Architects and building designers can now leverage Stingray to create real-time, interactive visualizations directly from their BIM models in 3ds Max.
At this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) Europe 2015, Autodesk introduced Stingray—a powerful real-time engine that not only supports game development but also offers transformative potential for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. By integrating with 3ds Max, Stingray enables users to turn BIM-informed 3D models into fully interactive experiences, allowing them to navigate through a virtual building as if they were walking through it in the real world.
Stingray is built on the advanced architecture of the Bitsquid engine, which Autodesk acquired earlier in the year. This foundation gives Stingray the performance and flexibility needed to support high-quality real-time rendering, making it an ideal tool for both game developers and AEC professionals.
For building designers, this new engine opens up exciting possibilities. With a direct live link between 3ds Max and Stingray, any changes made in 3ds Max are instantly reflected in the Stingray environment. This seamless workflow means that design iterations can be tested and reviewed in real time, significantly improving communication and decision-making among architects, clients, and stakeholders.
With Stingray, designers, owners, and stakeholders can explore a building model in real-time, gaining a true sense of scale, space, and experience before construction begins.
Previously, AEC professionals could use Autodesk Revit to import models into 3ds Max for high-quality visualizations and animations. Now, with Stingray, those same models can be further enhanced with interactivity, enabling users to walk through the design, test different lighting conditions, or even simulate how materials will look under various weather scenarios. This level of realism and responsiveness brings the design process closer to the final built environment.
The live link between 3ds Max and Stingray ensures that every change is immediately visible, streamlining the design review process.
Stingray represents more than just a technical advancement—it's a shift in how design is experienced and shared. By connecting BIM data with real-time visualization tools, it allows for a more immersive and collaborative approach to building design. This integration is a key step toward a future where software like Revit, 3ds Max, and Stingray work together seamlessly, enabling teams to make better decisions faster and with greater confidence.
"We're opening a new chapter in building design by offering a real-time, interactive connection to architectural models," said Amar Hanspal, Senior Vice President at Autodesk. "Imagine being able to take your stakeholders on a virtual tour of a building before it's even built—collaborating in real time and making informed decisions without the cost and complexity of physical prototypes."
Learn More and Get Started
To discover how Stingray is transforming the AEC industry, visit autodesklivedesign.com. You can also watch a video and listen to a podcast featuring Angi Izzi and Rick Davis from Autodesk, who discuss the impact of this groundbreaking technology.
Stingray will be available as a desktop subscription starting August 19. For full details, including pricing and availability, visit autodesk.com/stingray.
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