3DSMAX and net rendering
22-Aug-95 09:44:59
Sb: #186438-3DSMAX and net rendering
Fm: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK] 73172,1351
To: Michael J Sheldon 75030,3207
Hi Michael,
<< MAX and win 3.1, win95 or Dos slave renderers…>>
Greg Pyros and Gary answered similar questions yesterday. NT is the only OS
that's been announced for MAX.
From yesterday…..
>> Just a couple of questions regarding Network rendering and the
>> forthcoming 3D Studio MAX for Windows NT.
There are a few things Autodesk has stated at Siggraph, these I will pass on to
you. These are my interpretations of what I heard, so beware! :^)
>> How will Network rendering be handled with MAX?
Same as for DOS now.
>> Will it be necessary for all Network PC's to be running Windows NT
>> to create a "render farm"?
Yes.
>> Will it become necessary to purchase "slave" rendering licenses for
>> these additional workstations?
No, same as DOS now.
>> Is it possible to use a combination of Windows NT and DOS workstations?
No, NT only.
>> How much RAM will be necessary for PC's using 2 or more processors?
Same as one processor. The two processors just allow it to run faster, they
don't take up more memory.
Greg (out on a limb) Pyros