Post-Installation Setup and First Launch

After successfully installing RenderGod, there are a few important setup steps to complete before you begin rendering. This guide will walk you through the initial configuration process.

First Launch

When you launch RenderGod for the first time, you'll see the main application interface with an empty render queue.

Initial Setup Checklist

Before adding your first render job, consider completing these setup tasks:

1. Configure Blender Version - Set which version of Blender RenderGod should use

2. Set Default Export Paths - Configure where your renders will be saved

3. Adjust Theme Settings - Choose your preferred light or dark theme

4. Review Default Settings - Customize default render presets if needed

Desktop Shortcut

If you checked "Create desktop shortcut" during installation, you'll find a RenderGod icon on your desktop. This provides quick access to the application.

Creating a Shortcut Later

If you didn't create a shortcut during installation, you can create one manually:

1. Navigate to the RenderGod installation folder (typically C:\Program Files\RenderGod)

2. Find RenderGod.exe

3. Right-click on the executable

4. Select "Create shortcut"

5. Drag the shortcut to your desktop

Start Menu Access

RenderGod is also accessible from the Windows Start menu:

1. Click the Start button

2. Type "RenderGod" in the search bar

3. Click on the RenderGod application icon

System Tray Integration

RenderGod can run in the system tray for background operation:

• The application minimizes to the system tray when you close the main window

• Right-click the system tray icon to access quick options

• You can restore the main window or exit the application from the tray menu

Initial Configuration

Setting Up Blender Version

Before you can render Blender files, you need to configure which version of Blender RenderGod should use:

1. Click the Settings button (gear icon) in the top-right corner

2. Navigate to the "Blender Version" tab

3. Select your preferred Blender version from the list

4. If your Blender version isn't listed, use "Auto Scan" or "Select Manually"

Important: The Blender version you select will be used for all render operations. Make sure you have this version installed on your system.

Configuring Export Paths

Set up where your rendered files will be saved:

1. Go to Settings > Default Settings

2. Configure the default export folder for Blender renders

3. Set default paths for video and image sequence outputs

Customizing Your Workspace

Theme Selection

Choose your preferred appearance:

1. Go to Settings > Theme Settings

2. Select from:

   • System mode - Follows your Windows theme

   • Light mode - Bright interface

   • Dark mode - Dark interface (recommended for long rendering sessions)

Badge Display

Control which information badges appear in the render queue:

1. Go to Settings > Badge Display

2. Toggle visibility of badges for different job types

3. Badges help identify job types at a glance (Blender Render, Video to Image Sequence, etc.)

Ready to Render

Once you've completed the initial setup, you're ready to start using RenderGod:

1. Import your first Blender file - Drag and drop or use the import button

2. Configure render settings - Adjust resolution, format, and output path if needed

3. Add to queue - Your job will appear in the render queue

4. Start rendering - Click the start button to begin processing

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues during setup:

• Check the Blender Version Configuration section for version setup help

• Review the Importing Files sections for adding projects to the queue

• Consult other documentation sections for specific feature guidance

You're now ready to begin using RenderGod for efficient, automated Blender rendering!