faq on worker not finding blender #104225

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@ -74,16 +74,19 @@ WRN Blender could not be found, Flamenco Manager will have to supply a full path
There are two ways to resolve this problem: There are two ways to resolve this problem:
1. Blender be installed in well known location using Blender installer or 1. Blender be installed in [platform dependent paths][blenderpaths] using the Blender installer or
available in the environment $PATH. available in the environment $PATH.
2. Use [blender two-way variable configuration][blendervar] for each known `platform` (eg: Windows, Linux or MacOS). 2. Use a [two-way variable named `blender`][blendervar] for each platform (eg: Windows, Linux or MacOS).
Note, in option (2) the `blender` path for the Worker is sent when a Render Job Task is enqueued. For option (1), Flamenco will attempt to locate Blender by examining the system.
In option (2) the `blender` path for the Worker is sent when a Render Job Task is enqueued.
The Worker will still show a warning on startup and expect the Flamenco Manager to send the Blender The Worker will still show a warning on startup and expect the Flamenco Manager to send the Blender
path to use. path to use.
[blendervar]: {{< ref "usage/variables/blender" >}} [blendervar]: {{< ref "usage/variables/blender" >}}
[blenderpath]: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/blender_directory_layout.html#platform-dependent-paths
## Can I change the paths/names of the rendered files? ## Can I change the paths/names of the rendered files?