New features in AXYZ-design’s crowd simulation software for Archviz scenes include: import and use custom characters and motions, new walkway tools, obstacle areas and traffic lights, new WYSIWYG editor, motion and pose editor, etc. Anima 2.0 comes with native import plugins for 3DS Max and Cinema 4D, and is priced at €249. Watch a new features video and find out more on AXYZ-design’s website.
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but in Max we have already Populate…no, I’m kidding 🙂
It seems to be (finally) less archviz proposal in mind of AXYZ guys…I like it.
Does it work this time?
you’re so right. i paid for the program and got nothing but headaches. constant bugs, user-unfriendliness and crashes. also, non-existing support.
Exactly…Why would I purchase this again if it never worked in the first place? They should be giving previous customers half off.
Nevermind that, I see below that it’s free for previous customers. Good job AXYZ. Going to try it out…
Just trying out the demo right now…havent gotten to the import/export of custom characters yet..but so far looks way better than v1.
Congrats AXYZ Team
Hi everyone. We assume all the mistakes on Anima1. That’s why we spent two years on writing this new version from scratch, with a completely revamped UI and a robust simulation engine. We invite you download and test the free trial at https://secure.axyz-design.com/anima-crowd-simulation-software-home Any feedback will be more than welcome. Thanks.
Is there an upgrade path for v1 owners?
Upgrade for v1 owners is free. You have to go to your account at https://secure.axyz-design.com/my-account, get the download link and the activation code.
Let me follow up by saying that I have installed the new version and it’s already 1000 times better than the last one. It works and hasn’t crashed yet. Well done AXYZ.
Now I just need to get my license issue figured out.
Looks really good so far. Using custom characters is going to be great, especially for historic scenes. Import into Max works really well.