Autodesk® VIZ software is the ideal 3D visualization companion tool for Autodesk customers. Based on the power of Autodesk® 3ds Max® software, VIZ enables architects and designers to create photorealistic 3D renderings and animated 3D imagery. Powerful DWG import capabilities enable Inventor, AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Architecture, and Revit® software users to transform imaginative designs into breathtaking visualizations. The newly integrated mental ray® 3.5 rendering engine includes radically simplified setup and a physically accurate sun/sky system for faster, more realistic renders. Dramatic performance improvements, integrated video and new learning tools make it easier than ever to pick up and communicate your vision.