Robert Vinluan

Hi All,

Just an update. We recently had discussions with AWS Thinkbox regarding the challenges that Houdini users are facing with the new H20.5 PDG Deadline Scheduler. In light of these discussions as well as new limitations reported by users, we have decided to add a toggle to the PDG Deadline Scheduler that will enable you to switch from the H20.0 behaviour of one-job-of-many-tasks (will be the default) and the H20.5 behaviour of one-batch-of-many-jobs.

Our aim is to roll the new toggle into an upcoming H20.5 production build update, hopefully some time near the end of November or the beginning of December.

Cheers,
Rob

HristoVelev
Is it possible that toggle gets added quickly? Current state is unworkable unfortunately

Hello,

Adding a toggle to restore the old task per frame behavior is something that we are considering but it is not something that we can guarantee at this point, let alone add quickly. A lot of code was changed to the Deadline Scheduler to adapt to the new one job per frame behavior, including parameter changes. There's risk involved in adding support for both behaviors. We are also weighing in on the feedback given by the Thinkbox team and other users on adding such a toggle.

Cheers,
Rob

Varun_studentaccount
Do you know how I can update the plugin though? Because I can't find an option in the Houdini Launcher.

You should be able to upgrade the Unity plugin in the Houdini Launcher:

1. In the Launcher, select Engine Plug-Inson the left hand side.
   
2. If the Unity plug-in is already installed, then you should see an installed entry for it. Click on the gear icon menu button to the right of the entry and choose Modify.
   
3. In the Unity Plug-In Modification Dialog, change the version in the Versionfield and then click Modifyto proceed with the upgrade.
   

Varun_studentaccount
Also, I have a separate bug to report with another HDA that is likely related to this issue, should I continue with it on this post, create a new post or message you?

I recommend posting in a new forum thread since it's a separate issue. A new forum thread will also have more visibility to the user community.

Cheers,
Rob