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3ds Max CAT

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Spec score 8.1 #6 of 27 in 3D Rigging Software

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Intended users
Autodesk describes 3ds Max as used by 3D generalists, modelers, animators, and look development artists in games, film and TV, and design visualization.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Trial
Autodesk offers a free 30-day trial of 3ds Max.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Security
Autodesk describes secure software development, continuous vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation as core security practices; this page does not specify CAT-specific certifications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Animation editing
CAT provides a non-linear, layer-based animation system with absolute and adjustment layers for editing animation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Character rigging
CAT rigs support customizable characters, including multi-legged and non-humanoid characters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
FBX interoperability
The 3ds Max FBX plug-in can export a CAT rig as an HIK Skeleton Definition or, if that option is disabled, as a skeleton with standard bones.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Motion capture
CAT’s Clip Manager can load BVH, HTR, and BIP motion-capture data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Muscle simulation
CAT includes muscle and muscle strand objects for simulating character musculature.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Procedural motion
CATMotion generates motion cycles that adapt to a rig’s velocity and direction, including over uneven surfaces without sliding footsteps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Scripting
CAT objects and controllers can be accessed through MAXScript, while CAT itself is not exposed in the public 3ds Max SDK.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Software platform
Autodesk states that 3ds Max runs on Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Subscription support
Autodesk says 3ds Max subscription and Flex purchases include 8x5 support, single sign-on, and usage reporting.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
What it is
CAT is a character animation toolkit built into 3ds Max for creating procedural character animations and rigs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

Plans and prices

3ds Max monthly subscription $255 a month Monthly Includes CAT as a 3ds Max feature Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
3ds Max annual subscription $2,010 a year Annually Includes CAT as a 3ds Max feature Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
3ds Max three-year subscription $6,025 a year Every three years Includes CAT as a 3ds Max feature Read 7 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

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