Hi There
Sorry to report this, but I also have had numerous Max "freezes" while "parsing the scene". Small scene, playing with fake volumetric light effect. Start, stop , adjust, re-render > freeze.
Our workstations should be up to the task, I'd say. (Viz department of a major architectural firm)
When it happened once, few days ago, it was merely "interesting". Now, after several crashes it takes a bit of the polish off your, otherwise, great product.
I am still evaluating Corona's suitability for our office.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Marek