description Flamingo nXt Overview
Flamingo nXt is a real-time rendering engine designed for generating high-fidelity 3D images and animations. Built by Nvidia, it utilizes GPU acceleration and ray tracing technology to achieve fast rendering speeds commonly found in visual effects and animation production. The software is particularly useful for artists working within platforms like Rhino who require demanding visual quality and performance during their workflows.
help Flamingo nXt FAQ
Is Flamingo nXt an NVIDIA ray-tracing renderer?
No. Flamingo nXt was a renderer for Rhinoceros 3D from Robert McNeel & Associates, not an NVIDIA product; McNeel documentation covers its Rhino render settings and materials. [McNeel Flamingo documentation](https://docs.mcneel.com/flamingo/nxt/help/en-us/render/render_tab.htm)
Which Rhino versions did Flamingo nXt 5 support?
McNeel says Flamingo nXt 5 remains available for owners who need it with Rhino 5 or Rhino 6. The product was discontinued on August 1, 2020, after Rhino 7 added a built-in advanced renderer. [McNeel end-of-life notice](https://www.rhino3d.com/discontinued-products/flamingo/)
Can Flamingo nXt render animations?
Yes, its Rhino documentation describes support for rendering animated material changes, and it had an nXt Render Farm workflow for additional client computers. That makes it a Rhino plug-in with animation support, not a general real-time game engine. [McNeel animation documentation](https://www.rhino3d.com/plugins/bongo/support/faq/how-to-render-with-flamingo-nxt/)
What replaced Flamingo nXt?
Rhino 7's built-in renderer replaced Flamingo, with features such as physically based materials, denoising, advanced lighting, and real-time viewport work. If you are starting now, the relevant platform is Rhino 7 or later rather than an NVIDIA rendering stack. [McNeel end-of-life notice](https://www.rhino3d.com/discontinued-products/flamingo/)
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