Renderers

The topics in this section describe the renderers that are provided with 3ds Max, and the controls associated with them.

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Topics in this section

Render Message Window
The Render Message window displays errors and other messages from some renderers (though not the Default Scanline renderer).
Arnold for 3ds Max (MAXtoA)
Arnold for 3ds Max (MAXtoA) is the default renderer, supporting interactive rendering from the interface.
Scanline Renderer
The Scanline Renderer is a versatile renderer that renders the scene as a series of scanlines that are generated from top to bottom.
Autodesk Rendering on the Cloud
Use A360 (Autodesk) cloud rendering so you can continue working on your desktop while rendering.
ART Renderer
The Autodesk Raytracer (ART) renderer is a fast, CPU-only, physically-based renderer ideal for Architectural, Product, and Industrial Design renderings and animations.
Quicksilver Hardware Renderer
The Quicksilver hardware renderer uses graphics hardware to generate renderings.
VUE File Renderer
The VUE File Renderer creates VUE (.vue) files. VUE files use an editable ASCII format.