Autodesk Introduces 3ds Max Design 2010

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Autodesk Inc. is introducing Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010, the latest version of its modeling, animation and rendering software for design professionals. The 2010 release features a broad range of new capabilities and enhancements that accelerate design iteration and help architects create more sustainable designs.

Autodesk 3ds Max Design software helps architects, designers, engineers and visualization professionals explore, validate and communicate their creative ideas—from the initial conceptual model to the final cinema-quality presentation. 3ds Max Design provides digital continuity with the AutoCAD, Revit and Autodesk Inventor software product families, enabling design data to be reused for visualization.

Key Highlights of 3ds Max Design 2010

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 software has been expanded with at least 350 new features. Functions and improvements include:

· Enhanced viewport display with rendering-style effects—including soft shadows, exposure control and ambient occlusion—achieves photorealistic quality that supports rapid decision-making.

· A new Graphite modeling and texturing system introducing at least 100 new creative tools helps designers explore and rapidly iterate their ideas.

· A solution enabling real-time lighting analysis to validate the effect of direct illumination, together with newly certified Exposure technology, helps users create more sustainable designs.

· An extensive library of particle effects and flicker-free rendering enhancements help users communicate their design intent and bring their stories to life using the latest game and film technology.

Price and Availability

The English-language version of 3ds Max Design 2010 is expected to become available during spring 2009. The company also expects Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 for entertainment professionals to be available in March 2009.