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Features
3ds Max 2018 modeling and rendering software
Produce professional-quality 3D animations, renders, and models with 3ds Max® software. An efficient toolset helps you create better 3D and virtual reality (VR) content in less time.
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Motion Paths
Manipulate animations directly in the viewport and get direct feedback when making adjustments in your scene.
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Character animation and rigging tools
Create procedural animation and character rigging with CAT, biped, and crowd animation tools.
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General animation tools
Use keyframe and procedural animation tools. View and edit animation trajectories directly in the viewport.
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Particle Flow effects
Create sophisticated particle effects such as water, fire, spray, and snow. (video: 1:12 min.)
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Max Creation Graph controllers
Author animation controllers, using a new generation of animation tools that you can create, modify, package, and share.
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Animated deformers
Add life to creatures and simulate fluidic effects. Use animated deformers on particles and other geometry types.
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3ds Max Interactive
Access integrated tools for creating VR visualizations without leaving your 3ds Max workspace.
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Arnold 5 for 3ds Max
Version 1.0 of the MAXtoA plug-in is now integrated into 3ds Max, giving you access to Arnold's latest features.
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Physical Camera
Simulate real-life camera settings such as shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, exposure, and other options.
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Asset Library
Access 3D content on your local computer and network in a single view, making content instantly searchable.
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Improved pipeline tools integration
Gain tighter integration with several pipeline tools with an extended and improved Python/.NET toolset.
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Smart asset packaging
Connect 3ds Max and Stingray to help reduce time spent in scene creation, iteration, and testing.
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New | Customizable workspaces
Match your UI to the way you think and work with a more responsive, modern, and customizable user experience.
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New | MAX to LMV
View MAX files using Forge Viewer in a web browser to review and share assets.
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New | Data Channel Modifier
Extract information directly from a model, which you can use to help inform other types of modifications.
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New | Blended Box Map
Morph visible seams by blending as many as six materials applied to an object.
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Mesh and surface modeling
Efficiently create parametric and organic objects with polygon, subdivision surface, and spline-based modeling features.
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Texture assignment and editing
Perform creative texture mapping operations such as tiling, mirroring, decal placement, blurring, and spline mapping.
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Hair and Fur modifier
Manipulate hair and fur directly in viewports with selection and styling tools, such as tools for cutting and brushing.
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