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    Step by step instructions for submitting 3dsMax jobs with Qube!

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    You will need to have installed the 3dsmax jobtype. If you see a Qube! menu item in the top menu bar, the jobtype is already installed, and you can move to Step 2.

    Installation:
    If you are not familiar with the installation process please refer to the Quickstart section on installing workers, or to Installing Jobtypes. <if this doesn't exist, it should> You will need to select "3dsmax Jobtype" during the installation process .

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    If you have been going through this Install Guide in order, you should be able to locate the "Qube!" menu in 3dsMax

    InApp Location: 

    File Menu -> Qube!

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    (picture). If you don't have that menu item, you need to install the JobType on the Worker - see this page.

    With a scene loaded in 3dsMax choose "Submit Render...".

    Note that you could also choose "Submit Batch Render..." depending on your requirements.

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    What's the difference?

    Submit Render will open a single copy (instance) of 3dsMax on the Worker that picks up the job, and that instance will send out frames to be rendered. The Supervisor will then assign those frames to Workersrender frames as assigned by the Supervisor. Since the scene file is only being opened one time, this can be faster to generate the full sequence.

    Submit Batch Render will use the command line to open a new instance of the 3dsMax file for each frame that it renders. Although this can be slower for large scenes, it can also be more flexible in large, complex environments.

     

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    This will present a pre-filled submission UI like the one shown at right.

    Ensure sections marked in red have the correct details.

    Important: Because 3dsMax doesn't allow thread control, you need to make sure that each instance of 3dsMax occupies the full Worker. To do this, select "Expert Mode" at the bottom of the dialog. Scroll down to Qube Worker Selection and click on the Browse button next to Reservations. Check the box marked "All" and accept. You should end up with the statement "host.processors=1+" as shown here.

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    Ensure sections marked in red have the correct details. 

    Click 'Submit'

    For further details on the submission UI see below.

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    If you find you are getting errors here are some useful links for troubleshooting, please first be sure that you've installed 3dsMax correctly for use on a render farm: Installing and Licensing 3ds Max on a Worker Node

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    Job Submission Details

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    Note

    Not all sections need to be filled in in order to render. Only the fields marked in red are required.

     

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