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Corona for 3ds Max

Common Abbreviations

This page provides information on the commonly used abbreviations in Chaos Corona.

Last updated 9 January 2026

This page provides information on the commonly used abbreviations in Chaos Corona.

Overview

Abbreviations are often used in technical writing to improve readability and simplify technical language. The article lists commonly used abbreviations and provides brief explanations of their meanings.

Abbreviations and Explanations

Abbreviation

Explanation

Abbreviation

Explanation

AA

Anti-Aliasing

CIE

Corona Image Editor

CXR

Corona EXR

GI

Global Illumination

GI vs AA

Global Illumination versus Anti-Aliasing

HC

Highlight Compression

HDRI

High Dynamic Range Image

IOR

Index of Refraction

IR

Interactive Rendering

LSM

Light Samples Multiplier

LUT

Lookup Table

MSI

Max Sample Intensity

N

Render Node, Render Node License

PT

Path Tracing

RN

Render Node, Render Node License

SSS

Sub-Surface Scattering

Sub

Subscription

UHD Cache

Ultra HD Cache

VFB

Virtual Frame Buffer

WS

Workstation or Workstation License

Installation and Licensing

Overview

Render Settings

This page provides information on the render settings available after setting Corona as the active renderer.

Overview

Activating Corona

Once you've installed Corona for 3ds Max, you need to activate it. The process varies slightly depending on the Corona version you are activating:

Installation and Licensing

Activating Corona Trial

This page provides information on activating and using your Corona Free Trial.

Installation and Licensing

Camera Tab

This page provides information on the Camera Tab of the Render Setup window.

Render Settings