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Philly13
03-09-2010, 12:55 PM
Was just browsing on CGSociety and saw this. Looks like some awesome features plus......a NEW UI! ....Well its a big deal for me :P Anyway check it out, looks pretty sweet.

http://area.autodesk.com/maya2011
turbojoys
03-09-2010, 04:06 PM
has it been released already??
LowRez
03-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Seems bugger all new for a "new version number"

Autodesk are f-ing shocking, My last 3 max updates have all been cosmetic or minor. Yet they're charged at a subscription base rate. They're almost holding back the 3d industry with their shocking lack of actuall new features...
Philly13
03-09-2010, 05:19 PM
Man, compared to Maya 2010, this version is a blessing. The new skinning tools seem pretty cool too.
Arkadius
03-09-2010, 05:42 PM
I dont know I'd have to agree with low rez. Autodesk isn't the best in customer satisfaction and the price is terrible.
Mrpearlzildjian
03-10-2010, 04:34 PM
Think I'll stay with 08.
Ritorian
03-11-2010, 02:18 PM
i like 2010, not sure i'm gonna like the new UI, looks like there trying to turn it into MAX, and i hate max with a passion. i'll stick with 2010 till they really impress me.
Philly13
03-11-2010, 05:24 PM
I think Maya really needed a UI update, it may have different UI's other than the dark theme similar to Max (I know you can customise it.) On the subject of Max, I tried the 2010 version but didn't like it that much, got tons of lag, also know a few people who had the same problem.
akacg
03-11-2010, 05:34 PM
I am in a perdicament. I was thinkin about buyin maya because my 6 month free trial is about over. Which one should I buy maya 10 or 11?
Frump
03-11-2010, 06:50 PM
AH, you guys disappoint me! This is the upgrade you SHOULD get. 2010 was the one you should have avoided. 2010 added nothing in the way of modeling or relevant features. They only released it out of commitment. They were actually aiming to have the new ui out back then but couldn't make it in time. This should be a no brainer.

Here is a detailed feature list of why you should upgrade!
http://area.autodesk.com/blogs/cory/what_s_new_in_2011

Some cool new stuff that the link expands on:
New File Browser
New Shelf editor
Script Editor auto-completion and syntax highlighting
Bezier curves
Spin Edge tool
Smooth skinning workflow improvements
New Viewport 2.0
New Hypershade design
Philly13
03-14-2010, 12:48 PM
There is one thing I'm gutted about though, the fact we're not getting a viewport canvas feature similar to Max....that sucks! :(
W1r3d
04-19-2010, 06:59 AM
I am really liking the new colorpicker and File browser.

Viewport 2.0 is really neat. Getting some good results there.

I'm really excited about testing Nvidia PhysX for 2011 aswell. Se what improvments has been made.
Ritorian
04-20-2010, 11:06 AM
man i love maya :) soooooooooooo much :)
turbojoys
04-20-2010, 01:58 PM
although the new look givs it a more sophisticated look, i dont like the file browser in particular...... we can no longer view image thumbnail when in file browser ... that s a bit of the downside in 11
SinEater
04-20-2010, 04:18 PM
there is no more thumbail,but you have the big preview on the side panel.i love the new side buttons for channel and attribute editor,finally a worth release
lildragon
04-21-2010, 07:11 AM
There is one thing I'm gutted about though, the fact we're not getting a viewport canvas feature similar to Max....that sucks! :(

Besides this, I'm floored by the 2011. Haven't used it besides for UVmapping over the past few years, and I'm giddity all over again. If it had a viewport canvas upgrade like Max, I would use it 90% of the time :)

~t