Point Caching geometry with changing topology

[Guillaume.BrXYZ]

Add the possibilty to create point cache for changing topology objects, like complex particle flow system, for example. The integration of the XMesh plugin would be perfect!

[DaveWortley]

Have you tried using Alembic? You can also use Performance Mode with the Alembic Helper to play back massive caches in the viewport.

But I agree it should be easier to cache something... the work under the hood is there, just needs better workflow. 

[Guillaume.BrXYZ]

Hi Dave, I tried Alembic yes, but point caching complex particles systems for example is still way too complicated!

[eugenio_miolo]

Maybe add support for alembic in Point Cache modifier and the Cache operator in PF.

[michael_spaw]

Thanks! Would be interested in what specifically you think is too complicated about using Alembic. Details will help a lot.

-Michael

[Guillaume.BrXYZ]

It would be great to be able to generate a file per frame actually. When you have to network render a very heavy particles sequence, it is not really handy for all the computers to load/unload the same and only heavy .abc or .vrmesh file for example. I don't even think it is possible (in 3dsMax 2016 at least) to export a pflow particle system without "baking" it in 3dsMax... Baking a particle system with instanced animated particles would be a very great and useful feature IMO! Thanks