Interesting news about MAX and VIZ

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http://www.worldpressdays08.com/page...roducts&sub1=1

The end of VIZ is nigh!

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February 13, 2008
Dear valued Autodesk® VIZ Customer:
We continuously work to deliver high-quality solutions and award-winning technologies that exceed your expectations. Integrating visualization into your workflow is about more than just buying software – it is also about investing in the right people with the right skills.
With the increasing demands for trained staff and richer toolsets, we noticed a significant movement of Autodesk® VIZ software customers to Autodesk® 3ds Max® software. We also learned that approximately 90% of VIZ customers would prefer to use 3ds Max. In surveying our customers, we learned they want:

• New features and capabilities to ease the creation of stunning imagery and cinema-quality visualizations
• The ability of 3ds Max to handle even the most complex projects
• Access to a much larger community of peers and talent pool
• Easy transfer of knowledge and data from VIZ to 3ds Max

To satisfy these desires, we intend to introduce Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009 software, a new and uncompromised version of 3ds Max tailored to the needs of architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists.
In the coming months, we will be working to manage the transition of VIZ customers to 3ds Max Design. As part of this transition, all Autodesk VIZ development efforts are being transferred to 3ds Max Design, and there is no plan for further development of Autodesk VIZ software.
To continue to support the immediate needs of our valued VIZ customers, new commercial licenses of VIZ will be available for purchase until August 1, 2008. However, as of March 22, 2008, VIZ subscription will no longer be able to be renewed or be available for purchase. Standard technical support services will continue to be available until March 31, 2009.
For customers wishing to make a quicker transition to Autodesk 3ds Max Design, special one-time promotions and learning resources will be available beginning March 31, 2008. Be on the look-out for more information coming your way over the next few weeks regarding the promotions and learning resources.
Autodesk® VIZ Subscription customers are invited to take advantage of the upcoming VIZ Pro Booleans Extension, which is planned for release on March 31, 2008.
Autodesk values you as a customer and is grateful for your continued loyalty as we grow together in an evolving marketplace.
Sincerely,

Marc Petit
SVP, Autodesk Media & Entertainment
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