You can do it either by (a) loading each file, submitting them to the
network queue, and then placing your machine in slave mode; or (b)
via batch rendering. The format for batch rendering is: "3ds render
[path]filename[.3ds] [options]"
See the Advanced User Guide, page 7 (for version 4) for more information on
batch rendering.
LAM
Of course !
You can either set up BATCH RENDERING or NETWORK RENDERING on a single machine.
Look for these Topics in your manual there are brief descriptions what to do.
Michael