# r4 paranoia
Gary,
Ok, here's the deal: Autodesk 3D Studio R4 still lists for $2995,
upgrades will be $295. There are some general improvements and bug fixes, as
well as internal changes to fully support the IPAS plug-ins. Instead of the
18-month cycle we had come to expect from the Yost Group, enough enhancements
were able to be accomplished within 1 year of R3's release to warrant another
version. Certainly these items were at the top of many wishlists. Autodesk
typically tries to meet a ship date within 90 days of an actual product
announcement (as opposed to technology demonstrations). So, I think we will
see R4 by October. Anyone buying R3 at this time (purchased after 7/25/94)
will receive a free upgrade when R4 is ready.
Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Autodesk CAD & Multimedia Reseller