Introduction
Purpose
Iray Realtime render mode is aimed at realtime visualization workflows, with fast feedback for all scene updates, including but not limited to:
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Material and texture editing
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Transforming objects and changing flags
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Placing lights, modifying light type, shape and parameters
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Sun and sky parameters
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Camera parameters (tonemapping, backplate)
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Environment and dome parameters
 
Key Features
The following list highlights key features of Iray Realtime render mode:
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Interactivity:
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Instant and high-quality visual feedback
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All scene elements editable in realtime
 
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High Performance:
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Efficient rendering algorithms
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OpenGL based raster algorithms
 
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Flexibility:
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Rendering effects beyond the restrictions of physical plausability
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Configurable tradeoff between quality and performance with screen-space ambient occlusion parameters.
 
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Compatibility:
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Material Definition Language support
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Plugin renderer mode in NVIDIA Iray
 
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