How can I permanently disable Cloud render?
I am using Topaz, since it runs locally on my machine. I am not allowed to upload my clients photos into the cloud. Now, there is this new cloud render button right next to the normal export button.
With a simple miss-click, I will violate my contracts.
Is there a way to disable this function? I understand that many people can benefit from it, but one of the reasons I chose this product was that it runs purly locally.
that button is for Rendering out on TOPAZ servers so the photo you work on to speed up time… If it stays on the cloud then yes that is a problem…
Yes, that is what I understood.
It would be great if there was an option in the preferences menu, to disable cloud rendering and remove the button, so it isn’t as easy to make a mistake.
You could always just block internet access to Gigapixel
You could always just block internet access to Gigapixel
Isn’t internet access required for activation?
Tried to log out in the app to avoid this cloud hovering everywhere but this deactivated the application.
Ok, it got rid of the cloud too 
but the app is in trial mode.
Will play with Windows Firewall or just downgrade to 7.x.
I second this request. Seems like a cash grab anyway. Let me render locally and worry about the time it takes to do so myself! I’ll never go back to adobe products after they went subscription based and it feels like this software is heading that way.
No, if you want you can activate your software and then use it offline. Don’t log out.
Sadly, this also blocks any checks of updated versions and model downloads.
Blocking GP with the firewall is not working. The software is not able to authenticate the login, if it is blocked. Next to the problems regarding updates…
So, the offered solution does not work.
No, if have tried it several times now. I am always logged out after a restart and I can not even reactivate, as long as it is blocked.
bump to this question, disabling Cloud Rendering is of vital importance to not violate contracts.
This will be an option in v8.3, due soon.
HI JanG!
In version 8.3.0 you now have the ability to disable cloud render.
Go to your preferences > cloud render > toggle off “Cloud Rendering”
Please submit a ticket with our Support team and let us know if you run into any issues.
