Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design software extends the building information modeling (BIM) workflow by enabling architects, designers, and visualization specialists to explore, validate and communicate their creative ideas – from concept models to cinema-quality visualizations. 3ds Max Design delivers powerful lighting simulation and analysis technology, advanced rendering capabilities, and digital continuity with the AutoCAD® and Revit® software families of products. 3ds Max Design 2010 also introduces the innovative new Graphite modeling tools for digital prototyping and form finding; powerful new analysis toolsets for validating designs; and a host of new creative tools for adding narrative context to help sell the story of your designs.