by Mike Udin·Workflow
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Stands out in the Toolfarm library as a free batch converter that runs in the background and can be extended with Cinema 4D Python user scripts.
Mike Udin Batch Processor is a Cinema 4D plugin built for batch handling and converting the 3D formats that Cinema 4D supports. Its main purpose is automated import and export, letting you convert files among supported formats without processing each one by hand.
The plugin runs in a background mode, so it can handle files while you keep working inside Cinema 4D. It is designed with a clean, user-friendly interface for setting up and managing the queue.
Beyond conversion, Batch Processor can process documents in the queue using scripts supported by the Cinema 4D Python API. It also supports User Scripts with a GUI, including scripts that add information to a scene through the Annotation Tag and Project Info, and a find/replace routine that uses RegExp. A demo video is available, and more details on User Scripts are on the developer's page.
Mike Udin Batch Processor is best for cinema 4D users converting or processing many 3D files in batches.
Mike Udin Batch Processor is completely free to download and use.
Mike Udin Batch Processor lists compatibility with a range of Cinema 4D releases, including 2023, S26, R25, S24, R23, S22, R21, R20, R19, and R18, so R20 is covered. The compatibility range spans several older and newer builds, which makes it usable across mixed Cinema 4D setups. If you run a version outside this list, check the developer's page to confirm support before installing.
Mike Udin Batch Processor includes a background mode, so it can handle files without interrupting your work in Cinema 4D. That means you can keep working in the application while the plugin processes the queue in the background. It is built around automated import and export, so once a queue is set up the conversion runs on its own while you continue with other tasks in the scene.
Mike Udin Batch Processor lets you process documents in the queue with scripts supported by the Cinema 4D Python API. It also supports User Scripts with a GUI. Included examples add information to a Cinema 4D scene using the Annotation Tag and Project Info, and perform find/replace with RegExp. More information about Batch Processor User Scripts is available on the developer's page.
Mike Udin Batch Processor is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and distribution terms can change over time, so it is worth checking the developer's page for the current details before you download or rely on it for production work. The plugin's focus is automated batch import and export of Cinema 4D formats, and a demo video is available.
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