validate_rendersettings
ValidateArnoldRenderSetting
Bases: ValidateGenericRenderSetting
Validate Arnold render settings before render submission.
This validator extends the generic render setting validation with Arnold-specific checks. It keeps the shared validation inherited from :class:ValidateGenericRenderSetting, such as validating the beauty output path, render element output directories, filename patterns, and image extension consistency, and adds validation for Arnold AOV output configuration required by the publish pipeline.
The plugin performs the following Arnold-specific validation checks:
1. Arnold AOV Output Path Validation
Validates that the Arnold AOV output path points to the expected
workfile-based render directory for the current scene.
2. Arnold Driver Type Validation
Ensures that the first Arnold AOV driver matches the expected
driver type for the configured AYON image format.
3. Arnold Multipart Configuration
Validates that Arnold multipart output matches the multipass
expectation from the AYON project settings.
4. Arnold Driver Filename Suffix Validation
Checks that the Arnold AOV driver filename suffix ends with a dot,
which is required for correct output filename generation.
The repair action updates the Arnold AOV output path, configures the expected multipart state, replaces an invalid driver type when possible, and fixes the filename suffix so common publish issues can be repaired directly from the validator.
Note
The current implementation validates only the first Arnold AOV driver. Multiple drivers are not supported by this validator yet.
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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get_invalid_render_settings(instance, renderer_name, workfile_pattern, renderer, project_settings) classmethod
Get invalid Arnold settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to validate. | required |
renderer | current | The current renderer. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
workfile_pattern | str | The workfile name pattern. | required |
project_settings | dict | The project settings dictionary. | required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
list[tuple[str, str]] | list[tuple[str, str]]: A list of tuples containing error messages and invalid values. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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repair(instance) classmethod
Repair invalid Arnold render settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | Instance to repair. | required |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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repair_arnold_settings(instance, renderer, renderer_name) classmethod
Repair invalid Arnold settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to repair. | required |
renderer | current | The current renderer. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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ValidateGenericRenderSetting
Bases: InstancePlugin, ValidateRenderSettingsBase
Validate generic render settings before render submission.
This validator ensures that render output filepaths and filenames are correctly configured for the current 3ds Max scene before submission to the render farm or local render. It validates the rendering settings across multiple supported renderers (V-Ray, Arnold, Redshift, and generic renderers) and provides automated repair capabilities.
The plugin performs the following validation checks:
1. Render Output Directory Structure
Validates that the render output folder path matches the expected
project hierarchy based on the current Max scene filename.
e.g:
Current Max scene: John_Doe.max
Expected output directory:
{root[work]}/{project[name]}/{hierarchy}/{asset}/
work/{task[name]}/render/3dsmax/John_Doe/
2. Image File Extension Compliance
Ensures that all render output files use the correct image format
extension as defined in the AYON project settings.
e.g:
Configured format in AYON: png
Expected render outputs: John_Doe.png (and all render elements)
Invalid outputs: John_Doe.jpg or John_Doe.exr (if format is png)
3. Render Element Filename Validation
Checks that each render element output filename follows the naming
convention and ends with the render element's identifier from the
3ds Max Render Element Manager.
e.g.
Render element name: RsCryptomatte
Expected filename format: {InstanceName}_RsCryptomatte.png
The plugin includes repair actions that can fix common naming and configuration issues, making it easier for artists to comply with project naming conventions without manual intervention.
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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get_invalid_render_element_directory(directory, workfile_pattern, multi_camera=False, cameras=None) classmethod
Get the invalid render element directory settings.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
directory | str | render directory to validate | required |
workfile_pattern | str | workfile name pattern to validate | required |
multi_camera | bool | Whether multi-camera is enabled. | False |
cameras | Optional[list[str]] | The list of camera names to validate. Defaults to None. | None |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
list[tuple[str, str]] | list[tuple[str, str]]: A list of tuples containing the error type and the invalid directory. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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get_invalid_render_settings(instance, renderer_name, workfile_pattern, renderer, project_settings) classmethod
Get the invalid render settings.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to validate. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
workfile_pattern | str | The workfile name pattern to validate. | required |
renderer | current | The current renderer. | required |
project_settings | dict | The project settings. | required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
list[tuple[str, str]] | list[tuple[str, str]]: A list of tuples containing the error type and the invalid setting. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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process(instance)
Process the instance to validate generic render settings.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to validate. | required |
Raises:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
PublishValidationError | If any invalid render settings are found. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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repair_generic_render_settings(instance, renderer_name, renderer) classmethod
Repair the generic render settings.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to repair. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
renderer | current | The current renderer. | required |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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ValidateVrayRenderSetting
Bases: ValidateGenericRenderSetting
Validate V-Ray render settings before render submission.
This validator extends the generic render setting validation with V-Ray-specific checks. It keeps the shared validation inherited from :class:ValidateGenericRenderSetting, such as validating the beauty output path, render element output directories, file naming patterns, and image extension consistency, and adds checks for the V-Ray output configuration that is required for AYON publishing.
The plugin performs the following V-Ray-specific validation checks:
1. V-Ray Multipass Configuration
Validates that ``output_splitgbuffer`` matches the multipass
expectation from the AYON project settings.
2. Raw Output Filename Validation
When the configured image format is ``exr``, validates that the
V-Ray raw output filename is defined, points to the expected
workfile-based output directory, and uses the expected extension.
3. Split Channel Output Validation
When multipass rendering is enabled, validates that the split
output filename is configured correctly and follows the expected
naming pattern for the current scene.
4. Beauty Output Fallback Validation
When multipass rendering is disabled, falls back to validating the
standard beauty output path using the shared generic validation.
The repair action updates the V-Ray output configuration to match the project settings and rebuilds invalid output filenames so artists can fix common publish issues directly from the validator.
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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get_invalid_render_settings(instance, renderer_name, workfile_pattern, renderer, project_settings) classmethod
Get invalid V-Ray settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to validate. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
workfile_pattern | str | The workfile name pattern. | required |
renderer | current | The current renderer. | required |
project_settings | dict | The project settings dictionary. | required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
list[tuple[str, str]] | list[tuple[str, str]]: A list of tuples containing error messages and invalid values. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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get_invalid_vray_filepaths(render_filepath, extension, workfile_pattern) classmethod
Get invalid V-Ray filepaths for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
render_filepath | str | The render output filepath. | required |
extension | str | The expected file extension. | required |
workfile_pattern | str | The workfile name pattern. | required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
list[tuple[str, str]] | list[tuple[str, str]]: A list of tuples containing error messages and invalid values. |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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repair(instance) classmethod
Repair invalid V-Ray render settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | instance to repair | required |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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repair_vray_settings(instance, renderer_name, vr_settings) classmethod
Repair V-Ray settings for the given instance.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
instance | Instance | The instance to repair. | required |
renderer_name | str | The name of the renderer. | required |
vr_settings | Any | The V-Ray settings object. | required |
Source code in client/ayon_max/plugins/publish/validate_rendersettings.py
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