RenderX

RenderX and Batch Render Monitor

RenderX and Batch Render Monitor are powerful tools designed to simplify and optimize network rendering in Blender, making distributed rendering across multiple machines seamless and efficient.

RenderX Addon for Blender

RenderX is a Blender addon that generates a batch file for your current Blender project, which can be saved on a network-shared path of your choice. This enables streamlined file distribution across your network, ensuring quick and organized rendering workflows.

Batch Render Monitor Application

Batch Render Monitor is a Windows-based application that automates the execution of these batch files, running them in the background on designated machines. This application is intuitive, user-friendly, and focuses on distributing rendering tasks efficiently across multiple machines connected via LAN.

See Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh4v5lyvGJc&t=8s

Key Features:

• Easy Multi-Machine Management:
  Create folders for each PC on your network drive and assign the PC’s name in the Batch Render Monitor. Manage rendering tasks on each machine individually.
• Automatic Batch File Execution:
  Once the batch file is created with RenderX, simply paste it into the folder corresponding to the target PC. The Batch Render Monitor will automatically detect and start the rendering task on that machine.
• Render Control:
  The app includes a Stop Render Batch feature, allowing you to halt rendering on any selected machine with ease.
• Flexible File Management:
  Export batch files to your preferred network location for precise control and monitoring.

Workflow Overview:

1. Install the RenderX addon in Blender and configure the network path for your batch file export.
2. Create individual folders for each PC on your network drive.
3. Use the Batch Render Monitor app to assign specific folders to corresponding PCs.
4. Export the batch file from Blender and paste it into the respective PC’s folder.
5. The Batch Render Monitor will automatically begin the rendering process in the background on the target machine.