Autodesk announced the release of Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011.
The 2011 version delivers new techniques for more rapidly iterating design concepts, accurately analyzing daylight effects, and creating emotionally engaging visuals to validate and communicate the story behind a design.
It also helps simplify the process of aggregating data from multiple CAD applications.
"Design communication is about storytelling," said Ken Pimentel, director of the Visual Communications Group at Autodesk.
"For many of our customers, a high-impact visualization can make the difference between winning a bid or walking away empty-handed."
"The new object painting brushes, Slate node-based material editor and Quicksilver hardware renderer in 3ds Max Design 2011 will help me work faster and better," said Alessandro Cangelosi, a successful freelancer and visual effects artist.
"The ability to save in the 3ds Max 2010 file format is one of the most important additions.
It will enable me to work in the 2011 version and then deliver the final project using the old file format without compatibility problems.
3ds Max Design 2011 is a must have."