The new Flow Connect tool not only creates new edge loops but averages out the geometry between edge loops to maintain a smooth topology flow. Other tools include Dot Ring or Dot Loop, which selects alternate patterns of loops as predefined Swift Loop, which easily creates and positions new edge loops and Set Flow, which quickly centers them for perfect quads every time. The best new feature in the Graphite Modeling Tools is the new Edge Loop tools edge loop selections in general are much improved in this version. The new Graphite Modeling Tools are a tremendous improvement, moving 3ds Max to a level on a par with advanced modelers like modo 401 (read my review of modo 401 here). Also, if you find the new UI more trouble than it’s worth, you can switch back to the standard 3ds Max look or even revert back to the 3ds Max 2009 UI. But don’t worry: you can customize it to fit just about any workflow.
For long-time 3ds Max users the Ribbon may take some getting used to. The new Graphite Modeling Tools, prominently tucked under the tool bar, are organized in a tab and menu system, dubbed the Ribbon. Autodesk is standardizing the look and feel of its applications and, as a result, the new 3ds Max UI scheme looks a lot like Revit or AutoCad. Straight out of the box the most noticeable difference is the new default dark grey user interface (UI).
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