Software

Soft8Soft has released a new version of Verge3D for 3DS Max. Version 2.2 adds support for edited normals, smoothing groups and Vertex Colours. Shadows are now supported and support for physical materials is improved and better documented. For Facebook publishing, there’s a specific GLB export option and files are now displayed and can be opened in the App Manager.

Verge’s visual scripting language has been extended with the ability to create interactive experiences that detect which object the user is currently hovering their mouse over, it is also possible to highlight the object below the mouse using an outlining feature. 25 additional nodes are now available that were previously hidden from the interface.

To help prevent users from losing their work a new backup is created which each time the save button is pressed.

Verge3D 2.2 is compatible with 3ds Max 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and costs $290 for a personal license. Team licenses costs $990 and Enterprise costs $2990. More information including demos and a fully functional trial is available on Soft8Soft’s website.