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