HP Scalable Visualization Array Software - Manual (Page 4)

4.3.1 Set Up Control for an Application..........................................................................................34
4.3.2 Launch an Application in Interactive Mode...........................................................................35
4.3.3 Launch an Application in Batch Mode....................................................................................36
4.3.4 Run an Application Using HP RGS.........................................................................................36
5 Setting Up and Running a Visualization Session......................................................39
5.1 Configuration Data Files.................................................................................................................39
5.2 Running an Application Using Scripts............................................................................................40
5.2.1 Selecting a Template or Script.................................................................................................40
5.2.2 Modifying a Script Template...................................................................................................41
5.2.3 Using a Script to Launch an Application................................................................................42
5.3 Running an Interactive Session.......................................................................................................42
5.4 Use Head or Remote-Capable Nodes in a Job.................................................................................43
5.4.1 Head Node..............................................................................................................................43
5.4.2 Remote-Capable Node............................................................................................................43
5.5 Using Nodes as a Different Type.....................................................................................................44
5.6 Running a Stereo Application.........................................................................................................44
5.7 G-Sync Framelock Support.............................................................................................................45
5.7.1 Use the Framelock Script Option............................................................................................45
5.7.2 Use the Framelock Script Function.........................................................................................46
5.7.3 Use the Framelock Utility........................................................................................................46
6 Application Examples..................................................................................................47
6.1 Running an Existing Application on a Single SVA Workstation....................................................47
6.1.1 Assumptions and Goal............................................................................................................47
6.1.2 HP Remote Graphics Software and Use..................................................................................48
6.1.2.1 Location for Application Execution and Control............................................................48
6.1.2.2 Data Access......................................................................................................................49
6.1.2.3 Use of Display Surfaces...................................................................................................49
6.1.2.4 Launch Script...................................................................................................................50
6.1.2.4.1 Non-Interactive Example........................................................................................50
6.1.2.4.2 Interactive Mode Example......................................................................................51
6.1.3 VirtualGL and TurboVNC Applications and Use...................................................................52
6.1.3.1 Assumptions....................................................................................................................52
6.1.3.2 Interactive Mode Example..............................................................................................53
6.1.3.3 Collaborative Viewing.....................................................................................................54
6.1.3.4 Encrypt the Connection with SSH..................................................................................54
6.1.3.4.1 Steps for Windows Desktops..................................................................................54
6.1.3.4.2 Steps for Linux Desktops........................................................................................55
6.2 Running Render and Display Applications Using ParaView.........................................................55
6.2.1 Assumptions and Goal............................................................................................................55
6.2.2 ParaView Overview.................................................................................................................56
6.2.3 Location for Application Execution and Control....................................................................56
6.2.4 Data Access..............................................................................................................................58
6.2.5 Use of Display Surfaces...........................................................................................................58
6.2.6 Launch Script Template ..........................................................................................................59
6.3 Running a Workstation Application Using a Multi-Tile Display...................................................59
6.3.1 Assumptions and Goal............................................................................................................59
6.3.2 Chromium Overview and Usage Notes..................................................................................59
6.3.3 Distributed Multi-Head X (DMX)...........................................................................................60
6.3.4 Location for Application Execution and Control....................................................................60
6.3.5 Data Access..............................................................................................................................61
6.3.6 Using Display Surfaces............................................................................................................62
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