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ProMaterials, a library of easy-to-use, physically based materials for mental ray software—based on manufacturing-supplied data and professional images—is included in 3ds Max Design 2009. This video demonstrates how these tools give architects and designers fast access to commonly used building and design materials like professional wall paint—with glossy or matte finishes and solid glass or concrete surfaces.
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