I have a Vray Next license and one render node license. When the render node is in use, the main Vray license is not available

[supernoodles]

When using the render node on PC2 (which is shown in use on localhost:30304), then the workstation Vray Next license isn't rendering on PC1, even though it shows that it is in use on PC1.

PC1 is giving license error -98

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks

[nikolay.simeonov]

Hello,

You own 1 V-Ray Workstation package for 3ds Max. A Workstation package contains 1 Interface (GUI) and 1 Render node license. The GUI license is used for editing your scenes inside 3ds Max, it is engaged once you open the Render Setup window and select V-Ray as the default renderer. The Render node license is engaged only when you are rendering your scene.
Your screenshot shows that you have engaged the GUI license on PC1 - probably you have opened the Render Setup window there.
PC2 is shown to be engaging the Render node license - this means that you have set up a distributed rendering.

With only 1 Render node license, you will be able to render on one machine at a given time. You can choose to render on your main workstation or distribute render to another machine, its up to your personal preference and workflow.