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Quick Start Guide
1. Download and install Spark Cloud Studio
Download for your OS and run the installer .exe or .dmg. Depending on your browser security settings, you may need to authorize to “Keep” the download. On Windows you should run both the installer and application by right click and choosing "Run as Administrator” to avoid any security blocks by Microsoft.
2. Create your Spark Cloud Studio account, sign in and set up
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Launch the Spark Cloud Studio app. The first time you run the application it will download some additional dependencies including Spark ShareSync™ desktop and TGX. Note that a reboot will be required on Windows to complete installation of dependencies.
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In the app, click Sign up for free
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Enter your details and use the referral code if you have one
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Complete email verification, return to the app and sign in
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Go through initial setup for your account, including choosing a location for your services and optionally creating your first workstation.
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Upon completion of first time setup you'll be prompted to sign in via web browser and open in Spark ShareSync to connect your network fileshare.
3. Make your Spark Cloud Studio workstation your own
You're all set! Now it's time to make your Spark Cloud Studio workstation your own.
Launch your first workstation, Connect and install the tools you need... then start creating! Whether it's for rendering, editing, or collaborating — Spark Cloud Studio is ready for whatever you wish to build. Your files and projects are now accessible everywhere you are, so dive in and bring your projects to life.
Launch your first workstation, Connect and install the tools you need... then start creating! Whether it's for rendering, editing, or collaborating — Spark Cloud Studio is ready for whatever you wish to build. Your files and projects are now accessible everywhere you are, so dive in and bring your projects to life.
Working with your Spark ShareSync files
On your device
It is intended that you're always working with files saved to Spark ShareSync network drive (S: on Windows ) on all devices (laptops, workstations, remote, local, etc). This way everything that is available to you whenever you are, including on your Spark ProStation workstations. Wherever you’re running Spark ShareSync those files will be available just as if they were all on those devices.
Note: the Shares folder is for files and folders that have been shared with you. This is not for sharing files with other people or workstations.
Note: the Shares folder is for files and folders that have been shared with you. This is not for sharing files with other people or workstations.
On your Spark ProStation
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Project storage (S: Spark ShareSync network share)
Use S: for all your projects and work files. These are saved to Spark ShareSync and are available across all your devices wherever you're working. -
Persistent storage (C: System Drive)
Anything saved to C: on your remote Spark Cloud Studio workstation will only exist on that specific machine and won’t be available anywhere else. Everything saved to and installed to C: will be persistent across restarts and reconfigurations.Note: Use the S: drive on your remote workstations for all work files. -
Scratch disk (Z: NVMe Drive)
Your workstation may also have an ultra-high-speed NVMe mounted to Z: that’s great for high-performance scratch such as a rendering cache or temp files. Anything saved to this drive is ephemeral, i.e., it will be wiped clean whenever your workstation is turned off.
