Using fields nodes, artists can now define custom fields to act as dynamic influences on particles, cloth, or aerodynamic simulations – without having to go inside FX compounds to edit them. New fields system: This update introduces user-defined, implicit 3D scalar and vector fields with infinite resolution and low memory overhead. DAG nodes are the new default for Bifrost graphs in Maya.

Graph shape nodes: Artists can now view Bifrost graphs as either DG or DAG nodes, that are visible in the outliner. This update opens the door for artists to use Maya curves to guide procedural generation of roads and fences, as well as the placement and orientation of object scattering. Maya curve support: Maya curves can now be dragged and dropped directly into Bifrost graphs, where they are converted into Bifrost strands and can be used to build curve-based assets and tools. The following are new capabilities in Bifrost:

The release also integrates the latest version of Arnold, bringing artists a faster, more creatively engaging rendering experience, as well as updates to the Motion Library and Substance plugins. This release unveils the biggest update to the Bifrost visual programming environment yet: deeper integration with Maya a user experience overhaul and new scattering, instancing, volumetrics, and FX capabilities extend proceduralism in Maya beyond FX and across the content creation pipeline. Autodesk has rolled out Maya 2020.4, designed to help artists and studios keep pace with the ever-increasing demand for content.