Exporting PLD Files From 3D Software

We explain how to export PLD files from 3D software for use in Pencil+ 4 Line in the following videos.

Exporting PLD files from 3ds Max

PLD files can be exported from 3ds Max using the following steps.

1. Add [Pencil+ 4 File Output] from the [Environment and Effects] window.
2. Click the file type and select [Pencil+ Line Data (*.pld)].
3. Click [Files...] and set the save location for the files.
4. Render the scene by pressing the [F9] key. The PLD files will be saved in the specified directory.

Exporting PLD files from Maya

PLD files can be exported from Maya using the following steps.

1. Click [Open Line Window] from the Pencil+ 4 menu to display the [Pencil+ 4 Line] window.
2. Open the [Render Elements] tab.
3. Click [Add PLD] to add a PencilRenderElementsPld node.
4. Render the scene to create the PLD files.

Exporting PLD files from Blender

PLD files can be exported from Blender using the following steps.

1. Open the [Compositing] tab in Blender.
2. Click [Pencil+ 4] / [ViewLayer] in the [Add] menu to add a "Pencil+ 4.Line Render.ViewLayer" node.
3. Click the [Pencil+ 4 Line] tab on the right side of the compositor view to display the information for the "Pencil+ 4.Line Render.ViewLayer" node.
4. Click [Add].
5. Click the File Type and select [PLD].
6. Click the Base Path folder icon to set the save location for the files.
7. Render the scene. The PLD files will be saved in the specified directory.