VRED Cluster Rendering

Request Cluster Access

Before using VRED Cluster Manager, you need access. Please email helpdesk@ccsdetroit.edu to request access.

Preparing Your Files and Submitting a Job to VRED Cluster Manager

  1. Log in to a Windows computer with VRED access.
  2. Prepare Your Files:
    • Open File Explorer and go to This PC.
    • Navigate to the R: drive.

    • Create a new folder named with your CCS username (e.g., “jdoe”).
    • Copy your file and any required supporting files into this folder.
  3. Open VRED:
    • Launch VRED Professional.
    • From the File menu, open your VRED file from your folder on the R: drive.
  4. Access Cluster Manager:
    • Go to the Rendering menu and select Cluster Manager.
    • In the login window, enter:
      • Server: 172.24.128.105
      • Username: Enter your CCS username.
    • Click Login.

  5. Configure Render Settings:
    • After logging in, the Cluster Manager window opens—close it temporarily.
    • Go to Rendering > Render Settings and adjust your settings.

    • Tip: Render one frame locally to check your settings and make adjustments if necessary.
  6. Submit Your Job:
    • When satisfied with your settings, click Send to Cluster Queue.
    • Your job is now submitted for rendering.

Checking the Status of Your Render in VRED

  1. Log into a Computer:
    • Use any computer at Taubman, Ford, or on the VDI with access to the VRED application.
  2. Open VRED Professional:
    • Launch VRED Pro and log into Cluster Manager with IP 172.24.128.105 and your CCS username.
  3. Check Job Status:
    • In the Jobs tab, if your file shows 100% in the Progress field, your render is complete.
  4. Download the Rendered File:
    • Create a folder on an external USB drive to store your rendered frames.
    • Click the disk icon next to the “100%” indicator.
    • When prompted, navigate to the folder on your USB drive and click Save.
    • Note: Ensure you select the correct folder on your USB device; once downloaded, files are no longer accessible in Cluster Manager.

Once downloaded, the job will disappear from the render queue.