Version: 8.2.3
Build Date: 2024.1001
Released: 9th October 2024
Requirements:
Windows: 10, 11
Mac OS: 11.4 (Big Sur) or later
Linux: Centos 7.9 and compatible distributions
Plug-in Connection Requirements:
3ds Max - 2025 - Plug-in build 2024.0404 Release Notes
3ds Max - 2022, 2023, 2024 - Plug-in build 2024.0325 Release Notes
Blender - 3.6.12 LTS and higher (inc Apple Silicon support) - Plug-in build 2024.0718 Release Notes
Cinema 4D - 26, 2023, 2024 (inc Apple Silicon support) - Plug-in build 2024.0222 Release Notes
Cinema 4D - 2025 (inc Apple Silicon support) - Plug-in build 2024.0918 (updated) Release Notes
DeltaGen - 2019x and higher, Stage 2019x and higher - Plug-in build 2023.0327 Release Notes
Houdini - 19.5, 20, 20.5 (with Python 2.7, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11) (inc Apple Silicon support 19.5+) - Plug-in build 2024.1001 (updated) Release Notes
LightWave 3D - 2018, 2019, 2020 - Plug-in build 2022.0513
Maya - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 - Plug-in build 2024.0327 Release Notes
MODO - 15, 16, 17 (Windows and OSX) - Plug-in build 2024.0318 Release Notes
Octane Standalone: 2023.1, 2024.1 (Windows only) , Plug-in build 2024.0603 (updated) Release Notes
Omniverse - Create 2023.2.2 and higher (now called USD Composer) (Windows only) - Plug-in build 2024.0403 Release Notes
Rhino 6, 7, 8 (Windows only) - Plug-in build 2024.0307 Release Notes
Unreal Engine - 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 - Plug-in build 2024.0603 Release Notes
Maxwell Studio - 5 (Windows only) - No additional plug-in installation required
Patchwork 3D 2023 - Windows - No additional plug-in installation required
SOLIDWORKS Visualize - 2017 and higher (Windows) - No additional plug-in installation required
VRED - 2020.1 and higher (Windows only) - No additional plug-in installation required
What's New?
HDR Light Studio - Licensing
Fixed RLM license problem with macOS Sequoia (version 15).
Those using macOS Sequoia should update to this build to avoid potential license issues.
We have updated HDR Light Studio to RLM 16.0BL3. This build works with all current licenses out there and is backwards compatible for those running older RLM Server installations.
Cinema 4D
Plug-in added for Cinema 4D 2025
Houdini
Plug-in added for Houdini 20.5 - Supports Python 3.11.
Fixed an issue with Area Lights in Octane 2023/2024.
Please Note:
When using Octane Render, new area lights do not show in the IPR and it needs restarting to see them.
Make sure you stop HDR Light Studio via the plug-in before saving your Houdini scene. If you don't, the embedded HDR Light Studio project data is not correctly saved.
Octane Render Standalone
Plug-in added for Octane Render Standalone 2024.1
