We have a new update for 3ds Max 2025, is update 2.
Now max support import and export for SVG files. Preserving layers and color information. This will make it way more easier to exchange vector information data with other applications.
The Data channel modifier received a bunch of new presets to create different mesh manipulation. Invert solfselections, select border edges, select edges based on open uvs, hard edges based on smoothing groups, convert polygons to elements, and more.
Use Stack Selection checkbox is added Vol.Select, Poly Select, and Mesh Select modifiers. This allows the modifier to get the selection info dynamically from the incoming stack. Then, you can set soft selection for the selection.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ed4THqPgkfg
A new Scientific color map has been added to the OSL collection with different predefined color ramps.
https://youtube.com/shorts/nqbC-kqCO2A?si=7vOpBq62ipTami1d
Flow retopology 1.0 has been added. Its the same functionality we had with retopology modifier but on the cloud, to send heavy meshes. This is a standalone component that you can download on your autodesk download section.
Now is possible to adjust the border line and opacity of your selections or overlays.
USD has been updated to 0.8, now making possible to use the stage cameras as a 3dsmax camera. A new USD controller to get all type of custom data, and improved performance in general.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WwTg3qMd7CA
maxtoA also updated to version 5.7.2.1 with a new toon tone-mapping, better volume denoiser, many lights support for light-linking, improved OSL interoperability, and more.
You can check all the new features on Changsoo Website.
