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template.cat
During startup, CINEMA 4D checks its root folder for a le called ‘Template.cat’. If the le is present,
it is loaded into the Browser automatically. This can be useful, for example, when you are working
on a large project and wish to have all the associated textures and/or scenes available immediately
after startup. In this case, create a catalog that shows all the required les then save the catalog in
CINEMA 4D’s root folder under the name ‘Template’ (CINEMA 4D appends ‘.CAT’ automatically). The
Browser will contain the catalog the next time you launch CINEMA 4D.
If the template catalog is very large (lots of preview pictures), expect a short
delay during startup.
template.l4d
During startup, CINEMA 4D checks its root folder for a le called ‘Template.l4d’. If the le is present,
it is loaded and used as the active layout. You can create this le in one of two ways:
 In the Preferences, on the Common page, enable the option Save Layout At
Program End. The template layout will be created automatically when you quit
CINEMA 4D — each time you quit, for as long as the option is enabled.
 Create the template layout manually using the function
Window > Layout > Save As Startup Layout (main menu).
Function graphs
In these pages, you’ll learn how to use CINEMA 4D’s function graphs. A function graph denes how
a value or parameter falls off over a certain distance.
There are many places in CINEMA 4D where you can dene a custom function graph. For example,
you can dene a function graph for the Bevel tool and Spline Deformer object.