I just installed 3ds max 2018 version. Am i supposed to install any Arnold version extra in order to be able to render the scenes or I can render with Arnold that is provided on 3ds max 2018?

[Stephen.Blair]

A 3ds Max install includes the version of MAXtoA that was available at that time.

The latest MAXtoA is available from https://www.arnoldrenderer.com/arnold/download/

[sm38311]

Am I supposed to do it even if I already have Arnold as a Render?

[Stephen.Blair]

What version of MAXtoA? You don't have to upgrade, but if you want the latest version with the latest bug fixes and new features, you can upgrade.

[sm38311]

MAXtoA Version does not appear at all on my side. In order to be able to make renders I have to get it, haven't I? Maybe it is a weird question but I just started to work with 3ds max and I have not got used to it yet.

[Stephen.Blair]

You probably have a very old version of MAXtoA.

It's up to you: use the old one or download and install the latest from arnoldrenderer.com

[sm38311]

I do not think so, because I have not got any MAXtoA version yet, as you can see on the attached photo and I do not really know if that is an issue?

[Stephen.Blair]

You have MAXtoA

That is why you see Arnold listed as a renderer.

MAXtoA is a plugin that makes Arnold available in 3ds Max.

In the 3ds Max menu bar, click Arnold > Help > About MAXtoA

That's the version of MAXtoA you have. Probably 1.2.917 or older.

[sm38311]

Thank you for the info mate:)

[sm38311]

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Hey bro, How are you?

I've got a problem with Arnold render...I was doing daylight because I needed it to define shades on a building, I chose the location, added the materials, the time and date; and in the end render it's only possible with ART Renderer. Do you know what could have gone wrong?