# Steps for Rendering - Streaming or Queuing

Depending on whether you decide to render via Streaming or Queue there are some Daz configurations that will help you create great renders.

* [Steps and settings to Render via Streaming](#important-configurations-prior-to-rendering-via-streaming)
* [Steps and settings to Render via Queuing](#important-configurations-prior-to-rendering-via-queue)

### Important configurations prior to Rendering via Streaming

**Step A: Connect to Iray Server**

In Daz Studio, go to: Render settings > Advanced (Tab) > Bridge (Tab)

* 1\. **Uncheck** Protocol (Secure) checkbox
* 2\. **Click** Connect button
* 3\. **Check** Rendering (Enabled) checkbox

Then,

**Step B: Start Render (Streaming)**

In Daz Studio, go to: Render settings > Advanced (Tab) > Completion (Parameter)

* 4\. **Set MAX TIME (secs) to 0 (zero)** - To ensure uninterrupted rendering, the MAX TIME parameter should be checked and reset to zero before rendering - every time. 
* 5\. **Click Render to start rendering** - With your active Iray Server connection, you can Render as many Daz projects you want, prior to logging out.

### Important configurations prior to Rendering via Queue

**Step A: Add to Cloud Render Queue**

In Daz Studio, go to: Render settings > Advanced (Tab) > Bridge (Tab)

1. **Uncheck** Protocol (Secure) checkbox
2. **Uncheck** Rendering (Enabled) checkbox
3. **Set MAX TIME (secs) to 0 (zero)** - To ensure uninterrupted rendering, the MAX TIME parameter should be checked and reset to zero before rendering - every time.  *\[In Daz Studio, go to: Render settings > Advanced (Tab) > Completion (Parameter)]*
4. **Set Nitro** Mode to **OFF**. (Parameter options in the *Bridge* Tab)\
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5. **Click** Add to Queue \[...] button

**Step B: Manage your Iray Server Queue**

1. **Click OPEN IRAY SERVER ADMIN** button to open Iray Server Admin in a new browser tab - Logging into Iray Server Queue Admin is required to START / STOP Queue and to download your render results
2. **Copy & Paste** Name and unique Iray Server session password into the Iray Server Admin page to log in
3. **Manage Queue** - you can start, stop, and restart your Render queue. Once renders are complete, you need to download your rendered file from your virtual Iray server to your local hard drive prior to terminating your session.