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# Azure Batch for Maya
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This project demonstrates cloud rendering using the Azure Batch service with integrated licensing for Maya and Arnold.
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Please note that the Azure Batch licensing service for Maya is currently running as a gated public preview.
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For more information and to register, please see [rendering.azure.com](rendering.azure.com).
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In order to run this sample, you will need to [create an Azure Batch account](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/batch/batch-account-create-portal).
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You will also need a storage account. You will have the option to create a storage account as part of the Batch account setup for use as "Auto Storage".
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You can use this, or you can [set up a storage account independently](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/storage-create-storage-account).
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## Loading the Plug-in in Maya and Installing dependencies
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Download the latest plug-in release and extract the azure_batch_maya directory to a location of your choice.
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The plug-in can be run directly from the azure_batch_maya directory.
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To install the plug-in:
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1. Run Maya
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2. Open Window > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager
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3. Click 'Browse'
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5. Navigate to and select azure_batch_maya/plug-in/AzureBatch.py.
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6. Once activated, the plug-in shelf will have appeared in the UI.
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The first time the plug-in is loaded, you will be prompted to agree to some terms and conditions, and install some Python dependencies.
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The downloading and installing of the Python dependencies may take a few minutes, after which you will need to close and reopen Maya to
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ensure the updated dependencies are loaded correctly.
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## Authentication
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Before using the plug-in, it will need to be authenticated using your Azure Batch and Azure Storage account keys.
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In order to retrieve this information:
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1. Open the Azure management portal (ms.portal.azure.com).
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2. Select Azure Batch Accounts in the left-hand menu. This can be found under "More Services" in the "Compute" category.
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3. Select your account in the list. Copy and paste the account URL into "Service" field of the plug-in UI. Paste the account name into the "Batch Account" field.
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4. In the portal, select "Keys" on the left-hand menu. Copy and paste one of the access keys into the "Batch Key" field in the plug-in.
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5. Return to the management portal home, and select Storage Accounts from the left-hand menu. This can be found under "More Services" in the "Storage" category.
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6. Select your account from the list. Copy and paste the account name into the "Storage Account" field.
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7. In the portal, select "Access Keys" on the left-hand menu. Copy and paste one of the access keys into the "Storage Key" field.
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8. Click "Authenticate".
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## License
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This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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For details see LICENSE.txt or visit `opensource.org/licenses/MIT <http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT>`_.
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## Contributing
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This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/).
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For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com)
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with any additional questions or comments.
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