Installation & Activation

Here are complete step-by-step instructions on how to install and activate Terraform4D.

1. Unzip

Terraform4D plugin folder
Terraform4D plugin folder

Unpack the ZIP to Cinema 4D Rxx/plugins.

2. Start Cinema 4D

Terraform4D plugin menu before activation

Start Cinema 4D. In the Extensions menu (or, in R20, the Plugins menu), you will see the Terraform4D menu. Use the option Activate Terraform4D… to bring up the Activation dialog.

3. Request activation key

Terraform4D Activation dialog
Terraform4D Activation dialog

In the Activation dialog, copy the code, and request your activation key. Once you have received your key, enter it in the Activation dialog, click OK, and then restart Cinema 4D.

4. Done

Terraform4D plugin menu after activation

After restarting Cinema 4D, you will find the Terraform4D menu populated with all the components.

Terraform4D Console output
Terraform4D Console output

In case you are not sure if the plugin has loaded correctly, take a look into the Cinema 4D Console window. Terraform4D should output some messages here.