When caching in license free mode on one box that functions as deadline master and slave “aka free mode” i get lightningMax.dlx and RenderPluginException when caching, the scene was down-saved from max2013-64. I attached the error report. I would need to cache multiple partitions for the recent job. Deadline Version: 5.1.0.46114, 3dsmax 2010-64, Krakatoa Version: 2.0.1.46319
Error Type:
FailRenderException
Report Message:
3dsmax startup: Did not receive expected token from lightning plugin. (got “”) - check the install of lightningMax.dlx
Generator
2012/11/02 09:35:30 INF: Server is not responding
2012/11/02 09:35:33 WRN: Error scanning macroscript file: C:\Users\Anselm\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2010 - 64bit\enu\UI\usermacros\vraymtlPresets_v03.mcr; macroscript: will; file offset: 485; error: No macroscript body found
2012/11/02 09:35:33 WRN: Error scanning macroscript file: C:\Users\Anselm\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2010 - 64bit\enu\UI\usermacros\vraymtlPresets_v06.mcr; macroscript: will; file offset: 483; error: No macroscript body found
2012/11/02 09:35:39 WRN: max_pflow_particle_istream() - Could not GetParticleContainer() from the IParticleGroup for node: PF Source 002->generator
2012/11/02 09:35:49 WRN: max_pflow_particle_istream() - Could not GetParticleContainer() from the IParticleGroup for node: PF Source 002->generator
2012/11/02 09:35:53 DBG: Starting network
2012/11/02 09:35:56 WRN: MAXScript : There are old menus or macros in your system. It is better to restart 3ds Max. If not, it may show strange wrong menus or behavior strangely.
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] ============================================================
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] Console created, V-Ray Adv 1.50.SP5 for x64 from Apr 28 2010, 07:05:32
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] ============================================================
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] Compiled with Intel C++ compiler, version 11
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] Host is 3dsmax, version 12
2012/11/02 09:35:57 INF: [V-Ray] V-Ray DLL version is 1.70.00
2012/11/02 09:35:59 WRN: max_pflow_particle_istream() - Could not GetParticleContainer() from the IParticleGroup for node: PF Source 002->generator
2012/11/02 09:36:07 INF: Loaded C:\Users\Anselm\AppData\Local\Thinkbox\Deadline\slave\Thunderhawk\plugins\deadlineStartupMax2010.max
2012/11/02 09:36:07 WRN: Gamma Correction is Being Disabled
2012/11/02 09:36:07 INF: Job: C:\Users\Anselm\AppData\Local\Thinkbox\Deadline\slave\Thunderhawk\plugins\deadlineStartupMax2010.max
Hmm, we’re not quite sure what’s happening here. Can you try changing the Concurrent Task setting for the job to 1 and try again? I’m wondering if there is a potential concurrency problem on this machine. If it happens when only rendering one task at a time, send us the new error report and we’ll take a look.
Note that you can change the Concurrent Task setting from the Advanced tab in the Job Properties dialog in the Monitor.
i have yet to render or partition a single job since max2013 is out…
2013-production update 5
fumefx 3.5.1 (the job is a fume follow particle flow)
deadine 5.2.47700
I get this message when I submit from 2013 using Deadline 5.1 (which had no knowledge of 2013 render executable). In fact, I still have 5.1 on one of my machines and got this message just two days ago…
Somehow it feels like your slaves are still running 5.1 or pointing at the wrong Repository or something…
Can you try running the 5.2 repository installer again? Just point to your current repository as the install location. That should “repair” your 3dsmax plugin, since it sounds like it hasn’t been updated.
It also seams that deadine never starts a max 2010 job, it just sits there. no errors, no nothing. I cant even send partitions to deadline though a different max. This is severe as I now have to create all partitions locally on one machine which takes significantly longer
That’s so strange. It sounds like maybe the new plugin files aren’t being copied to the local slave folder on your machine. Can you grab the following files and post them?
Did this start happening after you installed max 2013 on the machine? Maybe check that you have all your max updates applied, and that the latest backburner that shipped with 2013 is installed.
About=3dsmax Plugin for Deadline
ConcurrentTasks=True
3dsmax Specific Plugin Settings
RenderExecutable9=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 9\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 9\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2008=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2008\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2008\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2009=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2010=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2010\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2010\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2010Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2011=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2011\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2011\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2011Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2011\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2011\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2012=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2012Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2012\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2012\3dsmax.exe
LoadMaxTimeout=1000
StartJobTimeout=1000
ProgressUpdateTimeout=8000
FailOnExistingMaxProcess=False
StrictMaxCheck=True
AlternatePluginIni=
RunCmdWorkaround=True
and C:\Users\Anselm\AppData\Local\Thinkbox\Deadline\slave\Thunderhawk\plugins\3dsmax.dlinit says:
General Plugin Settings
About=3dsmax Plugin for Deadline
ConcurrentTasks=True
3dsmax Specific Plugin Settings
RenderExecutable9=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 9\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 9\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2008=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2008\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2008\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2009=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2009\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2010=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2010\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2010\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2010Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2010\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2011=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2011\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2011\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2011Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2011\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2011\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2012=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\3dsmax.exe
RenderExecutable2012Design=C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2012\3dsmax.exe;C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max Design 2012\3dsmax.exe
LoadMaxTimeout=1000
StartJobTimeout=1000
ProgressUpdateTimeout=8000
FailOnExistingMaxProcess=False
StrictMaxCheck=True
AlternatePluginIni=
RunCmdWorkaround=True
Thanks! That confirms the repository version of the file is missing the 2013 entry. Can you download the repository installer again and try installing it: thinkboxsoftware.com/deadlin … _47700.zip
I just downloaded it and did a clean install here and it had the 2013 entry. If that doesn’t help, I’ve uploaded the 3dsmax plugin from my clean install here. 3dsmax.zip (4.15 MB)
