I am a long term user of 3ds Max software. It is one of the best in the industry tool for creating 3d models on computer. It is from a well known brand Autodesk, so you can trust it completely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Like most software at present this also demands high configuration computers. You can't run this software properly if you don't have the supported computer. You need to have good graphics to run it smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It gives a lot of tools for creating models. With the right skills and the right equipment, it allows you to create professional models and animations. Exported objects work with other popular software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Very complicated for novices. Requires a computer and graphics card with high parameters. The software and training prices are quite high for an individual user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some of the best features of 3DS Max are
1. It supports 3rd party Plugins and Applications (e.g., V-Ray, RealFlow)
2. Most of the modeling tools are available in Max, and that too in the Metric system
3. It has a significant place in the history of 3d Art
4. Script language, Max script makes it easier for artists Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. It gets super heavy for a standard computer system
2. needs quality system requirement
3. A bit expensive
4. Has compatibility issues on several occasions with the legacy files Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The procedural workflow using modifiers in 3DS Max is one of the best among all the softwares. The variety of plugins available for it is also very vast which helps to make the workflow very fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The interface, I personally never liked the interface. It is very old school and dull. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The autodesk 3ds max is a best software to design drawings related to engineering works in 2d and 3d. Easy to create designs and make edits to the previous designs as compared to other softwares. The design created using 3ds max can also be analysed using the software to check the stress limit and strength of products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
No issues were faced during our use. The software has everything we needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
interior designing with advanced tools and flows available in 3ds max is very good for representing imaginary graphical design to customers easily, rendered images and building designs are very good comparing to other BIM software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
need proper education and skillset to work with this software, need better computer hardware like gpu for high quality image rendering because of heavy load and processing in 3ds max comparing other BIM softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.