SAT File Import and Export

SAT File Import and Export

Import and export solid models in the SAT format supported by Autodesk Inventor and Revit as well as applications from other vendors. Imported geometry takes the form of Body Objects, which you can modify and render just like standard objects; you can even combine Body Objects with 3D Boolean operations. You can also convert standard objects to Body Objects and export them as ACIS solids. See SAT Files.

SketchUp File Import

You can now import 3D data in the Google SketchUp format (SKP), including cameras and materials. Imported objects take the form of editable polys. See SketchUp Importer.

Improved OpenEXR Support

The OpenEXR plug-in from previous releases has been replaced by a plug-in that offers improved performance and feature support.

The improvements include:

• Better performance
• Unlimited number of layers in one EXR file
• Ability to save Render Elements
• Ability to save G-buffer data
• Available to MAXScript applications

Improved Support for SGI Image Files

The SGI Image File plug-in has been updated to support all formats. It now includes an option to turn off Compression when you save an SGI Image File. The new plug-in is compatible with SGI Image files used by OpenFlight (FLT) files, and the option to use a special RGB file loader has been removed from the Flight Studio utility.

Materials and Mapping

Slate Material Editor

The Slate Material Editor is an alternative Material Editor that provides a visual, node-based interface for creating and editing materials with complex networks of maps and shaders. It includes aids for managing the large numbers of materials required by today’s productions.