# Boost for Daz Knowledge Base

## Boost for Daz Docs

- [What is Boost for Daz?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/what-is-boost-for-daz.md): The fastest, most affordable cloud-rendering service for Daz artists everywhere.
- [What is Rendering? Why do I need it?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/getting-started-101/what-is-rendering-why-do-i-need-it.md)
- [How does Boost for Daz work?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/getting-started-101/how-does-boost-for-daz-work.md): The functional aspects of Boost for Daz
- [Does Boost for Daz work with 3rd party content/assets?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/getting-started-101/does-boost-for-daz-work-with-3rd-party-content-assets.md): Assessing compatibility of 3rd party content and assets
- [How does Boost for Daz help me?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/getting-started-101/how-does-boost-for-daz-help-me.md): The benefits of Boost for Daz to a motivated Daz artist are tangible
- [Where is Boost for Daz in the cloud?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/getting-started-101/where-is-boost-for-daz-in-the-cloud.md)
- [What do I need to use Boost for Daz?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/what-do-i-need-to-use-boost-for-daz.md)
- [Daz Studio version compatibility](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/daz-studio-version-compatibility.md): Boost for Daz compatibility with Daz Studio and corresponding  Iray Server versions
- [Which browsers are compatible with Boost for Daz?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/which-browsers-are-compatible-with-boost-for-daz.md): The functional aspects of Boost for Daz
- [How does Boost for Daz help me?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/how-does-boost-for-daz-help-me.md): The benefits of Boost for Daz to a motivated Daz artist are tangible
- [Where is Boost for Daz in the cloud?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/where-is-boost-for-daz-in-the-cloud.md)
- [I don’t have a Gmail account? How do I sign in/register an account to use Boost for Daz?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/basic-requirements/i-dont-have-a-gmail-account-how-do-i-sign-in-register-an-account-to-use-boost-for-daz.md)
- [Will Boost for Daz replace my existing computer?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/will-boost-for-daz-replace-my-existing-computer.md)
- [Setup & Configuration](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/setup-and-configuration.md)
- [Optimizing your rendering experience](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/setup-and-configuration/optimizing-your-rendering-experience.md)
- [Picking a GPU for rendering](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/setup-and-configuration/picking-a-gpu-for-rendering.md)
- [Steps for Rendering - Streaming or Queuing](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/setup-and-configuration/steps-for-rendering-streaming-or-queuing.md): Simple steps to render  your scene with Boost for Daz via Streaming or Queuing
- [I Cannot Find/See the Bridge Tab!](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/setup-and-configuration/i-cannot-find-see-the-bridge-tab.md): Visual Styles in Daz Studio can obscure certain important parts of the application
- [Rendering with Boost for Daz](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz.md)
- [Rendering Modes](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-modes.md)
- [Render Stills and Animations?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-modes/render-stills-and-animations.md)
- [Are Streaming and Queued render modes supported?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-modes/are-streaming-and-queued-render-modes-supported.md)
- [Showing background HDRI images when using Iray Server Queue](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-modes/showing-background-hdri-images-when-using-iray-server-queue.md): Why does Daz Studio render results (sometimes) contain no background HDRI (high dynamic range image) images when rendering using Iray Server queue?
- [Render support for Canvases (in Daz Studio)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-modes/render-support-for-canvases-in-daz-studio.md): Are Canvases (render passes; EXR files) supported on Boost for Daz?  How do I render my Canvases using Boost for Daz?
- [Building the Render Package](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/building-the-render-package.md)
- [Uploading Render Package](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/uploading-render-package.md)
- [File Upload Times](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/uploading-render-package/file-upload-times.md): I have a high-speed internet connection. I pressed the render button, how come it’s taking so long to upload files to the Iray server prior to Rendering?
- [File Upload Process](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/uploading-render-package/file-upload-process.md): I pressed the render button in Daz Studio, what happens now?
- [Important Daz Studio Settings](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/uploading-render-package/important-daz-studio-settings.md): What Daz Studio settings affect render time?
- [Rendering the Daz Project](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project.md)
- [Rendering Modes](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/rendering-modes.md): What are the different ways I can render my Daz Project?
- [Same File Multiple Renders](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/same-file-multiple-renders.md): My total render times significantly reduced the second and third time I rendered the same project, after making small changes. What’s going on?
- [Interrupted Renders](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/interrupted-renders.md): I pressed the render button, and Daz Studio just crashed on me while uploading to Boost for Daz? What should I do? Is my render process terminated?
- [Streaming vs Queuing Modes](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/streaming-vs-queuing-modes.md): How come my render works when I choose one mode first (e.g. Queuing), but the very same file gets me a blank final render when I choose to render using the other mode? What’s going on?
- [Quick Guide to Iray Server Admin + Queue Management](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/quick-guide-to-iray-server-admin-+-queue-management.md): Start, Stop your Iray Server Queue and Download your resultant renders.  A brief primer on finding your way around Iray Server Admin pages. Link to complete Iray Server Admin PDF.
- [Using Auto-Shutdown Timer](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/using-auto-shutdown-timer.md): What’s the purpose of the Session Auto-shutdown Setting on my Boost for Daz Dashboard?
- [Save and Reuse Iray Server Queue Session Data (for 24 hours)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/save-and-reuse-iray-server-queue-session-data-for-24-hours.md): Save and Resuse prior Session data including your uploads, queue and results - for up to 24 hours
- [Black Screen When Rendering?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/black-screen-when-rendering.md): Different rendering scenarios that can result in your resulting render being a black/ blank screen. Learn why and how to fix it.
- [Why is my render taking so long?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-the-daz-project/why-is-my-render-taking-so-long.md): Are you seeing looping render iterations in your Iray Server logs?  You may have run into an Iray Server bug.  Here's what you can do...
- [Rendering Animations with Boost for Daz](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/rendering-with-boost-for-daz/rendering-animations-with-boost-for-daz.md): Using Boost for Daz (Streaming mode) for rendering animations is effective and convenient when you follow this streamlined sequence
- [Post Render Options](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/post-render-options.md): Things you can do after your render has finished.
- [Download Render (via Queue) Results (ZIP file) - 7-day window](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/post-render-options/download-render-via-queue-results-zip-file-7-day-window.md): Download past results of your Boost for Daz queued render sessions - for up to 7 days (from when first saved)
- [Access Iray Server Logs (10 day window)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/post-render-options/access-iray-server-logs-10-day-window.md): Get quick and easy access to your Iray Server logs for a session.   Iray Server session logs are available for 10 days from the termination of the session in question.
- [Pricing & Billing](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/pricing-and-billing.md)
- [Render Pricing](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/pricing-and-billing/render-pricing.md): How much does Boost for Daz cost?
- [Estimating Costs](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/pricing-and-billing/estimating-costs.md): Can I estimate how much a render will cost me?
- [Payment Methods](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/pricing-and-billing/payment-methods.md): Which payment methods does Boost for Daz accept?
- [Update Billing Data](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/pricing-and-billing/update-billing-data.md): How do I update my billing/payment information?
- [Signing Out/ Terminating a Session](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/signing-out-terminating-a-session.md)
- [Ending a Session](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/signing-out-terminating-a-session/ending-a-session.md): Why do I need to end my session before signing out of Boost for Daz ?
- [What Happens to my Uploaded Files?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/signing-out-terminating-a-session/what-happens-to-my-uploaded-files.md): Boost for Daz does not store any files
- [Troubleshooting & Technical Support](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/using-boost-for-daz/troubleshooting-and-technical-support.md): I need help with using Boost for Daz.  Where do I go?
- [Public Release Launch Details](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/public-release-launch-details.md)
- [Boost for Daz 1.5b (Public Release)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/public-release-launch-details/boost-for-daz-1.5b-public-release.md): Details on this release of Boost for Daz
- [Boost for Daz 1.5a (Public Release)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/public-release-launch-details/boost-for-daz-1.5a-public-release.md): Details on this release of Boost for Daz
- [Boost for Daz 1.5 (Public Release)](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/public-release-launch-details/boost-for-daz-1.5-public-release.md): Details on this release of Boost for Daz productivity and cost-saving features
- [Speed Factor of GPU Variants](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/speed-factor-of-gpu-variants.md): How fast is a GPU when compared to others?  Figure it out here.
- [Top Tips & Tricks](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks.md): Avoid these common mistakes to get the best out of Boost for Daz and avoid the pain.
- [Pick the right GPU for your specific Project](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/pick-the-right-gpu-for-your-specific-project.md): How to select the right GPU for your specific project
- [Make sure you have a valid payment option with enough funds](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/make-sure-you-have-a-valid-payment-option-with-enough-funds.md): Ensuring that you have enough funds to cover your render helps save a lot of hassle
- [Ensure optimal computing environment](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/ensure-optimal-computing-environment.md): Minimizing the number of open applications and enough free memory on your rig helps improve the Boost for Daz experience significantly
- [Is Your Internet Upload Speed Enough?](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/is-your-internet-upload-speed-enough.md): Higher internet upload speeds can greatly enhance your Boost for Daz experience and optimize expenses.  Here's what works best.
- [Access Real-time Iray Server Logs](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/access-real-time-iray-server-logs.md): See the blow-by-blow log activity while you render
- [The Secret of the Cache](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/the-secret-of-the-cache.md): Automatic smart cache management helps accelerate your render process
- [Sample simple .DUF file](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/sample-simple-.duf-file.md): Kick the Boost for Daz tires with a simple .duf file
- [Iray Server settings to maximize render performance for large format (> 2000x2000) scenes](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/top-tips-and-tricks/iray-server-settings-to-maximize-render-performance-for-large-format-greater-than-2000x2000-scenes.md): Iray Server Admin settings to optimize performance when rendering large format scenes
- [Goodies](https://docs.boostfordaz.com/extras/goodies.md): Additional elements that support and encourage our Boost for Daz Community