3ds max

[Anonymous]

Anybody familiar with this software?

I know it isnt ArchiCad but I am wondering if anybody has used it and what you think about it.

[Anonymous]

It is a brilliant application. But what is your question?
Its like asking: Christianity? Anybody familiar with this religion? I am not practicing it and was wondering what you think about it?

There is tons of information online on the latest release 3DSMax 7.
What do you want to use it for?
What is your budget?

[stefan]

It's expensive.
It's powerfull.
It has lots of plugins (free & commercial).
It's PC only.
It handles DWG and 3ds-files very well (these are Autodesk/Discreet formats).

There are cheaper tools that can do anything you need for architectural visualisation though:
Autodesk VIZ (which is the lighter version)
Cinema 4D CORE + the advanced render module
Lightwave
Maya Complete
Softimage | XSI Foundation

And there are tons of cheap/free programs too...

What is it that you want to know?