Headless Setup Windows

Typical Setup example

If you have a Node-Locked License file, copy the license file into C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\KeyShot12NetworkResources

1. Open an elevated PowerShell Window.
2. cd 'C:\Program Files\KeyShot12 Network Rendering\bin\'
3. Configure the manager via PowerShell prompts:
   ./keyshot_network_manager.exe --config
   Follow on-screen commands.
4. Configure the worker via PowerShell prompts:
   ./keyshot_network_worker.exe --config
   Follow on-screen commands.
5. Install the manager watchdog service:
   ./keyshot_network_manager_watchdog.exe -install
6. Install the worker watchdog service:
   ./keyshot_network_worker_watchdog.exe -install
7. Start the manager watchdog service:
   net start "KeyShot12 Render Manager"
8. Start the worker watchdog service:
   net start "KeyShot12 Render Worker"

Stop Services

1. Open an elevated PowerShell.
2. Stop the manager watchdog service:
   net stop "KeyShot12 Render Manager"
3. Stop the worker watchdog service:
   net stop "KeyShot12 Render Worker"