/NukeDeadlineSubmission

Script to easily submit Nuke script to Deadline renderfarm

Primary LanguagePython

NukeDeadlineSubmission

Simple script to easily submit Nuke script to Deadline renderfarm. It will only submit the write node the artist has selected. (Currently used at the Netherlands Filmacademy)

Compatibility

  • Tested on Windows and Nuke 12/13

How to use

  1. Copy deadlineSubmission.py to the .nuke installation folder.
  2. Append the lines from menu.py to your menu.py file. (Or copy the lines from below)
# Deadline integration
import deadlineSubmission
menubar = nuke.menu("Nuke")
deadlineMenu = menubar.addMenu("&Render")
deadlineMenu.addCommand("-", "", "")
deadlineMenu.addCommand("Submit Nuke To Deadline", deadlineSubmission.main, "Ctrl+R")
  1. Use CTRL + R to submit the write node you have selected.

Preview of submission panel

Preview of submission panel

Usage of script in custom tools

  • The script can also be used from Python Script buttons. Use for example the following code:
import deadlineSubmission
selectedNode = nuke.thisNode()
deadlineSubmission.main(selectedNode)