Summed Area + Unexpected Error Occurred 2009 1.5Sp2 64Bits

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Hello Vlado…

We’ve got a heavy scene with hundred of bitmap (max file approx. 250Mo + 1.5Gb bitmaps)…

It always return many backburner errors (Unexpected Error Occurred…)

When I turn of Bitmap Filter no more problem… all works fine.
I’ve got many bitmap heavy (4090x4096) with summed area filter on.

I haven’t try to switch all bitmap to Area but I’ll try later (don’t have time now…)

Is-it possible or is it something else ???

Scene Setup :

VRay Universal Settings
No GI (Only direct lights)
Only vray light

The only specificity is DMC Sampler setting :
Min Sample : 16
Multiplier : 30

Dynamic Memory Limit : 3072
Default Geometry : Auto

Memory consumption : 5Gb to 6Gb

All render node gets 6Gb RAM.

I can’t post or send you anything because of NDA…

Best regards…

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well as far as i remember, summed area uses 4x as much memory per bitmap compared to “none” filtering. area 2x as much.
(i’m not sure if the factors are right)
it’s most likely a memory problem.

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Ok but RAM usage doesn’t go over 6Gb… so there is enough ram to render…

4

You can try turning on the 3ds Max Bitmap pager and see if this helps.

Best regards,
Vlado

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I try with all filter to area and no more problem too…

I’ll try the bitmap pager later because i don’t understand a think with Bitmap pager :slight_smile:

Best regards…