If you’re experiencing slow project load times in Cinema 4D, there are a few potential causes to consider. Some common reasons include:
- A high number of assets in your project
- Increased project complexity
- Network bottlenecks for network stored projects or assets
However, if a project that previously loaded quickly is now taking much longer, there may be another issue at play.
Check Your File Asset Paths
One of the most common reasons for a sudden slowdown when it comes to project load times is having a large directories linked in the Files > File Assets > Paths section of your Preferences. When Cinema 4D tries to load your project, it will scan these directories if it suspects any textures or assets are missing or unlinked. This can cause significant delays, especially if the linked directories contain thousands of files.
Quick Troubleshooting Step:
- Go to Edit > Preferences > Files > Asset Paths > Paths
- Temporarily uncheck any directories listed here.
- Try reopening your project.
If your project opens much faster after this, the issue is likely related to the linked directories. What’s happening is Cinema 4D is automatically scanning these folders to locate any missing assets.
If the project does not have any missing assets listed in the Window > Project Asset Inspector, something else is triggering this scan, and we recommend opening a support ticket >HERE< so we can investigate.
Best Practices for Asset Management
To avoid this issue and improve overall performance, we recommend using Cinema 4D’s Asset Browser to manage your custom assets instead of relying solely on the File Asset Paths. The Asset Browser can index your assets, making search and load times much faster!
We understand that moving assets into an Asset Browser database can take a bit of initial setup, especially if you have a large existing library. However, once completed, you’ll notice a significant boost in speed and efficiency when loading projects and working with your assets.
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