ShadeTree - Mental Ray Frequently Asked Questions

You're bound to come across problems while using the software. We've tried to document every possible problem users have encountered, and to list the solutions here.

For the most up-to-date version of the FAQ's, please refer to the Cinema Graphics website. Often we will update the website with common questions about a new release after it has gone out.

If your problem isn't in list below, contact us via email [email protected].


  • 1.0.0 - COMMON QUESTIONS


    1.0.0 - COMMON QUESTIONS
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    1.0.1 During rendering, I get the error: 'cl: The name specified is not recognized.'
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    1.0.2 During rendering, I get the error: '...\ray: The name specified is not recognized.'
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    1.0.3 Why don't shadows work when rendering the ShadeTree object primitives?
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    1.0.4 Why do my displacements look like they've been shrink wrapped?
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    1.0.5 How do you use Softimage and ShadeTree together?
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