2008

The links on this page are ordered like chapters in a manual: a sequence of
major topics containing more specific nested topics. Links marked Next Step
indicate the next topic in the sequence. Moving from one topic to the next
takes you through the necessary steps to set up your network for rendering.
NOTE Network rendering functions are also available from MAXScript. See
“Network Render Interface” and “Interface: NetRender” in the MAXScript
Reference.
About Backburner
Network rendering is performed by software named Backburner. Functionality
is primarily the same as in previous versions of 3ds Max with the addition of
the following:
■ The
Batch Render tool on page 6352 can pass a queue of rendering tasks to
the Network Job Assignment dialog. When submitted, Backburner manages
the rendering of all the active tasks and
■ You can now assign various servers to groups in Backburner. From the
Network Job Assignment dialog you can choose a group as the current set
of servers.
Backburner Documentation
The following table summarizes the Backburner Documentation set.
See:For Information About:
This Network Rendering section.Using Autodesk Backburner with 3ds Max
Autodesk Backburner User’s Guide (Go to
Start > Programs > Autodesk > Autodesk
3ds Max 2008 [32- or 64-bit] > Help)
Autodesk Backburner User Interface (Man-
ager, Server, and Monitor), Troubleshoot-
ing, and Administering Autodesk Backburn-
er
Autodesk Backburner Installation Guide (Go
to Start > Programs > Autodesk > Autodesk
3ds Max 2008 [32- or 64-bit] > Help)
Autodesk Backburner Configuration
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