I was hoping to get some help ironing out a few issues I’m having with Deadline. I’ve got it set up and it’s working, but there’s two things I always have to do that I don’t think I’m supposed to have to do.
I’m not able to render without using “Force Workstation Mode”. I’m guessing this is because the worker is not running as a service? Can anyone verify this?
If I’m rendering to a directory, say “M:\Marketing Projects\003 - SuperCoolAnimation\renderoutput\frame vault”, the default path that’s set in Rendering->Render Output always shortens this to a relative path like this: “renderoutput\frame vault” and I have to manually add “M:\Marketing Projects\003 - SuperCoolAnimation” to the beginning of the path. How can I set it up to recognize the whole path?
Thanks for your patience if these questions are pedestrian.
No you are not required to run Worker as a background process (spun up by Launcher running as a service) to render without Force Workstation Mode except in some applications. What application are you using to render?
This I think should be happening because you are submitting the scene file with the job? There is a small check box in the submission script that allows to submit scene file with the job. If it is submitted with the job then the references with scene will not be found. It’s weird that those references are replaced.
Have you got any path mapping entries in Deadline Monitor> Tools> Configure Repo Options> Mapped Paths> Have you got any entries there which are replacing the path? (A screenshot will be better but it may have confidential paths)
I’m not able to render without using “Force Workstation Mode”. I’m guessing this is because the worker is not running as a service? Can anyone verify this?
That’s must mean you don’t have “network render / rendernode licence available” (for exemple arnold in 3dsMAX/maya, you need to buy separate licece to use it in a non GUI way, 1 per machine)
If I’m rendering to a directory, say “M:\Marketing Projects\003 - SuperCoolAnimation\renderoutput\frame vault”, the default path that’s set in Rendering->Render Output always shortens this to a relative path like this: “renderoutput\frame vault” and I have to manually add “M:\Marketing Projects\003 - SuperCoolAnimation” to the beginning of the path. How can I set it up to recognize the whole path?
Better to avoid to use relative path with deadline , since max scene could be send to repo (so relative path is on repos), or send be copy on slave on temps folder (so relative path is then on temp folder) => DO NOT use relative path !!!
Regarding the first point, that’s interesting because it’s always been the opposite way, where you can use all the non-GUI licenses you want, but need individual licenses for GUI instances.
It even mentions this on the Thinkbox help section for Force Workstation Mode:
“When unchecked, 3ds Max will be started in Worker mode without the User Interface, which does not require a 3ds Max license.”
As for the second point, I’m not trying to use relative paths, the SMTD is applying the relative path and I’ve been having to go in and add the beginning to make it a hard path.
I just use a mapped network drive on each machine with no additional path mapping. This way, every machine can render out a file and all assets will be found, no matter their place on the network. So I’m not sure submitting the file with the scene or not makes a difference.
I have used net use to give the admin account the same mapped network drive.
Maya or 3dsMAX come with 1 free GUI licence…
Meaning 3dsMAX is free to use in non GUI licence (as many pc as you want, BUT arnold need licence to work in “slave” mode (non GUI way)…
Force workstation mode force the GUI…(so it grab your 3dsMAX licence meaning you got the free arnold licence, but be aware you are NOT allow by EULA and rent contract, to open 2 3dsMAX in 2 different computers, at the same time, in GUI mode…(if you do this AD will just send you a compliance check to sniff all your network and could by contract (the EULA and rent contract) disable your licence)…
Arnold licence is different from 3dsMAX licence…(but you could render scanline or quicksylver or ART, on infinite number of computers on your farm those are free in “slave mode”…
Okay, I figured out why my output path was being truncated. Because I’m a dummy. I had the paths set to “relative” in my Asset Tracker (even though it had the full path in the Render Setup dialog). So that’s fixed.
However, I’m still unable to render without using the “Force Workstation Mode” option.
I get this error:
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Error
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Error: FailRenderException : 3dsmax startup: Error getting connection from 3dsmax: Monitored managed process "3dsmaxProcess" has exited or been terminated.
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Not displaying the splash screen because 3ds Max is running in server mode.
2023/04/14 14:38:54 DBG: [11288] [25256] Starting network
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Application started with secure mode state 'OFF'
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Application started with safe scene state 'ON'
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Product version: 3ds Max 2023.2.2 Update (25.2.2.3312)
2023/04/14 14:38:56 DBG: [11288] [25256] ADP Initialize: Done
2023/04/14 14:38:56 INF: [11288] [25256] Data collection and use is 'ON'. Change your participation anytime in the Help menu of 3ds Max.
2023/04/14 14:38:56 INF: [11288] [25256] 3ds Max found two identical plugin packages. Their names and directories are the following: - 3DxStudio: c:\program files\autodesk\applicationplugins\3dxstudio.bundle\ - 3DxStudio: c:\programdata\autodesk\applicationplugins\3dxstudio.bundle\ - Only the first plugin package will be loaded.
2023/04/14 14:38:57 DBG: [11288] [25256] Could not find the specified file in DefaultSettingsParser::parse()
2023/04/14 14:38:57 INF: [11288] [25256] [tyFlow]: tyFlow RENDER not found. tyFlow FREE will be used for rendering if a tyFlow PRO license is not found. If this machine does not have a tyFlow PRO license, consider installing tyFlow RENDER for improved render performance in command-line mode. If this machine does have a tyFlow PRO license, you can ignore this message.
2023/04/14 14:38:57 ERR: [11288] [23084] An unexpected exception has occurred in the network renderer and it is terminating.
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Not displaying the splash screen because 3ds Max is running in server mode.
2023/04/14 14:38:54 DBG: [11288] [25256] Starting network
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Application started with secure mode state 'OFF'
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Application started with safe scene state 'ON'
2023/04/14 14:38:54 INF: [11288] [25256] Product version: 3ds Max 2023.2.2 Update (25.2.2.3312)
2023/04/14 14:38:56 DBG: [11288] [25256] ADP Initialize: Done
2023/04/14 14:38:56 INF: [11288] [25256] Data collection and use is 'ON'. Change your participation anytime in the Help menu of 3ds Max.
2023/04/14 14:38:56 INF: [11288] [25256] 3ds Max found two identical plugin packages. Their names and directories are the following: - 3DxStudio: c:\program files\autodesk\applicationplugins\3dxstudio.bundle\ - 3DxStudio: c:\programdata\autodesk\applicationplugins\3dxstudio.bundle\ - Only the first plugin package will be loaded.
2023/04/14 14:38:57 DBG: [11288] [25256] Could not find the specified file in DefaultSettingsParser::parse()
2023/04/14 14:38:57 INF: [11288] [25256] [tyFlow]: tyFlow RENDER not found. tyFlow FREE will be used for rendering if a tyFlow PRO license is not found. If this machine does not have a tyFlow PRO license, consider installing tyFlow RENDER for improved render performance in command-line mode. If this machine does have a tyFlow PRO license, you can ignore this message.
2023/04/14 14:38:57 ERR: [11288] [23084] An unexpected exception has occurred in the network renderer and it is terminating.
at Deadline.Plugins.DeadlinePlugin.FailRender(String message) (Python.Runtime.PythonException)
File "C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\plugins\6439b9d613033a7534926067\3dsmax.py", line 170, in StartJob
self.MyMaxController.StartMax()
File "C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\plugins\6439b9d613033a7534926067\3dsmax.py", line 1277, in StartMax
self.WaitForConnection("3dsmax startup")
File "C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\plugins\6439b9d613033a7534926067\3dsmax.py", line 2190, in WaitForConnection
errorMessageOperation, e.Message, self.NetworkLogGet()))
at Python.Runtime.Dispatcher.Dispatch(ArrayList args)
at __FranticX_GenericDelegate0Dispatcher.Invoke()
at Deadline.Plugins.DeadlinePlugin.StartJob()
at Deadline.Plugins.DeadlinePlugin.DoStartJob()
at Deadline.Plugins.PluginWrapper.StartJob(String& outMessage, AbortLevel& abortLevel)
at Deadline.Plugins.PluginWrapper.StartJob(String& outMessage, AbortLevel& abortLevel)
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Type
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RenderPluginException
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Stack Trace
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at Deadline.Plugins.SandboxedPlugin.d(DeadlineMessage bgo, CancellationToken bgp)
at Deadline.Plugins.SandboxedPlugin.StartJob(Job job, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
at Deadline.Slaves.SlaveRenderThread.c(TaskLogWriter ajt, CancellationToken aju)
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Log
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2023-04-14 14:38:51: 0: Loading Job's Plugin timeout is Disabled
2023-04-14 14:38:51: 0: SandboxedPlugin: Render Job As User disabled, running as current user 'Phillip'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Executing plugin command of type 'Initialize Plugin'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Executing plugin script 'C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\plugins\6439b9d613033a7534926067\3dsmax.py'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Plugin execution sandbox using Python version 3
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax Plugin Initializing...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Worker Running as Service: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Creating local Max Startup directory...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Max Startup upgrade detected
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Copying updated files...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Copying 'deadlineStartupMax2023.max'...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Copying 'deadlineStartupMax2023.xml'...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Copying 'lightning64Max2023.dlx'...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Max startup files update completed!
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: About: 3dsmax Plugin for Deadline
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: The job's environment will be merged with the current environment before rendering
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Done executing plugin command of type 'Initialize Plugin'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Start Job timeout is disabled.
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Task timeout is disabled.
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Loaded job: DeadlineTest_01 (6439b9d613033a7534926067)
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Executing plugin command of type 'Start Job'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: DEBUG: S3BackedCache Client is not installed.
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Executing global asset transfer preload script 'C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\plugins\6439b9d613033a7534926067\GlobalAssetTransferPreLoad.py'
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Looking for legacy (pre-10.0.26) AWS Portal File Transfer...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Looking for legacy (pre-10.0.26) File Transfer controller in C:/Program Files/Thinkbox/S3BackedCache/bin/task.py...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Could not find legacy (pre-10.0.26) AWS Portal File Transfer.
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Legacy (pre-10.0.26) AWS Portal File Transfer is not installed on the system.
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Start Job called - starting up 3dsmax plugin
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Rendering with 3ds Max Version: 2023
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Not forcing a build of 3ds Max because version 2014 and later is 64 bit only
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Rendering with executable: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\3dsmax.exe
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Worker 3ds Max Version: 25.2.2.3312
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Submitted from 3ds Max Version: 25.2.2.3312
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Submitted using Renderer Name: Arnold:Arnold
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Submitted using Renderer Class Id: #(2980329694L, 2688902778L)
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Checking registry for 3ds Max language code
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Language code string: ENU
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Language sub directory: en-US
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Fail on existing 3dsmax process: 0
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Run render sanity check timeout: 60 seconds
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Load 3dsmax timeout: 1000 seconds
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Start 3dsmax job timeout: 1000 seconds
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Execute customize.ms script timeout: 1000 seconds
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Progress update timeout: 8000 seconds
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Progress update timeout disabled: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Worker mode enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Silent mode enabled: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Secure mode enabled: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Local rendering enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax start up file: C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\maxStartup\0\deadlineStartupMax2023.max
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Using user profiles: 1
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax user profile path: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax plugcfg directory: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\en-US\plugcfg
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax network directory: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\Network
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax usermacros directory: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\usermacros
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Scripts Startup Directory: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\scripts\startup
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Kill ADSK WSCommCntr*.exe process: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Workspace Directory: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\en-US\UI\Workspaces
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Workspace ini file: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\en-US\UI\Workspaces\Workspace1.se.ini [Scene Explorer] set to [Visible=False]
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax data path: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax ini file: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\3dsmax.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Network log file: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\Network\Max.log
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Creating output directories if necessary...
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Plugin ini file: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\en-US\plugin.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Including user profile plugin ini: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\Plugin.UserSettings.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Lightning connection plugin: C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\maxStartup\0\lightning64Max2023.dlx
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Temp folder: C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: 3dsmax socket connection port: 62828
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting up startup environment
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting Process Environment Variable DEADLINE_MAX_PORT to 62828
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting Process Environment Variable DEADLINE_MAX_TOKEN to 527338765713
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting NW_ROOT_PATH to 'C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0' for this session
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting Process Environment Variable NW_ROOT_PATH to C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting DEADLINE_JOB_TEMP_FOLDER to 'C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0' for this session
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting Process Environment Variable DEADLINE_JOB_TEMP_FOLDER to C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Copying C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\maxStartup\0\lightning64Max2023.dlx to C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\0_tempMWfpL0\lightning\lightning.dlx
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Created temporary plugin ini file: C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp\dl_527338765713.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Temporary plugin ini contains:
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: [Include]
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Original=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\en-US\plugin.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: UserProfile=C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU\Plugin.UserSettings.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: Deadline Lightning=C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp\lightningplugin_527338765713.ini
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Setting Process Environment Variable ABORT_ON_ARNOLD_LICENSE_FAIL to Always Fail
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Starting monitored managed process 3dsmaxProcess
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Stdout Redirection Enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Stdout Handling Enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Popup Handling Enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: QT Popup Handling Enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: WindowsForms10.Window.8.app.* Popup Handling Enabled: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Using Process Tree: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Hiding DOS Window: True
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Creating New Console: False
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Running as user: Phillip
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Executable: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\3dsmax.exe"
2023-04-14 14:38:53: 0: INFO: Argument: -p "C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp\dl_527338765713.ini" -q -s "C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\maxStartup\0\deadlineStartupMax2023.max"
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Full Command: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\3dsmax.exe" -p "C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp\dl_527338765713.ini" -q -s "C:\ProgramData\Thinkbox\Deadline10\workers\T22\jobsData\6439b9d613033a7534926067\maxStartup\0\deadlineStartupMax2023.max"
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Startup Directory: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023"
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Process Priority: BelowNormal
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Process Affinity: default
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Process is now running
2023-04-14 14:38:54: 0: INFO: Waiting for connection from 3dsmax
2023-04-14 14:38:58: 0: WARNING: Monitored managed process 3dsmaxProcess is no longer running
2023-04-14 14:38:58: 0: Done executing plugin command of type 'Start Job'
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Details
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Date: 04/14/2023 14:39:00
Frames: 0
Elapsed Time: 00:00:00:10
Job Submit Date: 04/14/2023 14:38:45
Job User: phillip
Average RAM Usage: 12921069568 (38%)
Peak RAM Usage: 12921069568 (38%)
Average CPU Usage: 29%
Peak CPU Usage: 51%
Used CPU Clocks (x10^6 cycles): 46430
Total CPU Clocks (x10^6 cycles): 160102
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Worker Information
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Worker Name: T22
Version: v10.2.0.10 Release (3b87216c7)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Running As Service: No
Machine User: Phillip
IP Address: 192.168.1.82
MAC Address: F0:2F:74:17:24:9A
CPU Architecture: x64
CPUs: 8
CPU Usage: 12%
Memory Usage: 12.0 GB / 31.9 GB (37%)
Free Disk Space: 543.867 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
That’s Because, to be able to render Arnold in salve mode, you NEED to BUY an arnold licence…
but your log also fail after checking tyflow PRO licence, you probably have some GPU accelerationenable, wich is not supported in tyflow free version : tyFlow RENDER :: tyFlow Documentation
For debugging, i suggest you to send first a scene with only a primitive on renderqueue (so you will not depend on 3rd party pluggins) => You will quickly see you need an anrold licence to be able to render in slave mode (network mode), , then when working, you could add Tyflow (it if fail then, you need also tu make tyflow compatible with network mode)…
I HAVE BOUGHT 5 licenses. For each seat of 3ds max, you get an Arnold license. I have 5. A scene will render fine in server/non-GUI mode if I don’t use Arnold, so the problem is rooted somewhere in there, but I don’t know how to tell Deadline to find my license.
I’m not even to the point of using all my licenses, since I’m trying to get Deadline to work on 1 license before I create a bunch of problems setting up Deadline on 5 nodes. I haven’t even started troubleshooting Tyflow (it wasn’t even being used in the scene, but it loads the plugin anyway).
For each seat of 3ds Max you get a free interactive Arnold license – meaning you can render with Arnold as long as you render within / from the 3ds Max UI.
If you want to render outside of / without the 3ds Max GUI, you need an additional (standalone render) Arnold license.
For your situation, if you want to render 3ds max using Arnold on Deadline, I believe that requires you to either:
Use “Force Workstation Mode” so that interactive mode will be used for 3ds Max and therefore you are able to render interactively with Arnold. You end up using a 3ds Max workstation license, but the Arnold licensing is “free”.
or
Render 3ds Max using Worker mode, which does not use the 3ds Max UI and should not use a 3ds Max workstation license. However, in order to render with Arnold you will now need a separate Arnold render license because you are no longer rendering interactively within 3ds Max UI.
This version of MAXtoA renders without a watermark any time you use Arnold within an interactive session of 3ds Max. However, command line and network (offline) rendering generates an image with a watermark unless a separate offline render node is licensed. You can purchase Arnold render nodes directly from Solid Angle."