How to use 3ds Max with service-managed fleets on AWS Deadline Cloud
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This article explains how to use Autodesk 3ds Max with service-managed fleets on AWS Deadline Cloud by using configuration scripts to enable 3ds Max rendering on cloud infrastructure.
- Requires preparing a 3ds Max installation package as a zip file and uploading it to an S3 bucket
- Involves configuring S3 bucket permissions for the fleet's IAM role
- Creates a PowerShell worker configuration script to:
- Download and install 3ds Max 2024
- Set environment variables
- Install Deadline Cloud submitter for 3ds Max
- Deletes default queue environment to prevent job submission conflicts
- Allows submitting 3ds Max rendering jobs through Deadline Cloud
The solution provides benefits like reduced operational overhead, automatic scaling, and maintaining compatibility with existing 3ds Max workflows.
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