Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 for 3D Designers

Autodesk 3ds Max 2023: A Beginners Guide textbook introduces the readers to 3ds Max 2023, one of the worlds leading animation and 3D modeling applications. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on 3D modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Also, the chapters are structured in pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. Additionally, in this edition, the readers will be able to learn about some new and enhanced tools and features introduced in 3ds Max 2023 such as AutoBackup toolbar, Snap Working Pivot tools, Active Viewport icon, and so on.

1. Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2023
2. Standard Primitives
3. Extended Primitives
4. Working with Architectural Objects
5. Splines and Extended Splines
6. Modifying Splines
7. Materials and Maps
8. Modifying 3D Mesh Objects
9. Graphite Modeling Technique
10. Compound Objects
11. Modifiers
12. Lights and Rendering
13. Animation Basics
14. Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers
15. NURBS Modeling
16. Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics
17. Particle Systems and Space Warps-I
18. Particle Systems and Space Warps-II

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/co-authored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens.