Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 18-07-2009 , 08:45 PM
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max - discontinued

i have heard over the last few weeks that autodesk are going to stop producing 3D max.
i have heard this from various ppl including ppl from the industry but i cant find no sources for the info

any1 heard anything about this?

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# 2 19-07-2009 , 04:39 AM
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I must say that I doubt it. Max is, despite what I think, a well respected, and well used, software, and I do not believe that Autodesk would put their lives, and respect, on such a high and lonely limb. Max is the most widely used 3D software, unless I am mistaken, and Autodesk knows that. Unless they are merging Maya and Max, it doesn't seem at all possible.
That too would be a big mistake on their part.
No word yet from the internet on the topic though,
I will keep an eye or two out for any news.
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# 3 19-07-2009 , 08:31 AM
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The biggest 3d application community, is with MAX.So it is impossible to discontinue sth, which has this kind of backbone.

# 4 20-07-2009 , 09:19 AM
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I very very highly doubt it.


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# 5 20-07-2009 , 12:28 PM
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# 6 21-07-2009 , 12:59 PM
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There was an autodesk stand at an event I was at over the weekend, I asked and got the look of someone who's lost their marbles, so I would doubt it!


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# 7 27-07-2009 , 08:22 PM
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I wouldn't be surprised if they started phasing it out slowly, if and when they come out with a new flagship application.

But yes. Discontinuing it would make a huge outcry in the 3d industry. At work, we use 3ds max mostly. Our pipeline is developed for it, etc. So no. I don't think they will just cancel it.


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