Allegorithmic debuted the public beta of Substance Plugin for 3ds Max at Autodesk University 2017 recently. Its better performance, 8K visuals, and a brand-new user interface make the experience of authoring photorealistic materials in 3ds Max easier.
By linking the product to Substance Engine technology, Allegorithmic has been able to increase the number of professional features available to 3ds Max users. As a standalone plugin, Allegorithmic will be able to update the product even faster, ensuring that 3ds Max users get updates at the same time as the rest of the Substance Designer community.
Used in combination with Substance DesignerSubstance Plugin for 3ds Max gives users the ability to open and tweak Substance files, a simple method for creating physically based materials. Resolution rates have also been increased to 8K, providing users with enhanced visual quality when creating high-end renderings.
Substance Plugin for 3ds Max 2018 is available now as a free public beta for Windows users. Substance Source files can be accessed through a Substance subscription. Subscriptions to Substance Indie cost $19.90/month; Pro plans cost $99.90/month.