PSoft has released a new version of their Non-PhotoRealistic shader plug-in Pencil+.

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Pencil+ 1.1 for 3ds max offers a number of new functions and workflow improvements.

The details:

Added:
- Sharpness function to emphasize the Specular.
- Save as default of Gradation.
- Save as default of Line Element.
- Save and Load of Line Element and Line.
- Threshold of Outline for the line.
- Line Alpha Attenuation by Z depth.

Modified:
- Behavior of Line refined on user interface.

More details: http://www.psoft.co.jp/visual/en/products/pencil/index.html

Download free demo: http://www.psoft.co.jp/visual/en/download/pencil.html

Rendering sample: http://www.psoft.co.jp/visual/en/gallery/index.html