HOUDINI - selecting nodes
CPU only nodes' names start with GM and the GPU ones start with OB
(Octane Benchmark). If you can't see the nodes you want please see the
following article.
1 - Go to the Jobs tab
2 - Select the ROP on the left
3 - Double click on the drop-down list for the Machine Type
4 - Change the node by picking one from the drop-down list
5 - Click outside of the list field to complete the change
1 - Go to the Jobs tab
2 - Select the ROP on the left
3 - Double click on the drop-down list for the Machine Type
4 - Change the node by picking one from the drop-down list
5 - Click outside of the list field to complete the change
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