Getting Started with Octane for Blender

This guide walks you through setting up OctaneRender in Blender - from downloading the correct files to rendering your first scene.

Video guide to getting started with Octane for Blender

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Step 1: Download the Required Files

Visit OTOY's Downloads Page and download the following:

• Octane Server

• Octane for Blender build (make sure the version matches your current Blender version)

⚠️ The Blender build must be version-matched for Octane to function correctly.

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Step 2: Launch the Octane Server

Once both files are installed:

• Launch the Octane Server. This app must be running in the background in order for Octane to work inside Blender.

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Step 3: Enable the Octane Add-on in Blender

Inside Blender:

1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons

2. Search for “Octane”

3. Enable the checkbox next to the Octane plugin

4. Restart Blender if prompted

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Step 4: Set Octane as Your Render Engine

• In the Render Properties tab, switch the render engine to Octane

• You should now see Octane’s render settings and node editor available

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Step 5: Start Building

To begin creating with Octane in Blender:

• Add Octane lights or an HDR environment

• Begin using Octane shaders and materials within the node graph

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✅ You’re Ready!

Octane is now fully integrated with Blender.