Fast Transform Cinema 4D PlugIn

FastTransform is a Cinema 4D plugin mainly designed for fast scene design with precise values, for example when decorating environments or aligning kitbash elements exactly. It is worth using if precision, speed, and axis control are priorities in your workflow, and you need to process repetitive transformation tasks quickly. If you mainly work by moving and rotating objects freely in the viewport without caring about exact values or batch alignment, you don't necessarily need it.

Version: 1.0
Compatibility: Cinema 4D R25+

Installation

1. Copy plugin folder
   Copy the FastTransform folder into the Cinema 4D plugin directory:
   Windows: C:\Users[Username]\AppData\Roaming\MAXON\Cinema 4D R25_[Version]\plugins\
   Mac: /Users/[Username]/Library/Preferences/MAXON/Cinema 4D R25_[Version]/plugins/
2. Restart Cinema 4D to load the plugin.
3. Find the plugin
   The plugin will appear in the plugin palette or under Plugins → FastTransform.

Workflow

1. Select object
   Select one or more objects in Cinema 4D.
2. Choose mode
   Select between rotation, scaling, or translation.
3. Select axis
   Choose the desired axis (global or local).
4. Enter value
   Enter a precise value or use the quick step buttons.
5. Apply
   Click "APPLY" or a quick step button.

Global vs. local axes

Global:

• Rotation around world coordinates
• Scaling along world coordinates (polygon objects only)
• Translation along world coordinates

Local:

• Rotation around the object's own axes
• Scaling along the object's own axes
• Translation along the object's own axes

Technical details

Supported object types:

• All transformations: All Cinema 4D object types
• Global scaling: Polygon objects only
• Local transformations: All object types

Units:

• Rotation: Degrees (decimal values allowed)
• Scaling: Multiplier (1.0 = original size)
• Translation: Centimeters (decimal values allowed)

Undo support:

• All transformations are fully reversible.

Developed by Daniel Weinlein
Version 1.0
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