blog

Render Farm Software updates roundup - January to April 2026

It’s a new year! That means a fresh set of updates and updates:

Blender

Blender plugin v102

Added option to block all warning prompts for automated plugin execution.
Added “New Project Name” feature in plugin settings.
Improved render device detection on macOS.
Metal GPU devices are now correctly interpreted and passed to the farm as CUDA devices.
Added automatic output node configuration for Color Management override.

Blender plugin v103

Fixed geometry nodes cache path for macOS.

Blender plugin v104

Improved handling of communication errors with renderBeamer.
Fixed crashes related to missing process references.
Fixed Blender UI freezes caused by blocking sockets and improper thread handling.
Added socket connection and process check timeouts.
Improved reliability when renderBeamer runs under different user/session environments.
Added clearer error messages for connection issues.
Fixed issues with relinking assets.
Fixed “Unable to Pack File” issue caused by Volume objects pointing to directories.
Enhanced missing assets dialog with object and data-block names.
Improved resource validation by separating file and directory checks.

3ds Max

3ds Max plugin v195

Fixed handling of UDMI textures for Redshift renderer.
Fixed handling of VDB asset sequences.

3ds Max plugin v196

Added contextual prompt suggesting Still Image mode for single-frame renders.
Prompt appears automatically when a single frame is detected.

3ds Max plugin v197

Added support for 3ds Max 2027.
Fixed saving Redshift 2026.4.0 version in .gfs file.
Improved relinking .CUBE assets for Corona 11.

Cinema 4D

Cinema4D plugin v154

Fixed support for Pyro caches.

Cinema4D plugin v156

Plugin prompts moved to renderBeamer.

Cinema4D plugin v157

Fixed plugin prompts.
Added logging for prompts.

Cinema4D plugin v158

Refined UI consistency in the Setup tab.
Standardized font sizes across input fields.
Improved usability and readability.
Fixed bug with missing prompt buttons.
Improved camera conflict handling.
Duplicate camera names are now listed in prompts.
Improved Magic Bullet Looks handling.
Redshift scenes can now be forwarded to the farm without blocking Magic Bullet.
Other render engines are blocked with prompts.
Improved support for Corona render CXR output.
Allows scenes with CXR output format, especially with strips settings.
Full CXR support is still in progress.

V-Ray Standalone

V-Ray Standalone plugin v16

Completed transition to unified V-Ray Standalone workflow across Rhinoceros3D, SketchUp, and V-Ray Standalone.
Unified workflow and UI across Windows and macOS.
Added macOS support.
Improved plugin UI and workflow.
Fixed bake step validation.
Improved GI engine reading.
Extended GI engine settings support.
Improved forwarding plugin settings to .gfs file.
Added stability and usability improvements.
Fixed V-Ray for Blender version parsing and CPU/GPU detection.

V-Ray Standalone plugin v17

Fixed unsupported characters in scene and project names.
Unsupported characters, including dots and non-Latin characters, are now automatically replaced with _.

SketchUp

SketchUp plugin v46

Updated installers for SketchUp 2025 compatibility.
Fixed .vrscene export issues for legacy V-Ray versions.
Added workflow for connecting SketchUp exporter to V-Ray Standalone on macOS.
Added variable page transitions using the Transition Time parameter from SketchUp UI.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

Maya

Maya plugin v143

Added support for Maya 2027.
‍

Web Manager 2.0

Public beta released.
Redesigned interface and smoother workflows.
Added Dark Mode.
Cleaner and more transparent UI.
Clearer job progress and status tracking.
Easier job management, including faster job editing and cloning.
Broad application support, excluding Modo, Redshift Standalone, and VUE at the time of release.
Web Manager 2.0 login link added.

Web Manager 2.0 Beta updates

Default priority for new jobs now matches the last submitted job.
Added prompt for unsupported software in Web Manager 2.0 Beta.
Rendered frame previews in File Browser now open with one click.
Improved and clarified tooltips.
Fixed test job frame range handling with advanced ranges.
Fixed “Remember me” login issue.
Added “Submit again (as new job)” option.
Added Blender still image strips support below 4K.
Improved “Clone job” support with strips.
“Clone job” is now available only for Blender jobs.
Fixed test job logic for complex ranges with single frames.
Fixed submission issue when unsupported node priority was selected.
Added render log access for active frames.
Fixed empty page issue when loading the “New job” submission view.
Fixed redirect issue for users without an active session.
Simplified Blender scene submission with automatic configuration detection.
Added enhanced processing for .blend files uploaded via Web Dashboard.
Added automatic detection of Blender scene settings, including frame range, resolution, scene mode, Blender version, output path, file extension, samples, and noise threshold.
Added automatic missing asset detection with warning prompt.
Improved output path handling for “Submit again (as new job).”
Fixed automatic FPE adjustment by device type.
Corrected naming from RenderStack mode to renderStacks.
Fixed FPE calculation for sub-range animation ranges.
Added shift selection on checkbox lists for files and jobs.
Added column header separators for easier resizing.
Added quick render preview from the jobs list.
Quick render preview shows the last successfully completed frame.
Fixed 3ds Max scene states submit.
Fixed negative balance constant notification.
Improved tooltips.
Removed single-job options from menu when multiple jobs are selected.
Removed node group change for merge and video jobs.
Fixed frame range resetting after switching between test and full job.
Added frame range info and tooltips in lists.
Preserved frame range override checkbox setting.
Fixed FPE availability based on frame range.
Added support for Modo.
Added support for Redshift Standalone.
Added support for VUE.
Changed suggested node groups functionality.
UI improvements.

renderBeamer

renderBeamer v1.610

Fixed issues when changing password while renderBeamer is running.
Improved login handling when multiple actions require re-authentication.
Allowed dots in plugin TEMP directory paths.
Added notification for older operating systems that will no longer receive updates.
Enhanced confirmation dialog for embedded plugin UI with image support, scrollable view, and tooltips.
Improved handling of login issues.
Fixed chat link to open guest chat when user is not logged in.
Other minor fixes and improvements.
This version will become the minimum required version.

renderBeamer v1.611

Fixed incorrect file count in download logs.
Fixed issue where the same file could be downloaded multiple times when triggered from Web Manager.
Improved download parameter handling during folder synchronization.
Added CLI folder sync download option to signal completion of a single synchronization.

renderBeamer v1.700

Added file organization option for “Use scene download path” — structured or flat.
Fixed broken Settings layout caused by long labels.
Fixed timeout issues during re-authentication when changing password in active sessions.
Improved scene registration after upload.
Added automatic system appearance detection on macOS Intel.
Improved opening folders and links on Linux using system-default handlers.
Updated translations.
Updated third-party libraries.
Updated runtime to JDK 25.
Other minor fixes and improvements.
Requires a new installer from the website.

‍

Xesktop

Xesktop updates

Added new node type powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU with 96 GB VRAM.
Built for demanding 3D workflows in Unreal Engine, Blender, and Daz Studio.
Supports AI applications and pipelines under updated Terms of Service.
Improved node boot times.
Lowered prices.