Maya 7 FeaturesASHLI Plug-inPreview FX files containing HLSL (High Level Shading Language) and GLSL (OpenGL® Shading Language) shaders with the new Advanced Shader Language Interface plug-in (ASHLI). This plug-in also boosts Autodesk Maya integration with other production and game development pipeline tools.
View Flash Animation (16 MB) Beveling for Adobe Illustrator Files, with HistoryNow create text as beveled geometry and keep the beveling setup constant with the saved history, even if the text itself changes. Also new, the Adobe Illustrator Object menu allows you to bring in Adobe® Illustrator files into Autodesk Maya software and automatically bevels the text.
View Flash Animation (58 MB) Enhanced Character Animation Tools and Topology Propagation for Blend ShapesEdit and create new blendshapes from existing targets, and get quick and easy updates on existing targets with the new Bake Topology to Targets feature. The new Split Edge Ring tool inserts edges in the same manner as isoparms are inserted on NURBS surfaces.
View Flash Animation (108 MB) Full Body IKThe new Full Body IK feature now affects the entire rig when you pull on one joint to depict realistic posing. Also, Floor Contacts automatically adjusts the rig so you don't have to remember the contact points when posing your character.
View Flash Animation (8.3 MB) Arbitrary Styling and Dynamic Guide Curves Using HairDynamic hair curves can now be used to drive fur systems.
View Flash Animation (26 MB) Ability to Transplant HairThe new Transplant Hair feature allows for quick translations of default hairstyles onto characters and surfaces. The Start Curve Attract feature gives you control over the dynamic movement of the Hair system.
View Flash Animation (14 MB) Modifier Objects for Paint EffectsCreate spherical or cuboid modifier objects to control various aspects of a Paint Effects stroke.
View Flash Animation (19 MB) Surface SamplerModify options when outputting normal maps with the new Surface Sampler window.
View Flash Animation (15 MB) 3D Paint/Photoshop RoundtripConvert procedural textures to image files to paint and edit later. A new Create PSD Network option lets you start up Adobe Photoshop® from within Autodesk Maya software. The new PSD layered file format will produce a .psd file with
View Flash Animation (33 MB) Render Layers to SWFT (Flash smart layers)Export separate render passes in Autodesk MayaAutodesk Maya(r) directly to Flash MX with the new Swift3Dimporter (swft) file format.
View Flash Animation (7 MB) Render LayersNew Render Layers features include overrides applied on geometry exclusive of specific layers. Per-layer overrides and render flag overrides are also offered in Render Global settings.
View Flash Animation (49 MB) Screen Space Width Controls for Autodesk MayaAutodesk Maya Paint EffectsCorrect outlines so that they remain proportional whether up-close or far away.
View Flash Animation (9.3 MB) Substitute GeometryGet geometry updates on rigged surfaces, and navigate in all camera views – including an animated zoom in and zoom out – with the new View Compass feature.
View Flash Animation (10 MB) ToonshaderThe new Autodesk Maya Toonshader features various styles and types of fill-colors. Preview and edit lighting, and work with shading and outlines in the Hardware Rrender Vview for immediate feedback.
View Flash Animation (8.8 MB) Right click on Save and choose 'Save as' to download the demo to your hard disk.
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