Autodesk has announced the release of 3ds Max 2022. New features include
revamped versions of the Slice, Symmetry, and Relax modifiers, as well as
useful enhancements to the Smart Extrude tools.
Smart Extrude gains two new functions. When extruding
inwards, it is now possible to cut through, delete and stitch the opposite
faces to create a hole, similar to a boolean subtraction. Conversely, if an
outward extrusion completely penetrates another part of the mesh then a bridge
is formed, similar to a boolean union.
The slice modifier has been updated with a new Radial
Slice option. For planar slicing, it is now possible to slice on the X,Y, and Z
axis in a single modifier. In the past, you’d need to stack up 3 separate
modifiers to achieve something similar. Also new is the ability to
automatically cap the sliced faces. The Symmetry modifier gains similar
features, with the ability to use multiple symmetry planes in a single
modifier. Both modifiers are able to align their gizmo to faces or to be
influenced by the transforms of another object in a scene.
The Relax modifier has also been overhauled with a new
Preserve Volume option that can reduce noisy models without affecting larger
details. According to Autodesk it is designed to work well with scan data and
can help improve the processing time of the recently introduced Retopology
Tools.
The performance of these modifiers has been improved too,
as it has for the revamped Extrude modifier which boasts performance
improvements of up to 100 times plus an improved capping algorithm.
Protection Against Malicious Scripts has been improved
including Malware Removal that automatically detects and eliminates malicious
scripts from scene files and startup scripts. Scene Script Execution offers
further protection against malicious scripts embedded in 3ds Max scene files.
Arnold has been updated with a new render configuration
window with a faster QT-based UI, quicker and more responsive QT-based
Quicksilver render settings, and the ability to sync Viewport bloom
settings to Quicksilver settings. The Arnold RenderView now includes the
ability to relight images using light mixing, denoise images, and add bloom
effects.
Other features in this release include pre-configured
maps for the bake to texture tool, improvements to viewport AO and floating
windows that can now be viewed full screen without a border using a
hotkey.
You can see a list of what’s new for each release on the 3ds Max blog.
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