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Uberware Smedge 2010
For nearly a decade, Smedge has been a favourite tool for artists to use to distribute their renders across multiple machines. Smedge is very reliable, easy to configure, and wide open to customisation and extension by customers without any need for any type of programming experience. Smedge can be configured into any pipeline or production flow, and scales well to support even the largest server farms.
Features
- Client/Server Architecture - Smedge uses a proven client/server architecture to provide robust and scalable performance. Configuration of the client/server architecture is automatic, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- Self Managing Performance Scaling- Smedge components automatically scale and release resources as they are needed, dynamically utilizing as little of your node resources as needed.
- Event Driven Architecture - Smedge components are automatically updated with only the information they need as that information becomes available to the system for a responsive feel without excessive network usage.
- Seamless Cross-Platform Integration - Smedge works identically in Windows, Linux and OS-X environments and provides path translation services to aid in cross-platform utilization.
- Automated Background Operation - Smedge can be used in a simple click and render mode, or it can be set to run automatically at boot as a Service or daemon.
Benefits
- The latest generation of Smedge gives you the simplicity of operating for a small cluster of machines with the stability and performance of a proven large farm management tool.
- Smedge can handle rendering from various 2D and 3D rendering systems, including 3ds Max, Maya, Lightwave, NUKE, SOFTIMAGE|XSI, Shake, Adobe AfterEffects, Pixar’s RenderMan, Eyeon Digital Fusion, and many other rendering products, both commercial and open source.
- Smedge is production tested, having been used in production for over 12 years worldwide.
What's New
- The latest generation of Smedge provides unbeatable power and flexibility combined with incredible stability. All while maintaining the ease of use users have always loved.
- Among many new features are improved Service/daemon installation, the Engine Restrictions are displayed in the Engine list and InfoPanels and Floating Job History window is now a frame.
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