diff --git a/.specstory/history/2025-07-15_18-30Z-configure-launch-standard-worker-for-flamenco-3-7.md b/.specstory/history/2025-07-15_18-30Z-configure-launch-standard-worker-for-flamenco-3-7.md index 004b2a0..f43ffbd 100644 --- a/.specstory/history/2025-07-15_18-30Z-configure-launch-standard-worker-for-flamenco-3-7.md +++ b/.specstory/history/2025-07-15_18-30Z-configure-launch-standard-worker-for-flamenco-3-7.md @@ -104,7 +104,741 @@ You need to make sure that **each worker's configuration file** (`flamenco-worke ```yaml manager: http://i9kf:8888/ ``` - or whatever the + or whatever the correct address is for your network. + +3. **Restart the worker** after saving the config. + +--- + +## Why does this only affect "Standard Worker"? + +It doesn't—**all workers will have this problem** if their config points to the wrong manager address. The difference is likely that i9kf is the manager host, so `localhost` works there, but not on the other machines. + +--- + +## TL;DR + +- The error is because the worker is trying to connect to a manager on `localhost`, but there is no manager running there. +- Update the `manager:` line in each worker's `flamenco-worker.yaml` to point to the correct network address of your Flamenco Manager. +- Restart the workers. + +Let me know if you want a script or command to automate updating these config files across your network! + +--- + +_**User**_ + +why does flamenco-manager.exe close immediately every time I start it? + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +When `flamenco-manager.exe` closes immediately after you start it, it usually means **one of the following**: + +--- + +### 1. **Missing or Invalid Configuration** +- Flamenco Manager requires a valid configuration file (`flamenco-manager.yaml`). +- If the config file is missing, malformed, or has invalid values, the manager will exit immediately (sometimes with an error message, sometimes silently if run from Explorer). + +**How to check:** +- Open a terminal (PowerShell or CMD). +- Run `flamenco-manager.exe` from the command line, **not** by double-clicking. +- Observe any error messages printed to the terminal. + +--- + +### 2. **Port Already in Use** +- If another process is already using the port (default: 8888), the manager will fail to start and exit. + +**How to check:** +- Run from terminal and look for errors about "address already in use" or similar. + +--- + +### 3. **Missing Dependencies** +- Flamenco Manager may require certain files or dependencies in the same directory (e.g., config, database). +- If you moved only the `.exe` and not the supporting files, it may fail. + +--- + +### 4. **Permissions** +- If the user running the manager does not have permission to bind to the port or access required files, it may exit. + +--- + +### 5. **Crash or Unhandled Exception** +- If there is a bug or incompatibility, the manager may crash. Running from terminal will show a stack trace or error. + +--- + +## **What to Do** + +1. **Always run from a terminal** (PowerShell or CMD), not by double-clicking. + This way, you can see any error output. + +2. **Check for error messages** in the terminal. + +3. **Verify configuration:** + - Make sure `flamenco-manager.yaml` exists in the expected location. + - Check for typos or invalid values. + +4. **Check for port conflicts:** + - Make sure nothing else is using port 8888 (or whatever port you set). + +5. **Check logs:** + - Flamenco Manager may write logs to a file or the console. Look for any log files in the same directory. + +--- + +## **Common Fix Example** + +If you see an error like: +``` +Error: failed to read configuration: open flamenco-manager.yaml: The system cannot find the file specified. +``` +→ You need to create or copy the config file to the same directory as the `.exe`. + +If you see: +``` +Error: listen tcp 0.0.0.0:8888: bind: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions. +``` +→ The port is in use or you lack permissions. + +--- + +## **Summary Table** + +| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | +|------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------| +| Closes instantly | Config missing/invalid | Check/create `flamenco-manager.yaml` | +| Error about port | Port in use | Free port or change config | +| No error, no window | Run from terminal | See error output | +| Crash/stack trace | Bug or missing dependency | Check logs, update, reinstall | + +--- + +**If you run it from a terminal and paste the error message here, I can give you a more specific solution!** + +--- + +_**User**_ + +how to change to PATH blender? + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +To make Flamenco Manager use the `blender` found in your system `PATH` (instead of a hardcoded path), you should set the value to just `blender` (no path, no `.exe`), like this: + +```yaml +variables: + blender: + values: + - platform: linux + value: blender + - platform: windows + value: blender + - platform: darwin + value: blender +``` + +This tells Flamenco to run `blender` as a command, which will use whatever Blender is found first in the system `PATH` on each platform. + +--- + +**How to do it:** +1. Open your `flamenco-manager.yaml` file. +2. Find the `variables: blender:` section. +3. Change each `value:` to just `blender` as shown above. +4. Save the file. +5. Restart Flamenco Manager. + +--- + +**Note:** +- Make sure `blender` is available in the `PATH` on each machine where workers run. +- You can check this by opening a terminal and running `blender`—it should launch Blender. + +Let me know if you want the exact YAML block to copy-paste! + +--- + +_**User**_ + +Opening from CLI causes it to go through the setup procedure, I want to keep my sqlite and everything. + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +When you launch `flamenco-manager.exe` and it goes through the setup procedure, it usually means **one of these is true**: + +1. **It cannot find your existing configuration file (`flamenco-manager.yaml`).** +2. **It cannot find your existing database file (`flamenco-manager.sqlite`).** +3. **You are running it from a different directory than before, so it creates new files.** + +--- + +## How Flamenco Manager Locates Its Files + +- By default, Flamenco Manager looks for `flamenco-manager.yaml` and `flamenco-manager.sqlite` in the **current working directory** (the directory you launch it from). +- If it doesn't find them, it starts the setup wizard and creates new files. + +--- + +## How to Fix + +**Always launch `flamenco-manager.exe` from the directory where your config and database are located.** + +### Example + +If your files are in: +``` +C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.7\ +``` +then you should: + +1. Open a terminal (PowerShell or CMD). +2. Run: + ```powershell + cd "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.7" + .\flamenco-manager.exe + ``` + +This way, it will find your existing `flamenco-manager.yaml` and `flamenco-manager.sqlite` and **not** start the setup wizard. + +--- + +## Alternative: Specify Config and Database Paths + +If you want to run the manager from anywhere, you can specify the config and database file locations explicitly: + +```powershell +.\flamenco-manager.exe --config "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.7\flamenco-manager.yaml" --database "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.7\flamenco-manager.sqlite" +``` + +--- + +## Summary Table + +| Problem | Solution | +|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| Setup wizard appears | Run from the directory with your config and database | +| Want to run from anywhere | Use `--config` and `--database` command-line options | +| Don't want new DB/config files | Make sure the manager finds your existing files | + +--- + +**If you follow these steps, Flamenco Manager will use your existing configuration and database, and you won't lose any data or have to reconfigure.** + +--- + +_**User**_ + +it only works when I run as admin. + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +If `flamenco-manager.exe` only works when you run it as administrator, this is almost always due to **file/folder permissions** or **port binding restrictions**. Here’s how to diagnose and fix it: + +--- + +## 1. **File/Folder Permissions** + +- If your config/database/log files are in a protected directory (like `C:\Program Files\...`), normal users may not have write access. +- Running as admin works because admin can write anywhere. + +**Solution:** +Move your Flamenco Manager files (including `flamenco-manager.exe`, `flamenco-manager.yaml`, and `flamenco-manager.sqlite`) to a user-writable directory, such as: + +``` +C:\Users\Nathan\Flamenco\ +``` +or +``` +F:\software\Flamenco 3.7\ +``` + +Then run the manager from there. + +**Or:** +Change the permissions on the folder so your user account has full read/write access. + +--- + +## 2. **Port Binding Restrictions** + +- By default, Flamenco Manager uses port 8888, which is not a privileged port, so this is less likely the issue. +- If you changed the port to something below 1024, only admin can bind to those ports. + +**Solution:** +Use a port above 1024 (default 8888 is fine). + +--- + +## 3. **Other Causes** + +- If you installed Flamenco Manager as a service, it may require admin to start/stop. +- Antivirus or security software may block access for non-admin users. + +--- + +## **How to Fix (Step-by-Step)** + +1. **Move all Flamenco Manager files** to a folder you own (e.g., `C:\Users\Nathan\Flamenco`). +2. **Open a terminal as your normal user** (not admin). +3. **Navigate to that folder**: + ```powershell + cd C:\Users\Nathan\Flamenco + ``` +4. **Run the manager**: + ```powershell + .\flamenco-manager.exe + ``` +5. If it still fails, check for error messages about permissions or file access. + +--- + +## **Summary Table** + +| Symptom | Cause | Solution | +|------------------------------- |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| +| Only works as admin | File/folder permissions | Move files to user folder or fix permissions | +| Only works as admin | Port < 1024 | Use port > 1024 (default 8888 is fine) | +| Only works as admin | Service/antivirus | Run as user, check security software | + +--- + +**Best Practice:** +Keep all Flamenco files in a user-writable directory, and run as a normal user. +Only use `C:\Program Files\...` for read-only binaries, not for configs or databases. + +--- + +If you want, I can give you a script to move your files and fix permissions automatically—just ask! + +--- + +_**User**_ + +i literally just added them all to path... + +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status soft-failed -> active +Failed: exec: "blender": executable file not found in %PATH% +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 Task failed by 1 worker, Manager will mark it as soft failure. 2 more failures will cause hard failure. +2025-07-15T14:19:28-06:00 task changed status active -> soft-failed + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +This error means that when the worker tries to run `blender`, **the executable is not found in the environment’s `%PATH%`**. Even if you just added Blender to your user or system PATH, there are a few common reasons why it still fails: + +--- + +## 1. **PATH Not Updated for the Worker Process** + +- If you added Blender to your PATH after starting the worker, you must **restart the worker process** (and sometimes the whole machine, especially if running as a service or via SSH). +- If the worker is running as a service or via a scheduled task, it may not inherit your user’s PATH. + +--- + +## 2. **Blender Not in PATH for All Users/Sessions** + +- If you added Blender to your PATH only for your user, but the worker runs as another user (e.g., SYSTEM, Administrator, or via SSH), it won’t see your user’s PATH. +- **Check:** Open a new terminal (not one that was open before you changed PATH) and run `blender`. If it works, the PATH is set for that user/session. + +--- + +## 3. **Blender Not in PATH on Remote Machines** + +- Each worker runs on its own machine. You must add Blender to the PATH on **every machine** where a worker runs. + +--- + +## 4. **Blender Not Actually in the PATH Directory** + +- Double-check that the directory you added to PATH actually contains `blender.exe`. +- Try running `where blender` in a terminal to confirm. + +--- + +## 5. **Session/Environment Issues** + +- If you launch the worker from a script or via SSH, make sure the PATH is set in that environment. +- Sometimes, Windows needs a full log out/log in or reboot for PATH changes to propagate everywhere. + +--- + +## **How to Diagnose** + +1. **On each worker machine, open a NEW terminal.** +2. Run: + ``` + blender --version + ``` + - If it says "not found", PATH is not set up for that user/session. + - If it prints the Blender version, PATH is correct. + +3. Run: + ``` + where blender + ``` + - This should print the full path to `blender.exe`. + +--- + +## **How to Fix** + +- **Add Blender to the System PATH** (not just user PATH) on every worker machine. +- **Restart** the worker process (and possibly the machine). +- **Verify** in a new terminal that `blender` works before starting the worker. + +--- + +## **Quick Fix: Hardcode the Path** + +If you want a quick workaround, you can set the path in your `flamenco-manager.yaml` back to the full path for Windows: + +```yaml +variables: + blender: + values: + - platform: windows + value: "C:\\Program Files\\Blender Foundation\\Blender 4.4\\blender.exe" +``` + +--- + +## **Summary Table** + +| Problem | Solution | +|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| +| PATH not updated for worker | Restart worker and/or machine | +| PATH set only for user | Add to System PATH, or set for all users | +| PATH not set on remote | Set PATH on every worker machine | +| Blender not in PATH dir | Double-check directory, use `where blender` | +| Still fails | Use full path in config as a workaround | + +--- + +**If you follow these steps, your workers should be able to find Blender via PATH. If you want a script to set PATH on all your machines, let me know!** + +--- + +_**User**_ + +flamenco is showing only blender-boss and masterbox with no blender on path. + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +Given your output, you **can run `blender --version` successfully on `blender-boss` as your user**, so Blender is in your PATH in your interactive shell. +However, Flamenco is still reporting that "no blender on path" for `blender-boss` and `masterbox`. + +This is a classic case of **PATH differences between your interactive user and the environment in which the Flamenco worker runs**. + +--- + +## Why This Happens + +- When you SSH in or open a terminal, you get your user’s environment (including your PATH). +- When Flamenco worker runs (especially if started as a service, via Task Scheduler, or by another user), it may have a different PATH. +- If you added Blender to your PATH only for your user, or only in your current session, the worker process may not see it. + +--- + +## How to Diagnose + +1. **Check how the worker is started** on each machine: + - Is it started by double-clicking, via a script, as a Windows service, or via Task Scheduler? + - Is it started as your user, or as SYSTEM/Administrator? + +2. **Check PATH for the worker process:** + - Temporarily edit your worker’s `.cmd` or `.ps1` launch script to add: + ```powershell + [System.Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable("PATH") | Out-File -FilePath C:\flamenco_worker_path.txt + ``` + - Start the worker, then check the contents of `C:\flamenco_worker_path.txt` to see what PATH it actually sees. + +3. **Compare this PATH to what you see in your terminal.** + +--- + +## How to Fix + +### 1. **Add Blender to the System PATH (for all users)** +- Open System Properties → Advanced → Environment Variables. +- Under "System variables", find `Path`, click Edit, and add the folder containing `blender.exe`. +- Click OK, then **reboot** the machine (or at least log out and back in). + +### 2. **Restart the Worker Process** +- After updating the PATH, make sure to fully stop and restart the Flamenco worker process. + +### 3. **If Using a Service or Task Scheduler** +- Make sure the service/task is set to run as your user (or another user that has Blender in PATH), or that the System PATH is set correctly. + +### 4. **(Optional) Hardcode the Path** +- As a workaround, you can set the full path to Blender in your `flamenco-manager.yaml` for the affected machines. + +--- + +## Summary Table + +| Problem | Solution | +|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| +| Blender in PATH for user only | Add to System PATH, reboot, restart worker | +| Worker runs as different user | Add to that user’s PATH or System PATH | +| Worker started as service | System PATH must include Blender | +| Still fails | Hardcode path in config as workaround | + +--- + +**TL;DR:** +Blender is in your PATH for your user, but not for the environment the worker runs in. +Add Blender to the System PATH, reboot, and restart the worker process. + +If you want a script to print the PATH as seen by the worker, let me know! + +--- + +_**User**_ + +oh wait, I forgot to restart their workers; the envs hadn't updated. + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +Ah, that's it! 🎯 + +**Environment variables (including PATH) are only loaded when a process starts.** Since you added Blender to the PATH after the workers were already running, they were still using the old environment without Blender in it. + +After restarting the workers, they should now pick up the updated PATH and be able to find `blender`. + +--- + +## What Happened: +1. You added Blender to PATH ✅ +2. Workers were already running with the old PATH ❌ +3. Workers couldn't find `blender` because they had the old environment +4. Restarting workers = they get the new PATH ✅ + +--- + +This is a super common gotcha with environment variables! Always remember: +- **Environment changes** → **Restart affected processes** +- Sometimes even need to restart the whole machine for system-wide PATH changes + +Your workers should now be able to find Blender via PATH. 🚀 + +--- + +_**User**_ + +vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +pid=30728 > ERROR (gpu.vulkan): C:\Users\blender\git\blender-v450\blender.git\source\blender\gpu\vulkan\vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory iss + +--- + +_**Assistant**_ + +This error from Blender: + +``` +ERROR (gpu.vulkan): ...vk_index_buffer.cc:31 ensure_updated: Unable to allocate index buffer. Most likely an out of memory issue. +``` + +means that **Blender’s Vulkan GPU backend is unable to allocate memory for an index buffer**. This is almost always a GPU memory exhaustion problem, but can also be caused by driver or system issues. + +--- + +## What Causes This? + +- **GPU out of memory**: The scene or job is too large for the available VRAM. +- **GPU driver issues**: Outdated or buggy drivers can cause allocation failures. +- **Vulkan backend bugs**: Blender’s Vulkan backend is still relatively new and may have bugs. +- **System resource exhaustion**: If your system is low on RAM, swap, or GPU resources, allocation can fail. +- **Headless/Remote/VM environments**: If running on a VM or without a real GPU, Vulkan may not work properly. + +--- + +## How to Troubleshoot & Fix + +### 1. **Check GPU Memory Usage** +- Use Task Manager (Windows: `Ctrl+Shift+Esc` → Performance → GPU) or tools like GPU-Z to monitor VRAM usage. +- If VRAM is maxed out, try a smaller scene or close other GPU-using apps. + +### 2. **Update GPU Drivers** +- Download and install the latest drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel (not Windows Update). + +### 3. **Try OpenGL Backend** +- By default, Blender 4.5+ may use Vulkan, but you can force OpenGL: + - Run Blender with: + ``` + blender --gpu-backend opengl + ``` + - Or set the environment variable: + ``` + set BLENDER_GPU_BACKEND=opengl + ``` + - This can be set in your worker launch script. + +### 4. **Check for Headless/VM Issues** +- If running on a VM or server without a real GPU, Vulkan may not be supported. +- Try using software rendering or OpenGL. + +### 5. **Reduce Scene Complexity** +- If possible, simplify the scene or reduce texture sizes. + +### 6. **Increase System Swap/Pagefile** +- If your system RAM is low, increasing the pagefile/swap may help (though this is a last resort for GPU memory issues). + +--- + +## How to Set OpenGL for Flamenco Workers + +**Edit your worker launch script or the environment for the worker process:** + +For Windows PowerShell: +```powershell +$env:BLENDER_GPU_BACKEND = "opengl" +blender ... +``` + +For CMD: +```cmd +set BLENDER_GPU_BACKEND=opengl +blender ... +``` + +Or add this to your Flamenco worker’s `.ps1` or `.cmd` file before launching Blender. + +--- + +## Summary Table + +| Cause | Solution | +|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| +| GPU out of memory | Reduce scene size, close other GPU apps | +| Outdated GPU drivers | Update drivers | +| Vulkan backend bug | Use OpenGL backend | +| Headless/VM environment | Use OpenGL or software rendering | +| System RAM low | Increase swap/pagefile | + +--- + +**Try running Blender with the OpenGL backend and see if the error goes away. If it does, it’s a Vulkan/driver issue. If not, it’s likely a true out-of-memory problem.** + +Let me know if you want a ready-to-use script or config for setting the backend for all your workers! --- diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (3).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.04.17.09.50.29_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (3).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.04.17.09.50.29_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager.sqlite b/sqlite/2025.04.21.09.53.46_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager.sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.04.21.09.53.46_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (2).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.04.22.09.37.45_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (2).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.04.22.09.37.45_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (5).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.04.24.09.43.08_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (5).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.04.24.09.43.08_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (4).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.04.25.09.55.50_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (4).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.04.25.09.55.50_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (6).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.05.05.10.09.33_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (6).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.05.05.10.09.33_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (7).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.05.05.16.15.03_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (7).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.05.05.16.15.03_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (8).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.05.09.09.38.44_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (8).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.05.09.09.38.44_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (9).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.05.12.10.52.00_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (9).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.05.12.10.52.00_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (10).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.05.28.17.21.15_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (10).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.05.28.17.21.15_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (11).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.06.06.09.50.20_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (11).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.06.06.09.50.20_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (12).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.06.17.13.57.17_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (12).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.06.17.13.57.17_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (13).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.07.01.11.02.08_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (13).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.07.01.11.02.08_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (14).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.07.10.10.00.59_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (14).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.07.10.10.00.59_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/flamenco-manager (15).sqlite b/sqlite/2025.07.15.10.16.07_flamenco-manager.sqlite similarity index 100% rename from sqlite/flamenco-manager (15).sqlite rename to sqlite/2025.07.15.10.16.07_flamenco-manager.sqlite diff --git a/sqlite/2025.07.15.14.04.28_flamenco-manager.sqlite b/sqlite/2025.07.15.14.04.28_flamenco-manager.sqlite new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ead9c2c Binary files /dev/null and b/sqlite/2025.07.15.14.04.28_flamenco-manager.sqlite differ