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Maya Python change current renderer in render setting

How to change current renderer in maya by python commands. for example : "maya software" to "mental ray" or vice versa any python or pymel command.?

import pymel.core as pm
import maya.cmds as cmds
Solution 
  • import maya.cmds as cmds

    Switch to mental ray

    cmds.setAttr("defaultRenderGlobals.currentRenderer", "mentalRay", type="string")

    Switch to maya software

    cmds.setAttr("defaultRenderGlobals.currentRenderer", "mayaSoftware", type="string")