Issue:
Is 3ds Max or Maya supported within a virtual environment?Examples include:
- Bootcamp or Parallels on the Apple Macintosh.
- Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
- VMWare
- Citrix
- Nutanix Cloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud
Solution:
Autodesk has recently changed its policy regarding running its products in virtual environments. For more information, see the Autodesk Virtual Installation Guidelines.
Technical Support Policy for Running 3ds Max and Maya in Virtual Environments
3ds Max and Maya will install and run successfully on cloud-based environments. However, due to the large number of virtual machine/OS combinations available, Autodesk cannot offer technical support or troubleshooting for these configurations.
If encountering issues with 3ds Max or Maya while running in virtual environments, see the manufacturer of the virtual environment manager software package.
- Microsoft (for Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure).
- Apple (for Bootcamp), Parallels, Citrix, or VMware.
Custom Development Partners
For more information on custom software integration between 3ds Max or Maya and a preferred cloud system, consider the following:
- Join the Autodesk Developer Network
- Find a consultant on the Autodesk Partner Finder
Note: Not all Autodesk product offerings may be virtualized. You may virtualize a product only if the applicable terms and conditions governing your access to and use of that offering expressly permit virtualization. Where virtualization is authorized, all conditions and limitations specified in the applicable terms and conditions apply. Autodesk may make available information regarding use of products in virtualized environments. Such information is offered solely for your convenience, on an “as is” basis, and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or may be incomplete. Autodesk makes no representations, warranties, or other promises related to use of any product in any virtualization environment or with any virtualization technology. If you are authorized to virtualize and elect to do so, you assume all risks associated with such use, including, but not limited to incompatibility between the product and third-party virtualization technology and/or your virtualization environment. Read our Virtual Installation Guidelines and Terms of Use for more information.