SquidNet Software

SquidNet Software's Network Distribution Processor (also known as SquidNet-NDP) is a super handy tool for anyone working with distributed processing apps like Maya, 3D Studio Max, Blender, and Lightwave. It has this cool command-line interface that lets you split up your job into smaller parts called "slices." These slices can then be sent out to one or more network processors to get the work done efficiently.

How SquidNet-NDP Works

So here's how it works: all those processors you're using—called Tipnodes—can grab and process tasks from a central virtual queue. This queue is where all the job requests hang out, and it's managed through the SquidNet Management Console (SMC). Users on the network can send their job requests directly to this queue, making it super easy to keep track of everything!

Supported Applications

Now, let's talk about what programs you can use with SquidNet-NDP. It's compatible with a ton of popular software:

• Autodesk: Maya Software, MentalRay for Maya, Maya Vector, Maya Hardware, RenderMan for Maya, Final Render for Maya, V-Ray for Maya, 3dsMax, Combustion.


• Adobe: After Effects.


• Others: RealFlow Mesher, Blender, MentalRay, Digital Fusion, Houdini, Lightwave, Maxwell, Shake, Cinema 4D, XSI.

If you're in need of a reliable way to manage distributed jobs across multiple processors while keeping everything organized and simple to use—SquidNet-NDP might just be the perfect solution!