How To: Use Octane without Network Connection

Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:10 am

Sorry, but I can't find instructions for that. When my network is disabled, Octane is not working. What to do?

Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:44 am

Once activated, octane should run ok in offline mode.

It should only need to connect to our servers again if you run a different version (eg: running 2.12.2 plugin then 2.14 standalone or plugin).
Or, if your hardware changes enough for octane to think it's not running on the same machine anymore.
Sometimes this can be as simple as a USB network adapter that you plug in and unplug (which changes the network interfaces on your machine).

Is either of the above happening to you?
What is the exact error message you get when you try to run octane without an internet connection?

Thanks
Chris.

Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:10 pm

Here is capture screen.
I use latest version of Octane.
No hardware changes or software...
This test I did just in case to see will I be able to work if internet will gone...and looks like not. So if I will not resolve this problem it means in important moment if something will happen with internet provider my work will stop. I need solution and don't want to put a good product in a list named "Can't trust"

C4D no response error was when i clicked on "Octane / Live Viewer Window"

Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:10 pm

What happens if you just unplug your network cable?
Octane needs at least one network card in the system, so disabling the only network card may be the cause of the problem.