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Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:37 pm
by hatts
This is the first setup we've had that I can say is stable without hesitation. Our magic combo seems to be the beta 3.0.0.2 build, plus NOT "sending dependencies" and instead hosting them at a network location.
We're able to freely add, subtract, re-add, re-subtract nodes, and can stop jobs cleanly. This is a first for us. And "remove node after finishing current frame" is a nice touch.
It's a relief, thanks for the effort. Not sure if it's thanks to v3 or specifically v3.0.0.2
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:51 pm
by CodyKallas
Were you having problems adding and removing nodes to a job earlier? I thought that just wasn't a feature, if I add a render node in the middle of a job, it does nothing. But maybe I am doing it wrong... Can you just start them up or do you have to right click and add the job to it independently?
good luck
Cody
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:16 pm
by hatts
The intent is that you can add and remove nodes from a job on-the-fly. This feature never worked for us, during v2 at least. It would either do nothing, or try to add the node and fail repeatedly. Now it works without a problem.
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:50 pm
by CodyKallas
I just dove into it a little further. Mine would disconnect sometimes for no reason, but it just happened, then I realized I needed to right lick on the job name and add a node and not on the actual node itself to add another one. Working fine on my end, I am also upgraded to the 3.0.0.3 beta.
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:53 pm
by hatts
CodyKallas wrote:I just dove into it a little further. Mine would disconnect sometimes for no reason, but it just happened, then I realized I needed to right lick on the job name and add a node and not on the actual node itself to add another one. Working fine on my end, I am also upgraded to the 3.0.0.3 beta.
Also, I've found that if a node ever gets "stuck", I can click on the frame it's rendering, and release that node. Then, click the job name, add node, and specifically add that node; not just "Add any available node." This "un-sticks" the node.
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:35 pm
by Fernando Tella
CodyKallas wrote:... I realized I needed to right lick on the job name...
Something like this?
That's kind of odd for a workflow.
Sorry for the OT, couldn't resist.
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:42 pm
by hatts
Fernando that would not be an example of a "right lick," in fact it's a "wrong lick."
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:48 pm
by Fernando Tella
Licks to the right.
Her left actually... ok, ok, wrong lick.
Re: Net Render 3.0.0.2 + remote dependencies is bullet proof
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:26 pm
by CodyKallas
Ha! thats hilarious. My first post I did that too, but I caught myself.
Well played sir. well played.