Read in a single frame FumeFX cache

Krakatoa for 3ds Max
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Is there a way using the PRT FumeFX loader, to only read in one frame of the fume simulation? I have my Fume grid setup to playback only 1 frame out of 100 frames using the Out-of-range types in the fumefx UI; essentially giving me a single frame of the simulation that is ‘frozen’ but will remain displayed throughout the duration of my timeline. I want to render that ‘frozen’ frame through krakatoa but the PRT loader only displays the fumefx data on that one frame, instead of the duration of my timeline.

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Try checking “Load Single Frame Only” on your PRT loader

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Thanks! The load single frame works on a PRT loader, but there is no such option on the PRT_FFXloader. The obstacle can be avoided by rendering out a PRT from the PRT_FFXloader, and then reading that back in through the PRT loader, but I was wondering if the FFX loader had the same option.

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I will log this as a wish, but cannot promise anything before it has been reviewed by the developer.

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Thanks Bobo. Not a huge deal I realize, but it might save a few mouse clicks here and there. :slight_smile: