Discreet 3ds max Extensions

[Richard Seanor]

Here some info i think everyone will be interested in.

From Discreets website
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Discreet 3ds max Extensions
As a Discreet Subscription member, you can benefit from unique software features. Released periodically, Discreet® Extensions are downloadable software modules that enhance your Discreet software, providing you with new specialized functionality immediately after it is developed. You benefit from leading-edge capabilities, convenient implementation without disruption to ongoing projects, a shorter learning curve, and lower training costs.

Discreet is pleased to release its first product extension, exclusively for 3ds max™ subscription customers.

3ds max Design Extension
The Design Extension consists of a robust set of tools for undertaking design visualization projects. Virtually all specialized design functionality included in Autodesk® VIZ 4 will now be accessible directly from within 3ds max 5 software. This includes the unique DWG Linking feature that allows 3ds max customers to further leverage 3D design data created with any DWG-based CAD application such as AutoCAD® or Autodesk Architectural Desktop™.

Other valuable features subscription customers will obtain from the Design Extension include:

Architectural Objects - Easily create and modify complex architectural elements such as walls, doors, windows, stairs and railings

Foliage Objects - Add a wide variation of realistic 3D vegetation to your scenes by parametrically controlling the appearance of 13 plant species included in the foliage library

Luminaires - Create specialized assemblies that represent the geometry, mechanics and photometric performance of any lighting fixture

Two-point perspective camera correction modifier - Automatically generate a two point perspective view from any camera. Two-point perspective (that maintains parallel vertical lines) is a classic representation for architectural rendering

Panorama Exporter - Generate 360 degree panoramic renderings suitable for interactive presentation using QuickTime® VR or other panoramic browsers

Region Net Render - Improve productivity by using the 3ds max network rendering system to create single frame high resolution images.

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[Ernesto Pacheco]

How can I get a subscription for 3Ds MAX 5? :???:

[ November 27, 2002, 08:50 AM: Message edited by: CHE ]

[Michiel Quist]

Well,

it was in the news on CGarchitect on november the 8th and the link to it is:

http://www.discreet.com/subscription/

Subscription is only available when you are currently running MAX5/VIZ4 or you live in the USA, Canada, or mainland Europe

just read and sign up... I think subscription goes through your local reseller of your copy of MAX

[Ernesto Pacheco]

I ordered my copy of MAX 5 online, so I do not have a reseller. I have tried to get in contact with resellers in my area but I haven't had luck at all.

[Michiel Quist]

well then contact discreet directly, I dont think they give you a hard time acquiring a membership...

(post 400) hehehe watch out nisus here I come

[Ernesto Pacheco]

Thanks Quizzy, Do you an idea of how much they are charging for the subscription?

[Michiel Quist]

no i don't... but it should be free

[steve gilbert]

membership is around $300 plus $400 per 12 months

steve g