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http://www.macnn.com/articles/02/09/12/maya.4.5/

Maya 4.5 brings OS X feature parity, MFE

updated 09:40 am EDT, Thu September 12, 2002

 
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Alias/Wavefront today announced that it is shipping Maya 4.5 3D software for Windows, IRIX and Linux and that Maya Complete 4.5 for Mac OS X will ship on September 23rd. Version 4.5 adds "major technological developments" such as Maya Fluid Effects (MFE) and modeling improvements, the largest collection of API enhancements since version 1 and version parity with Mac OS X (both feature-parity and file-format compatibility). Maya Fluid Effects allows users to create atmospheric effects, thick, viscous liquids (e.g., mud, lava), pyrotechnics, and space effects. A new Ocean Shader allows users to create realistic oceans and the ability to create buoyant objects that react to the simulated water movement. Pricing starts at $2,000 for the basic version and $6,000 for Maya Unlimited.


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    Love it

    Can't wait for my copy to come!

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    09/12, 11:20am | report spam | Reply |

    what the h***

    Alias Wavefronts Maya customers are now over 30% on the MAC. thats 0% from a year ago to over 30% is ONE YEAR. Yet they still arent releasing Maya Ultimate for Mac? what the h*** kind of business practice is that? Ultimate is the package with Maya Fluid Effects, Maya Fur etc, items that the big boys need and use.. why AW why?

    Apple, just buy the company and show them how its done

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    re: what the h***

    um .. if you're going to complain about a product, at least get the name right.

    Unlimited .... not Ultimate.

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    09/12, 11:53am | report spam | Reply |

    still..

    sucks

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    Let Alias Wavefront know!

    Let Alias Wavefront know Mac users want Maya Unlimited as well. Let them know we appreciate Maya Complete but Maya Unlimited should be available to Mac users.

    http://www.aliaswavefront.com/en/companyinfo/contactus.shtml

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    4.5 is Coming...

    To the Mac FIRST. Alias really does appreciate their Mac business. You need to let them know that Unlimited is a need for the Mac platform.

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    Re: 4.5 is Coming...

    To the Mac FIRST

    Perhaps you should read the top of the page one more time.

    4.5 is shipping for Windows, IRIX and Linux TODAY.

    The Mac version will be available September 23rd.

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    09/12, 03:10pm | report spam | Reply |

    In other words...

    If they make it for the Mac, it's last. Otherwise, not at all. Great Mac support Alias/Wavefront

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    NOT feature parity

    Nope, until the Mac version has parity with Unlimited on the PC, it can not possibly be considered "feature parity." The whole reason to use Maya is the advanced tools like Fur and Cloth.

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    I still wonder...

    why in the MacNN article it claims that fluid effects is part of the mac feature parity. It isn't.

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