2017 19.0: Autodesk 3ds Max

: The UI was redesigned with a modern Qt-based skin and multi-scale icons to ensure legibility on 4K monitors and laptops like the Microsoft Surface .

: The release introduced more persistent layout settings and a streamlined user experience, taking cues from the overhaul seen in Maya 2016 . 3. The Shift in Rendering Engines Autodesk 3DS MAX 2017 19.0

1. Introduction

: For the first time, Mental Ray was no longer installed by default, signaling a move toward "open rendering". : The UI was redesigned with a modern

: To manage this transition, the Scene Converter tool was added, allowing users to automatically migrate materials, lights, and objects from legacy renderers to ART or other modern engines. the Scene Converter tool was added

The most immediate change in version 19.0 is the .