3D software provider Strata has released Design 3D CX v.7 for the PC. Design 3D CX v.7 is a 3D modeling and animation software for creative designers who desire superior results and usability.

Design 3D CX 7 delivers end-to-end power for the entire 3D workflow, with a simplified learning curve and familiar toolset developed to help 2D designers easily transition into 3D design.

The new software improves and simplifies the design workflow between 2D and 3D environments by providing tie-ins with the Adobe Creative Suite.

Strata Design 3D CX v.7 includes faster rendering and advances to blurred effects, anisotropy, sun and sky feature for natural lighting effects, native UV editing environment for perfect texturing control, new texture features, including channels for Normal and Anisotropy maps and subdivision modeling enhanced with extensive pro level features.

In addition, the new software also includes new Boolean modeling engine produces superior results; grid templates that act as virtual tracing paper for modeling reference images, match motion helps users put their 3D designs into actual video, project templates get projects started with predefined lighting, environments and backgrounds and customisable keyboard shortcut sets for user-defined workflows.

Strata President Ken Bringhurst said they had an excellent response and a lot of positive feedback from the companies recent launches of Design 3D CX7 for Mac and Design 3D CXi in the Mac App Store.

"Designers really love the new features and functionality and we’re excited to finally place it in the hands of our PC customer base," said,. "It’s always great to see people push the limits of our software and we’re seeing some really extraordinary work posted to our forums," said Bringhurst.