Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2012 software delivers powerful new rendering toolsets, enhanced iterative workflows, and an accelerated graphics core that together help increase overall productivity. Featuring the physically accurate iray renderer from mental images, versatile procedural textures, and stylized rendering capabilities, 3ds Max Design 2012 helps designers present their creative vision more effectively. Moreover, with Nitrous render-quality accelerated viewports, designers can more rapidly iterate on their ideas to achieve workflows with AutoCAD Civil 3D software, designers can more seamlessly aggregate their CAD data into powerful storytelling visualizations.

Autodesk 3ds Max Design provides a comprehensive, integrated rendering, 3D modeling, and animation software solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists to help tell the story behind their designs.
* Rapid iteration of designs—With interoperability with the AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Inventor software product families, 3ds Max Design enables users to experience non-destructive workflows when upstream changes occur. The software also supports more than 30 2D and 3D data formats.
* Accurate daylight analysis—3ds Max Design is one of the tools validated by the CNRC for the simulation and analysis of indirect and daylight effects. In addition, direct lighting can be explored in real-time in the viewport.
* High-impact visuals—Technology proven in the entertainment industry enables designers and visualization specialists to create cinematic-quality imagery using:
An industry-leading polygon modeling toolset
Out-of-the-box animation, character, and effects tools
Network rendering with mental ray