
A plugin user guide, like the Arnold for Maya User Guide, covers how to use that shader in the Maya user interface. For example, the Arnold User Guide contains the full documentation for the standard surface shader. The fourth tab ( AOVs) provides control over Arbitrary Output Variables (passes). The Arnold User Guide is the full documentation for all Arnold nodes and settings. The second tab (Arnold Renderer) provides access to the parameters that control render quality, lights, motion blur, etc. The first tab (Common) provides access to output drivers so that you can write the Arnold render out as EXR, PNG, JPEG, etc. To access the global render settings choose Rendering > Render Setup. These are global settings that control the behavior of Arnold rendering throughout the scene (there are also per-object settings, accessed via the Modify Panel). When Arnold is the currently selected renderer in 3ds Max, the Render Setup dialog will give access to Arnold settings. Arnold GPU Switch seamlessly between CPU and GPU rendering. The Arnold User Guide provides the full documentation for the global Arnold render settings. Key features of Arnold 2023 From furry creatures to wondrous landscapes, the robust Arnold toolset helps artists render professional-grade 3D characters and complex scenes with ease. From furry creatures to wondrous landscapes, the robust Arnold toolset helps artists render professional-grade 3D characters and complex scenes with ease. The Arnold for 3ds Max User Guide explains how to work with the Arnold render settings in the 3ds Max user interface.

See Render Settings in the Arnold User Guide
