Short and Sweet
This is a short one, mainly because I’m crazily snowed under with work, and secondly as a result of the 217, 218… 219 unread emails in my inbox, so lets get going…
CAD ‘Object Enablers’ (OEs) for 3ds Max / Design 2009
The latest Object Enablers for 3ds Max / Design 2009 can be found here. They cover all the main Autodesk applications including:
- AutoCAD Civil 2009
- AutoCAD Civil 2009 Mentor Grid Coord Sys Files
- AutoCAD Architecture 2009
- AutoCAD MEP 2009
- Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009
Object Enablers are freeware applications which allow data created in the relevant CAD application to be accessed. If any of you import CAD data from the above apps, then I strongly suggest you download these freeware updates.
Creativity Extension for 3ds Max / Design 2009
This is available exclusively for those of you on the Autodesk Subscription program and expands the existing toolset within 3ds Max / Design 2009. If you haven’t already downloaded this extension, I strongly recommend you do so, as this has a huge range of bonus tools that will make your life easier.
Key Features in the Creativity Extension for 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max Design 2009 include:
Advanced Particle Effects - The Creativity Extension offers PFlowAdvanced technology, which includes 12 operators new to both 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design, gives users easier access to a wide range of creative options. Developed with the help of Dr. Oleg Bayborodin, the original author of Particle Flow, PFlowAdvanced offers backwards compatibility with Orbaz Technologies Particle Flow Tools: Box #1, faster performance, improved memory management, and streamlined workflow. This addition greatly enhances the functionality of the Particle Flow toolset. It also gives artists a high performance workflow to access its features including numerous paint tools, Shape operators, Express Save and more.
Integrated Audio - ProSound technology in 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design now allows users to integrate multi-track audio directly into their scene files and adjust audio timing during the animation phase. Using the technology, artists can enhance their projects with high-quality audio and sound effects.
Polygon Modeling - New ProOptimizer technology allows artists to optimize high-poly count 3D models. This modifier offers precise control over the number of faces or points in a scene or model, allows artists to batch files with sub-object level control, lets users reduce a selection up to 75 percent without removing detail, provides real-time scene optimization and much more.
You can access the subs centre & info about what this is by clicking here. Both versions of the extension share the same features.
Random Material ID Script
Lastly here is an interesting script, allowing you to randomly set material ID’s to an editable poly. This was created by 3idee.nl. The script just needs a multi/sub material to be applied to the object, tweak the settings, and you’ve just allowed yourself more time to drink that coffee or read that paper.
The script can be downloaded here.
Image showing example result on roof tiles.
Happy Max’ing.
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