Lightmap has released updated plugins for HDR Light Studio, now supporting:

• Autodesk 3ds Max 2027
• Autodesk Maya 2027

The updated builds are available for download now via user accounts.

Build version: 2026.0327

3ds Max 2027 Updates

The update introduces:

• Native support for 3ds Max 2027
• Arnold: Camera Visibility setting in HDR Light Studio now properly affects Area Lights
• Redshift: Area Lights now support Alpha; Spread behavior corrected
• FStorm: Environment correctly set to emission 1; Area Lights support Alpha
• Export workflow: Scene export filenames now correctly match export format

Maya 2027 Updates

Key improvements include:

• Native support for Maya 2027
• Redshift: Area Lights now support Alpha; Spread setting fixed
• RenderMan: Spread setting now linked to Cone Angle
• Stability fix: Closing HDR Light Studio UI now properly saves the latest lighting design

Known Issue (Maya + Arnold)

A specific issue has been identified when streaming between Maya and Arnold RenderView:

• Maya may become unresponsive during interactions with Arnold RenderView while streaming HDR Light Studio
• This can occur during IPR refresh, stopping renders, or closing the render window

Workaround

While streaming is active:

• Avoid interacting directly with Arnold RenderView
• Use HDR Light Studio controls to start and stop streaming instead

Summary

This release brings official 2027 support for both 3ds Max and Maya, along with targeted fixes across major render engines including Arnold, Redshift, FStorm, and RenderMan.

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If you’re planning to upgrade your pipeline to support 3ds Max 2027 or Maya 2027, you can acquire or renew your HDR Light Studio license directly through us.

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