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cadalystlabsreview gallery of work created by users of the company’s products and a very active and useful user’s forum. 3ds Max Design 2009 Autodesk 800.964.6432 www.autodesk.com/3dsmaxdesign Price: $3,495 Autodesk has streamlined its visualization product line somewhat, dropping VIZ and adding a new version of Autodesk 3ds Max that is optimized With 3ds Max Design 2009, Autodesk introduced Reveal rendering, a system that gives users for architects, designers, engineers, very precise control over renderings and the ability to visualize and manipulate a given region and visualization specialists. Autodesk in both the viewport and the frame buffer. 3ds Max Design has the same functionality as 3ds Max — the 3D modelOpteron processor (64-bit version). For the 32-bit version, ing, rendering, an animation solution designed for producyou’ll need at least 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended), ing games and film and video content — but without the and for the 64-bit version, you’ll need at least 1 GB of RAM Software Development Kit (SDK) and with new exposure lighting analysis to assist with LEED green building certifica- (4 GB recommended). Additionally, you will need 500 MB of swap space (2 GB recommended). Both hardwaretion. The Design edition also has its own user interface and accelerated OpenGL and Direct3D are supported. Finally, application defaults, tutorials, and sample files. you’ll need a Windows-compliant pointing device (optiOther features introduced in 3ds Max Design 2009 mized for the Microsoft IntelliMouse) and a DVD-ROM drive include the Reveal rendering toolset that streamlines iterafor software installation. tive workflows and provides faster finished renderings and Some features of 3ds Max Design 2009 are only enabled the ProMaterials library, which includes manufacturerwhen used with graphics hardware that supports Shader related materials for creating design and building surfaces. User interface and workflow updates, combined with Model 3.0 (Pixel Shader and Vertex Shader 3.0). Apple computers based on Intel processors and running Microsoft improved data compatibility, provide better interoperability operating systems currently aren’t supported. with Revit and AutoCAD. For a complete list of what’s new in 3ds Max Design 2009, or to download a 30-day trial version, visit the product Web site. Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 is priced at $3,495; The Autodesk international prices may vary. Purchase includes software Autodesk NavisWorks 2009 for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems, and you 800.964.6432 software famcan use both systems on your workstation with the same www.autodesk.com/navisworks ily includes four licensing, assuming you have the necessary hardware and Price: $4,000 products for OS to support this capability. effective project review on even major AEC design projects Plug-ins from 3ds Max 2008 and earlier versions will by bringing a variety of shareholder data into a single buildnot work with either version of 3ds Max 2009. Those pluging information model. Three of these products — Manins must be recompiled with Microsoft Visual C++ Service age, Simulate, and Review — combine information created Pack 1. For plug-ins to work with the 64-bit versions, they by building information modeling (BIM) applications such as will require porting to that operating system. Numerous Autodesk Revit with geometry and data from other design plug-in developers have already recompiled their products. tools to provide whole-project visualization of all types of A list of plug-in providers that have updated their products models, precise simulation of design performance and 4D is available at http://partnerproductsme.autodesk.com. construction schedules, and clash detection analysis. The The basic system requirements for Autodesk 3ds Max products run independently, although Simulate contains Design 2009 are a PC running Windows XP Professional the Review functionality, and Manage contains both Review (Service Pack 2 or higher, 32-bit version), Windows XP and Simulate level functionality. The fourth product — FreeProfessional x64, or Windows Vista. Microsoft Internet dom — is a free viewer for files in the Autodesk NavisWorks Explorer 6 or higher and DirectX 9.0c are required, and NWD and 3D DWF file formats. OpenGL is optional. The system must have an Intel PenFor this roundup, Autodesk submitted NavisWorks Simutium IV or AMD Athlon XP or higher processor (32-bit verlate 2009, a very capable project review solution for design sion); an Intel EM64T, AMD Athlon 64 or higher; or AMD NavisWorks Simulate 2009 20 www.cadalyst.com cadalyst August 2008 http://www.autodesk.com/3dsmaxdesign http://www.autodesk.com/navisworks http://partnerproductsme.autodesk.com http://www.cadalyst.com

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Cadalyst - August 2008 Contents Editor's Window CAD Central Tech Trends: Rotor Bug Strikes Again Cadalyst Labs Reviews: Digital Dreams — Visualization Software: Make Your Design Visions a Reality Maple 12 — Math Software AutoLINE 2009 — Linetype Management Add-On Deep Access — Digital-Media Asset Management Software View Point: Examining the Autodesk–Bentley Agreement CAD Manager: Managing Multioffice Mayhem MCAD Modeling: Do You Need Modeling Standards? AEC Insight: Modeling Technology for Building Engineers CAD Cartoon Issue Indexes Hot Tip Harry: Better Living with Objects and Smart Entities

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