Autodesk3ds Max Design 2012 software delivers powerful new rendering toolsets,enhanced iterative workflows, and an accelerated graphics core thattogether help increase overall productivity.
Featuring thephysically accurate iray renderer from mental images, versatileprocedural textures, and stylized rendering capabilities, 3ds Max Design2012 helps designers present their creative vision more effectively.Moreover, with Nitrous render-quality accelerated viewports, designerscan more rapidly iterate on their ideas to achieve workflows withAutoCAD Civil 3D software, designers can more seamlessly aggregate theirCAD data into powerful storytelling visualizations.

Autodesk 3dsMax Design provides a comprehensive, integrated rendering, 3D modeling,and animation software solution for architects, designers, civilengineers, and visualization specialists to help tell the story behindtheir designs.

* Rapid iteration of designsWith interoperabilitywith the AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Inventor software productfamilies, 3ds Max Design enables users to experience non-destructiveworkflows when upstream changes occur. The software also supports morethan 30 2D and 3D data formats.
* Accurate daylight analysis3ds MaxDesign is one of the tools validated by the CNRC for the simulation andanalysis of indirect and daylight effects. In addition, direct lightingcan be explored in real-time in the viewport.
* High-impactvisualsTechnology proven in the entertainment industry enablesdesigners and visualization specialists to create cinematic-qualityimagery using:
o An industry-leading polygon modeling toolset
o Out-of-the-box animation, character, and effects tools
o Network rendering with mental ray

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