Alternatively, the scene file could be taking a very long time to load (lots of assets, slow network connection). In the majority of cases, it is likely caused by ADSK Comms Center, 3rd party plugin/script or bad configuration of 3ds Max. This is the timeout for 3dsmax to load the scene file. Timeout For Starting A Job: Maximum time for 3dsmax to start a job, in seconds.Default: 1000 seconds (16 minutes and 40 seconds). This timeout is waiting for 3ds Max to start up here and initiate communications. Timeout For Loading 3dsmax: Maximum time for 3dsmax to load, in seconds.Timeout For Running Render Sanity Check: Maximum time to run a quick sanity check with 3dsmaxcmd.exe prior to rendering to ensure 3ds Max is properly set up for network rendering, in seconds.Disable Saving Output To Alternate File Name: If enabled, Deadline won’t try to rename the output file(s) if it is unable to save the output to its default file name.
This will fix a known Progress Update Timeout error that can occur when 3dsMax is loading or executing the customize.ms MAXScript file.
This location must be accessible from the slave machines. Alternate Plugin ini File: Location of alternate plugin.ini file.Different executable paths can be configured for each version installed on your render nodes. Enter alternative paths on separate lines. 3ds Max Design Executable: The path to the 3ds Max Design executable file used for rendering.3ds Max Executable: The path to the 3ds Max executable file used for rendering.While in super user mode, select Tools -> Configure Plugins and select the 3dsmax plugin from the list on the left. You can configure the 3dsmax plugin settings from the Monitor.