Ornatrix v5.1.5 for 3ds Max

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[ #3dsMax #HairFur #Ornatrix ] Ornatrix 3dsmax v5.1.5 is up with new features in generating Strand Data modifier, editing Guides and some updates for propagation modifier, symmetry modifier, etc.

- New: Edit Guides change retargeting (input guide number and positions can change without destroying Edit Guide edits)
- New: Generate Strand Data modifier can create per-vertex data
- Fixed: Symmetry modifier causes all hairs to appear at origin
- Fixed: Propagation modifier does not respect strand groups from incoming guides
- Fixed: Baked hair disappears after collapsing and loading scene
- Fixed: Propagation modifier has no effect when used on top of HairFromMeshStrips
- Fixed: Transforms get corrupted with multiple propagation levels
- Fixed: Crash when re-grounding guides generated from HairFromMeshStrips
- Fixed: Toolbar doesn't support "Lock" and "Detach" to surface buttons on Max 2018
- Fixed: Flickering and distortion on fur due to Hair Clustering modifier

Download Ornatrix v5.1.5 HERE

>> See Also: Creating Ornatrix Fur In Maya 2017

Hair broccoli with Propagation modifier
Check out how to utilize this to create multiple branching hairs resembling broccoli

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[ #3dsMax #HairFur #Ornatrix ] Ornatrix 3dsmax v5.1.5 is up with new features in generating Strand Data modifier, editing Guides and some updates for propagation modifier, symmetry modifier, etc.

- New: Edit Guides change retargeting (input guide number and positions can change without destroying Edit Guide edits)
- New: Generate Strand Data modifier can create per-vertex data
- Fixed: Symmetry modifier causes all hairs to appear at origin
- Fixed: Propagation modifier does not respect strand groups from incoming guides
- Fixed: Baked hair disappears after collapsing and loading scene
- Fixed: Propagation modifier has no effect when used on top of HairFromMeshStrips
- Fixed: Transforms get corrupted with multiple propagation levels
- Fixed: Crash when re-grounding guides generated from HairFromMeshStrips
- Fixed: Toolbar doesn't support "Lock" and "Detach" to surface buttons on Max 2018
- Fixed: Flickering and distortion on fur due to Hair Clustering modifier

Download Ornatrix v5.1.5 HERE

>> See Also: Creating Ornatrix Fur In Maya 2017

Hair broccoli with Propagation modifier
Check out how to utilize this to create multiple branching hairs resembling broccoli

Availability

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Ornatrix v5.0.4 Beta for 3dsmax

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[ #Ephere ]Ephere Inc has announced that Ornatrix 3dsmax Beta v5.0.4 is out

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3d Max tutorial: Guide selection sets and hair strip UVs

+ New: When Remember Positions option is on in Hair from Guides modifier viewport previews the cached hairs
+ New: Ground strands operator assigns base surface as distribution object when creating a groom
+ New: Ability to add a groom which has base curves and ground strands modifier to a mesh
+ New: Added strand group option to MeshFromStrandsModifier, allowing multiple mesh branches to mesh different parts of hair
+ New: Right clicking while dragging a brush in Edit Guides cancels current action
* WIP: Hair from Particles object and Guides from Particles modifier
* Fixed: Strand groups are not automatically updated by HairFromGuidesModifier
* Fixed: All topology based orientation options are on by default and have tooltips
* Fixed: Frizz causes jaggy results when applied above dynamics or wavy hair

Availability

Ornatrix v5.0.4 Beta for 3dsmax is available here
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[ #Ephere ]Ephere Inc has announced that Ornatrix 3dsmax Beta v5.0.4 is out

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3d Max tutorial: Guide selection sets and hair strip UVs

+ New: When Remember Positions option is on in Hair from Guides modifier viewport previews the cached hairs
+ New: Ground strands operator assigns base surface as distribution object when creating a groom
+ New: Ability to add a groom which has base curves and ground strands modifier to a mesh
+ New: Added strand group option to MeshFromStrandsModifier, allowing multiple mesh branches to mesh different parts of hair
+ New: Right clicking while dragging a brush in Edit Guides cancels current action
* WIP: Hair from Particles object and Guides from Particles modifier
* Fixed: Strand groups are not automatically updated by HairFromGuidesModifier
* Fixed: All topology based orientation options are on by default and have tooltips
* Fixed: Frizz causes jaggy results when applied above dynamics or wavy hair

Availability

Ornatrix v5.0.4 Beta for 3dsmax is available here
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Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max

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Deadpool opening sequence by Mathieu Aerni using Ornatrix for 3ds Max

[ #Ornatrix #3dsMax ]Ephere Inc has announced Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max - new update of 3ds Max powerful plugin for creating hair, fur, and feathers

>> See Also: Ornatrix and Lucid cloth hair simulation test | Ornatrix Tutorial

Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max Changes are:

+ New: Ability to replace distribution mesh in Xreffed Ornatrix assets at runtime
+ New: Render settings texture map uses its internal mapping channel with Mesh from Strands
* Fixed: Assertion caused by rare NurbsCurve::leastSquares not succeeding during Detail operator evaluation
* Fixed: Mesh from strands hair always faces camera when in billboard mode and not exporting guide hair (new option is available to turn this off)
* Fixed: Hair from mesh strips reorients strands during some strip topology changes
* Fixed: Frizz modifier causes strand messiness on object copy or clone
* Fixed: Hair from mesh strips "Use strip material ids for strand groups" option doesn't always assign correct groups
- Removed Hair Preset object and Hair Preset Maker from the UI
* Documentation update

Availability

Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max is available for customer here
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Deadpool opening sequence by Mathieu Aerni using Ornatrix for 3ds Max

[ #Ornatrix #3dsMax ]Ephere Inc has announced Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max - new update of 3ds Max powerful plugin for creating hair, fur, and feathers

>> See Also: Ornatrix and Lucid cloth hair simulation test | Ornatrix Tutorial

Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max Changes are:

+ New: Ability to replace distribution mesh in Xreffed Ornatrix assets at runtime
+ New: Render settings texture map uses its internal mapping channel with Mesh from Strands
* Fixed: Assertion caused by rare NurbsCurve::leastSquares not succeeding during Detail operator evaluation
* Fixed: Mesh from strands hair always faces camera when in billboard mode and not exporting guide hair (new option is available to turn this off)
* Fixed: Hair from mesh strips reorients strands during some strip topology changes
* Fixed: Frizz modifier causes strand messiness on object copy or clone
* Fixed: Hair from mesh strips "Use strip material ids for strand groups" option doesn't always assign correct groups
- Removed Hair Preset object and Hair Preset Maker from the UI
* Documentation update

Availability

Ornatrix v4.4 for 3ds Max is available for customer here
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Lucid v1.1.4 for 3ds Max

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Ephere, Artikel Lucid Physics, Artikel Simulation,

[ #3dsMax ]Lucid is a physics plugin for 3ds Max which utilizes the NVidia Flex technology to provide rigid, soft-body, and fluid simulation at lightning speeds. Today, Ephere has announced that Lucid v1.1.4 for 3ds Max is now avaialble

>> See Also: Lucid Physics plugin for 3ds Max Beta: Cloth Tearing Test

Lucid v1.1.4 for 3ds Max changes are:

* Removed manual radius parameter from PF Fluid Operator, size of the emitter is used to determine particle size
* Added absent fluid meshing controls to PF display operator
* Fixed: PFlow geometry operator hangs if particle radius is automatic and object type is set to rigid
* Fixed: PF display operator doesn't update mesh for recorded PF particles
* Fixed: Crash in a scene with PF display operator recording in mesh mode
* Fixed: Meshed particles in PFDisplayOperator not using correct transform when jumping at random frames and re-enabling the operator
* Fixed: PF geometry operator produces incorrect particle velocities causing objects to fly away
* Fixed: Incorrect particle scale and first recorded frame with PF display operator
* Fixed: PF display operator displays particles in wrong place when PF source is created in a side viewport

Availability

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[ #3dsMax ]Lucid is a physics plugin for 3ds Max which utilizes the NVidia Flex technology to provide rigid, soft-body, and fluid simulation at lightning speeds. Today, Ephere has announced that Lucid v1.1.4 for 3ds Max is now avaialble

>> See Also: Lucid Physics plugin for 3ds Max Beta: Cloth Tearing Test

Lucid v1.1.4 for 3ds Max changes are:

* Removed manual radius parameter from PF Fluid Operator, size of the emitter is used to determine particle size
* Added absent fluid meshing controls to PF display operator
* Fixed: PFlow geometry operator hangs if particle radius is automatic and object type is set to rigid
* Fixed: PF display operator doesn't update mesh for recorded PF particles
* Fixed: Crash in a scene with PF display operator recording in mesh mode
* Fixed: Meshed particles in PFDisplayOperator not using correct transform when jumping at random frames and re-enabling the operator
* Fixed: PF geometry operator produces incorrect particle velocities causing objects to fly away
* Fixed: Incorrect particle scale and first recorded frame with PF display operator
* Fixed: PF display operator displays particles in wrong place when PF source is created in a side viewport

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Ornatrix V4 for 3ds Max

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[ #3dsMax ]Ephere has announced that the new release of Its hair, fur and feather creation plugin for 3ds Max - Ornatrix V4 is now available after more than 10 months of development and rigorous beta testing. Version 4 brings better performance, improved brushing tools, updated dynamics, a new preset system, and a slew of other features to the table.

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3ds Max tutorial

Ornatrix V3 New Features Are:

  -New: Ability to pan/zoom in a graph/curve editors
  -New: All graph/curve editors now support undo/redo
  -New: Mesh from strand billboard UVs now respects strand thickness
  -New: Rotation attribute data for hair
  -New: New Grooms feature (XML format for defining hair presets)
  -New: Added support for NURBS curves to Ox Guides from Shape modifier
  -New: Added option to ground strands modifier to control which strand components are affected
  -New: Deforming collision meshes are now supported in PhysX dynamics
  -New: Nearly all maps used in Ornatrix now have an invert option
  -New: Switched to new MSI based installers for easier distribution and deployment of Ornatrix
  -New: SDK and Maxscript access to Ornatrix version information
  -New: Multiple hairs per follicle using new Strand Multiplier modifier
  -New: Hair from Mesh Strips now allows "fanning" hairs perpendicular to strip surface
  -New: Show named selection sets for sub-object in Edit Guides
  -New: Installer now offers options to install for 3dsmax Design
  -New: Add support for varying hair strip parameters
  -New: All points in curve editors can be moved and deleted
  -New: Ability to specify install locations for specific components using new installer
  -New: Z-up, Y-up, or X-up orientation export for Alembic
  -New: Added an option for Alembic exporter to export render version of hairs
  -New: Added an option to export Alembic objects each to their own file
  -New: Allow user to specify the maximum number of hairs in viewport preview which face cameras
  -New: Converted all "Invert" map checkboxes into image buttons
  -New: Surface brushing performance and functionality is improved
  -New: GUI improvements with real-time feedback of brush strength and size in modify panel
  -New: Pull brush for straightening out hairs
  -New: Ability to lock surface brush through modify panel, without having to press Ctrl key
  -New: Added a label in EditGuidesModifier to show current guide selection
  -New: Improved performance of GroundStrandsModifier grounding
  -New: Icons for multiple Ornatrix operators
  -New: 3dsmax 2016 support
  -New: Quick hair button now adds VRayOrnatrixMod if renderer is V-Ray RT
  -New: Add ability for .oxgroom files to store and display a thumbnail

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[ #3dsMax ]Ephere has announced that the new release of Its hair, fur and feather creation plugin for 3ds Max - Ornatrix V4 is now available after more than 10 months of development and rigorous beta testing. Version 4 brings better performance, improved brushing tools, updated dynamics, a new preset system, and a slew of other features to the table.

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3ds Max tutorial

Ornatrix V3 New Features Are:

  -New: Ability to pan/zoom in a graph/curve editors
  -New: All graph/curve editors now support undo/redo
  -New: Mesh from strand billboard UVs now respects strand thickness
  -New: Rotation attribute data for hair
  -New: New Grooms feature (XML format for defining hair presets)
  -New: Added support for NURBS curves to Ox Guides from Shape modifier
  -New: Added option to ground strands modifier to control which strand components are affected
  -New: Deforming collision meshes are now supported in PhysX dynamics
  -New: Nearly all maps used in Ornatrix now have an invert option
  -New: Switched to new MSI based installers for easier distribution and deployment of Ornatrix
  -New: SDK and Maxscript access to Ornatrix version information
  -New: Multiple hairs per follicle using new Strand Multiplier modifier
  -New: Hair from Mesh Strips now allows "fanning" hairs perpendicular to strip surface
  -New: Show named selection sets for sub-object in Edit Guides
  -New: Installer now offers options to install for 3dsmax Design
  -New: Add support for varying hair strip parameters
  -New: All points in curve editors can be moved and deleted
  -New: Ability to specify install locations for specific components using new installer
  -New: Z-up, Y-up, or X-up orientation export for Alembic
  -New: Added an option for Alembic exporter to export render version of hairs
  -New: Added an option to export Alembic objects each to their own file
  -New: Allow user to specify the maximum number of hairs in viewport preview which face cameras
  -New: Converted all "Invert" map checkboxes into image buttons
  -New: Surface brushing performance and functionality is improved
  -New: GUI improvements with real-time feedback of brush strength and size in modify panel
  -New: Pull brush for straightening out hairs
  -New: Ability to lock surface brush through modify panel, without having to press Ctrl key
  -New: Added a label in EditGuidesModifier to show current guide selection
  -New: Improved performance of GroundStrandsModifier grounding
  -New: Icons for multiple Ornatrix operators
  -New: 3dsmax 2016 support
  -New: Quick hair button now adds VRayOrnatrixMod if renderer is V-Ray RT
  -New: Add ability for .oxgroom files to store and display a thumbnail

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Ornatrix for Autodesk Maya is being developed also. For more information please go here!

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Ornatrix hair for Autodesk Maya Beta

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[ #adskMaya ]Ephere has shared a video showing their up coming Ornatrix for Autodesk Maya. Check out to see an initial look and explore the port of their 3ds Max hair, fur, and feather solution to Autodesk Maya. See how hair can be quickly added, styled, and rendered using the Hair Stack, a set of parametric hair operators, and V-Ray.

>> See Also: Tutorial for Creating Hair and Fur

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[ #adskMaya ]Ephere has shared a video showing their up coming Ornatrix for Autodesk Maya. Check out to see an initial look and explore the port of their 3ds Max hair, fur, and feather solution to Autodesk Maya. See how hair can be quickly added, styled, and rendered using the Hair Stack, a set of parametric hair operators, and V-Ray.

>> See Also: Tutorial for Creating Hair and Fur

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Lucid Physics for 3ds Max Beta Update 2

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[ #3dsMax ]Lucid Physics is a complete 3ds Max multi-physics solution for hassle-free fluid, softbody, and cloth simulation.

>> See Also: Lucid Physics for 3dsmax Beta

See the new features of Lucid for 3ds Max version 0.0.4 build: spacewarps can now be applied to Lucid simulations as well as Lucid PFlow simulations. PFlow simulations can now also be recorded. There are also new cloth parameters and a slew of bug fixes. We break down these additions in this quick tutorial-style video.

If you want to be Lucid Physics for 3ds Max Beta tester, please contact Ephere Inc
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[ #3dsMax ]Lucid Physics is a complete 3ds Max multi-physics solution for hassle-free fluid, softbody, and cloth simulation.

>> See Also: Lucid Physics for 3dsmax Beta

See the new features of Lucid for 3ds Max version 0.0.4 build: spacewarps can now be applied to Lucid simulations as well as Lucid PFlow simulations. PFlow simulations can now also be recorded. There are also new cloth parameters and a slew of bug fixes. We break down these additions in this quick tutorial-style video.

If you want to be Lucid Physics for 3ds Max Beta tester, please contact Ephere Inc
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Ornatrix V4 for 3ds Max brushing improvements

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Character, Artikel Ephere, Artikel Hair Fur, Artikel Ornatrix, Artikel Ornatrix V4,

[ #3dsMax ]Developed by Ephere, Ornatrix is a hair, fur, and feather plugin for 3ds Max. Check out the video showing the brushing improvements added the upcoming Ornatrix V4 release (currently in Beta).

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3ds Max tutorial

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[ #3dsMax ]Developed by Ephere, Ornatrix is a hair, fur, and feather plugin for 3ds Max. Check out the video showing the brushing improvements added the upcoming Ornatrix V4 release (currently in Beta).

>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3ds Max tutorial

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Ornatrix v3.1.0.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2015

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[ #3dsMax ]Ephere Inc has announced that Ornatrix v3.1.0.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Hair fur realtime rendering with V-Ray RT GPU

Changes for v3.1.0.3 are:

- Remember button in Hair from Guides modifier now caches the hair when pressed
- Improved hair caching speed in the 'Hair from Guides' modifier
- Adds SetCacheRenderHairPositions and GetCacheRenderHairPositions MAXScript methods
- Fixes a crash in the 'Mesh from Strands' modifier
- Fixes the Gravity modifier animated force not working
- Adds 'OxSetDisplayRenderHairInViewports' MAXScript command
- Internal algorithm improvements

Download:

Download Ornatrix v3.1.0.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2015 demo version here
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[ #3dsMax ]Ephere Inc has announced that Ornatrix v3.1.0.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Hair fur realtime rendering with V-Ray RT GPU

Changes for v3.1.0.3 are:

- Remember button in Hair from Guides modifier now caches the hair when pressed
- Improved hair caching speed in the 'Hair from Guides' modifier
- Adds SetCacheRenderHairPositions and GetCacheRenderHairPositions MAXScript methods
- Fixes a crash in the 'Mesh from Strands' modifier
- Fixes the Gravity modifier animated force not working
- Adds 'OxSetDisplayRenderHairInViewports' MAXScript command
- Internal algorithm improvements

Download:

Download Ornatrix v3.1.0.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2015 demo version here
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Ornatrix V3 for 3ds Max

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Ephere, Artikel Hair Fur, Artikel Ornatrix, Artikel Ornatrix V3, [ #Ornatrix #3dsMax ]Ephere Team has announced that Ornatrix Version 3, Their flagship digital hair, fur, and feather solution for 3ds Max is now available after years of development, testing, and polishing.

>> See Also: Creating a hair style from splines with Ornatrix for 3ds Max

New Features

  -Realistic Nitrous in-viewport hair display
  -Robust hair modeling from polygonal mesh strips
  -Quick and easy to use toolbar
  -Many improvements to guide editing including new brushes, better combing experience, and better selection controls
  -Numerous additions and improvements to modifiers like surface comb, symmetry, length, and many others
  -Overall tuning of parametric hair modeling workflow, user interface, and integration within 3ds Max
  -Documentation rework including new tutorials, video content, and MaxScript/SDK reference
  -Significant new C++ and MaxScript SDK exposure to allow automation and extension of Ornatrix hair
  -Download a free demonstration version and give it a spin or watch many of the videos demonstrating the new features. Existing Ornatrix users receive a free upgrade if they have purchased Ornatrix V2 within the last 6 months. All other license owners will receive an automatic 50% discount until Novermber 1'st and 25% off thereafter.

Download

Download Ornatrix V3 for 3ds Max here
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[ #Ornatrix #3dsMax ]Ephere Team has announced that Ornatrix Version 3, Their flagship digital hair, fur, and feather solution for 3ds Max is now available after years of development, testing, and polishing.

>> See Also: Creating a hair style from splines with Ornatrix for 3ds Max

New Features

  -Realistic Nitrous in-viewport hair display
  -Robust hair modeling from polygonal mesh strips
  -Quick and easy to use toolbar
  -Many improvements to guide editing including new brushes, better combing experience, and better selection controls
  -Numerous additions and improvements to modifiers like surface comb, symmetry, length, and many others
  -Overall tuning of parametric hair modeling workflow, user interface, and integration within 3ds Max
  -Documentation rework including new tutorials, video content, and MaxScript/SDK reference
  -Significant new C++ and MaxScript SDK exposure to allow automation and extension of Ornatrix hair
  -Download a free demonstration version and give it a spin or watch many of the videos demonstrating the new features. Existing Ornatrix users receive a free upgrade if they have purchased Ornatrix V2 within the last 6 months. All other license owners will receive an automatic 50% discount until Novermber 1'st and 25% off thereafter.

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Ornatrix hair 2.5.7 for 3ds Max 2009-2014

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Ephere, Artikel Hair Fur, Artikel Ornatrix,

[ #3dsMax ]Developed by Ephere, Ornatrix is a system designed to solve the problem of creating hair and hair-shaped structures for 3ds Max users. Version 2.5.7 is now available

>> See Also: Fur Guides Painter for 3ds Max

Key Features are:

  * Production proven workflow
    -Used in many motion picture, game, and broadcast productions by studios such as Blur studio
  *Photo realistic quality
    -Flexible rendering options with Ornatrix fast ray tracer, VRay, or mental ray allow for the best possible render quality
  *Flexible modifier based workflow
    -Stack hair modifiers like Curls, Frizz, Combing, and Dynamics to leverage the power and flexibility of 3ds max's modifier stack
  *Integrated with standard 3ds max tools
    -Made with 3ds max core functionality in mind to allow for use of standard max tools such as the Morpher for example
  *Free network and distributed rendering
  *Render with as many nodes as you like on the farm and locally for free
  *Flexible MassFX and Cloth based Dynamics
    -MassFX dynamics allow for interactive and integrated dynamics with the 3ds max scene. Production proven cloth based dynamics allow for high fidelity dynamics and working with deforming meshes
  *Cross-grade discounts available
    -You may be eligible for cross-grade discount if you own any other hair software for 3ds Max.

Changes for v2.5.7.0 are:

- Brushes now affect guides precisely when 'Show Safe Frame' is on in viewports
- Dynamics modifier simulation now works if guides are exactly parallel to the ground
- Dynamics modifier no longer has to be selected in modifier stack to simulate properly
- MassFX dynamics baking now works

Ornatrix Demo video

Ornatrix hair 2.5.7 for 3ds Max 2009-2014 costs $499, you can also download demo version here. And if you're looking for the Hair fur tutorial you can check here
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[ #3dsMax ]Developed by Ephere, Ornatrix is a system designed to solve the problem of creating hair and hair-shaped structures for 3ds Max users. Version 2.5.7 is now available

>> See Also: Fur Guides Painter for 3ds Max

Key Features are:

  * Production proven workflow
    -Used in many motion picture, game, and broadcast productions by studios such as Blur studio
  *Photo realistic quality
    -Flexible rendering options with Ornatrix fast ray tracer, VRay, or mental ray allow for the best possible render quality
  *Flexible modifier based workflow
    -Stack hair modifiers like Curls, Frizz, Combing, and Dynamics to leverage the power and flexibility of 3ds max's modifier stack
  *Integrated with standard 3ds max tools
    -Made with 3ds max core functionality in mind to allow for use of standard max tools such as the Morpher for example
  *Free network and distributed rendering
  *Render with as many nodes as you like on the farm and locally for free
  *Flexible MassFX and Cloth based Dynamics
    -MassFX dynamics allow for interactive and integrated dynamics with the 3ds max scene. Production proven cloth based dynamics allow for high fidelity dynamics and working with deforming meshes
  *Cross-grade discounts available
    -You may be eligible for cross-grade discount if you own any other hair software for 3ds Max.

Changes for v2.5.7.0 are:

- Brushes now affect guides precisely when 'Show Safe Frame' is on in viewports
- Dynamics modifier simulation now works if guides are exactly parallel to the ground
- Dynamics modifier no longer has to be selected in modifier stack to simulate properly
- MassFX dynamics baking now works

Ornatrix Demo video

Ornatrix hair 2.5.7 for 3ds Max 2009-2014 costs $499, you can also download demo version here. And if you're looking for the Hair fur tutorial you can check here
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