Question on 3DS Max versions

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 27 Jan 2007, 16:31

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between versions 5 and 6 ? The reason I ask is that I have v5, and there is a v6 manual for sale in a local cut-price bookshop. If the differences aren't too critical, I just might get it.

Thanks as usual for any help.

Post by **DaveG** » 27 Jan 2007, 16:51

If I remember correctly, the main difference was having the Mental Ray renderer built in to V6, and Reactor 2, for dynamic animations. Not much new in the modelling area.

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 27 Jan 2007, 17:40

Thanks very much, Dave. Would you consider a version 6 manual ( its one of those 'bible' ones, the size of a house brick ) a good idea, in the absence of a version 5 edition ?

Post by **DaveG** » 27 Jan 2007, 18:08

Probably, as long as it doesn't dwell too much on V6's new features.

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 27 Jan 2007, 18:23

Thanks Dave. It's only going to cost me a fiver anyway, so I'll get it next time I'm in town.

Thanks again.