What Is Azure Active Directory? Apr 2026

LaunchControl is the official Blender Add-on for BoltRenders, built to remove the hassle from rendering. It prepares your files automatically and connects Blender directly to the farm, giving you a faster, smoother workflow.

LaunchControl Add-on panel overview.

One-Click Project Prep

Automatically check project integrity, consolidate assets, bake simulations, and package everything into a "farm-ready" pack in seconds.

Launch Renders from Blender

Submit projects to BoltRenders and start new evaluations directly from Blender without leaving your workspace, keeping the focus on your art.

Quick Links, Always Handy

From resources to project submission, everything you need is just one click away inside Blender.

Built for Speed & Reliability

LaunchControl eliminates setup errors and ensures your files are always farm-ready, giving you a faster, smoother workflow.

Why LaunchControl?

Every 3D artist knows the pain of sending projects to a render farm. Missing textures, broken paths, and endless file adjustments can turn a simple job into hours of wasted effort. LaunchControl removes these obstacles by automating the preparation process and packaging everything correctly on the first try. It serves as a reliable bridge between Blender and BoltRenders, making sure your work arrives ready to render without the usual headaches. The outcome is straightforward: less time spent fixing problems and far more time available for actual creative work.

  1. Download the latest LaunchControl .zip file from BoltRenders.
  2. Open Blender and go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons.
  3. Open the dropdown on the top left and click on Install from Disk.... Blender Preferences window showing the Add-ons section with 'Install from Disk' option highlighted.
  4. Select the LaunchControl .zip and click on Install. File browser in Blender with the LaunchControl zip file selected for installation.
  5. Enable the Add-on by checking the box next to LaunchControl. Blender Add-ons list showing LaunchControl enabled with its checkbox ticked.
  6. Access LaunchControl from the N-Panel under the BoltRenders tab.

What Is Azure Active Directory? Apr 2026

It serves as the "security guard" for your digital workspace, verifying user identities and ensuring the right people have access to the right resources. 🛡️ Core Features

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), now officially rebranded as as of July 2023, is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. What is Azure Active Directory?

A "smart bouncer" that grants or denies access based on real-time signals like user location, device health, and sign-in risk. It serves as the "security guard" for your

Adds a second layer of security (e.g., a phone app or text code), which Microsoft claims blocks 99.9% of identity-based attacks. Adds a second layer of security (e

Users log in once to access thousands of cloud apps (like Salesforce, Slack, and Microsoft 365) without re-entering credentials.

Admins manage all users, groups, and device permissions from a single web-based portal (the Entra admin center). 🏛️ Azure AD vs. Traditional Active Directory (AD)

Is LaunchControl free?

Yes, LaunchControl is completely free to use with your BoltRenders account.

Which Blender versions are supported?

LaunchControl works with Blender 4.x and newer versions.

Does LaunchControl change my Blender files?

No, it only collects your assets and creates a prepared copy for rendering, leaving your original project untouched.

Need help with LaunchControl?

Our team is here to assist you.