Distributive Rendering

[disadmin]

I have 10 machines set up with the spawner running. When I select the machines and run the job, i only see my machine in the buckets. In the log window i do see that the hosts are added, but they wont contribute to the job. Any idea why?

[glorybound]

DR

The only thing I can do is start and stop the spawner on each slave. It seems that if I stop/start the spawner during render then some might kick in.

[vlado]

I have 10 machines set up with the spawner running. When I select the machines and run the job, i only see my machine in the buckets. In the log window i do see that the hosts are added, but they wont contribute to the job. Any idea why?

Take a look at the c:\vraylog.txt file on the slave machines to see if there is any useful information there.

Best regards,
Vlado

[disadmin]

Nope

There nothing really in the vraylog.txt file:

[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] Console created, V-Ray Adv 1.50.SP2 for x86 from Apr 17 2008, 16:15:43
[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] Compiled with Intel C++ compiler, version 10
[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] Host is 3dsmax, version 11
[2009/Jul/10|13:28:59] V-Ray DLL version is 1.60.16
[2009/Jul/10|13:31:28] Deleting scene ""

[2009/Jul/10|13:36:03] Deleting scene ""

[2009/Jul/10|13:42:41] Deleting scene ""

[2009/Jul/10|13:51:16] Deleting scene ""

[2009/Jul/10|14:04:47] Deleting scene ""



I tried to restart the spawner and that didnt help either.

[glorybound]

vraylog

Don't want to hijack, but here is my log, which shows errors.

[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] Console created, V-Ray Adv 1.50.SP3a for x64 from Apr 8 2009, 16:28:32
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] Compiled with Intel C++ compiler, version 11
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] Host is 3dsmax, version 12
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:02] V-Ray DLL version is 1.70.00
[2009/Jul/9|17:20:22] Starting DR session from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/9|17:20:22] Receiving DR scene from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/9|17:21:12] error: Error receiving DR scene (0), closing DR session

[2009/Jul/9|17:21:12] warning: Failed to delete server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\bob.parker\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsMaxDesign\2010 - 64bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene.max" (32)

[2009/Jul/10|08:11:24] Starting DR session from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/10|08:11:24] Receiving DR scene from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/10|08:12:14] error: Error receiving DR scene (0), closing DR session

[2009/Jul/10|08:12:14] warning: Failed to delete server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\bob.parker\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsMaxDesign\2010 - 64bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene.max" (32)

[2009/Jul/10|08:17:22] Starting DR session from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/10|08:17:22] Receiving DR scene from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/10|08:18:12] error: Error receiving DR scene (0), closing DR session

[2009/Jul/10|08:18:12] warning: Failed to delete server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\bob.parker\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsMaxDesign\2010 - 64bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene.max" (32)

[2009/Jul/10|15:22:36] Starting DR session from 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/10|15:22:36] Receiving DR scene from 192.168.8.189

[glorybound]

vray spawner log

0: [2009/Jul/10|15:37:49] ========================== Starting new session ==========================
1: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Got this module name: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\vrayspawner2010.exe
2: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Got this INI file name: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\VRaySpawner.ini
3: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] *** ALERT! Could not open INI file: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\VRaySpawner.ini". Using defaults.
4: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] --
5: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Dumping current settings...
6: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] VRaySpawner temp dir: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\network"
7: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Application name (MAX/VIZ): "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe"
8: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] --
9: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Process id is 3128 (0xc3
10: [2009/Jul/10|15:38:04] Executing ""C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe" -server C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\network\vraydummy2010.max"

[vlado]

Hmm, how large is your scene? Does it work on a simple one?

Best regards,
Vlado

[glorybound]

DR

It isn't a very large scene at all. I'll test a simple scene tomorrow and report back.

[chipnuts]

I'm having issues as well with DR in 1.5 SP3a before it was working fine. In the main console window it says it's transferred the scene files to the DR slaves, but then immediately the slaves say render finished and it continues to render with the main workstation.

Then after awhile it says: Ping not received from host 192.168.1.41 for 600109 milliseconds, dropping connection. (that's the IP of one of the slaves)

Thanks,
Chip

Below is a log from one of the slaves:

[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] Console created, V-Ray Adv 1.50.SP2 for x86 from Apr 16 2008, 22:20:09
[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] Compiled with Intel C++ compiler, version 10
[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] Host is 3dsmax, version 10
[2009/Jul/15|09:09:48] V-Ray DLL version is 1.60.16
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:20] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Scene loaded from "C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxx\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsmax\2008 - 32bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene_1.max"

[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Deleted server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxx\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsmax\2008 - 32bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene_1.max"

[2009/Jul/15|09:11:22] Deleting scene ""

[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Resetting VRender.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:17:58] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] [VRender] Constructor entered (loading from file).
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] [VRender] Constructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Loading from file.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Loading filter parameters.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Loading done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] VRenderer destructor done.
[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Scene loaded from "C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxx\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsmax\2008 - 32bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene_2.max"

[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Deleted server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxx\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsmax\2008 - 32bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene_2.max"

[2009/Jul/15|09:18:00] Deleting scene ""

[chipnuts]

Also, this is a separate question, but I wanted to see if there was a quick response or a forum post that I can't seem to find about Windows 7 and vray licenses. I have some Win7 machines at home, but they won't pick up licenses through BB or DR. I'm assuming it's similar to Vista, but again, I have searched the forums and can't seem to find anything relevant. Please advise.

Thanks,
Chip

[chipnuts]

Sorry all! I found this other thread talking about my issue. http://www.chaosgroup.com/forums/vbu...ad.php?t=45705
I will try it and report back in that thread.

[glorybound]

DR

I am still having issues with my vray spanner. All machines are running with the 3dsmax scene minimized and vrayspawner running, but rarely does my main machine (vista 64) utilize those resources. The warning message I get in my log is vray can't find the vrayswaner.ini, which there isn't one in the folder.

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network\vraydummy2009.max"
241: [2009/Jul/15|10:05:03] Process id is 2580 (0xa14)
242: [2009/Jul/15|10:05:03] Executing ""C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe" -server C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network\vraydummy2009.max"
243: [2009/Jul/15|10:05:43] Process id is 2580 (0xa14)
244: [2009/Jul/15|10:05:43] Executing ""C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe" -server C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network\vraydummy2009.max"
0: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] ========================== Starting new session ==========================
1: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] Got this module name: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\vrayspawner2009.exe
2: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] Got this INI file name: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\VRaySpawner.ini
3: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] *** ALERT! Could not open INI file: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\VRaySpawner.ini". Using defaults.
4: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] --
5: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] Dumping current settings...
6: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] VRaySpawner temp dir: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network"
7: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] Application name (MAX/VIZ): "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe"
8: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] --
9: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:28] Process id is 2380 (0x94c)
10: [2009/Jul/15|10:10:29] Executing ""C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe" -server C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network\vraydummy2009.max"
11: [2009/Jul/15|10:29:51] Process id is 2380 (0x94c)
12: [2009/Jul/15|10:29:51] Executing ""C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe" -server C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\network\vraydummy2009.max"

and my vray log:

[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] Console created, V-Ray Adv 1.50.SP3 for x64 from Mar 2 2009, 16:12:59
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] ================================================== ==========
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] Compiled with Intel C++ compiler, version 11
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] Host is 3dsmax, version 11
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:38] V-Ray DLL version is 1.70.00
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:40] [VRender] Constructor entered.
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:40] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|10:3[2009/Jul/15|10:30:58] warning: DR request received from 192.168.8.189, but currently busy with 192.168.8.189

[2009/Jul/15|10:30:58] error: Error receiving DR scene (1), closing DR session

[2009/Jul/15|10:30:58] Deleted server scene file "C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsmax\2009 - 64bit\enu\temp\vray_server_scene.max"

] Setting default filter kernel.
[2009/Jul/15|10:30:40] [VRender] Constructor done.

[glorybound]

server busy

Mine is working on simple scenes, but not scenes that are more complex.

[vlado]

Mine is working on simple scenes, but not scenes that are more complex.

You can try using the "Restart servers on render end" option in SP3; enabling compression for 3ds Max scenes may also help. Renaming the AutoCamMax.gup file may help as well.

Best regards,
Vlado