Mudbox 2015, released in March, is the first multi-touch capable sculpting program to run on the Surface Pro.
It's been a long time coming, but Autodesk Mudbox users can finally use the 3d sculpting and texturing application on the Surface Pro 1 and 2 thanks to a recently released display driver update from Intel. I'll update this post again once I confirm that the firmware does include the display driver Mudbox likes. So if you're using the latest Intel HD graphics driver, make sure to verify what Windows Update is installing.
Windows Update promptly reverted my display driver with the March 11 Hardware Update and despite my repeated checks still hasn't offered the new firmware for download.
Today's Patch Tuesday releases include a new display driver, but in my case, the updates offered were all security fixes. UPDATE 6/10/14: And.no sooner do I publish this post but Microsoft decides to release a firmware update.
The list below will grow as we install more software. Recommendations are based on UI suitability to pen and touch navigation.
It's very likely that older versions listed in the original feature will still operate, but we won't be able to re-test those older apps for Windows 8.1 compatibility. Important note: the list below contains only versions I've personally tested on my Surface Pro 2. (Don't know why any of you would do that, but we know there are paranoid folks out there who fear change). Rather than update the original, we'll keep that one in place for anyone who chooses not to update to Windows 8.1. " What Run, What Doesn't V1" was the raison d'etre for this blog and we're proud to present the Surface Pro 2/Windows 8.1 version. Or you've got the Microsoft wonder tablet but don't want to plunk down a bunch of cash on a graphics app that will blow up your new machine.įear not.
So you're dying to max out your credit card on a new Surface Pro 2 but are worried your favorite won't run. Plastic Animation Paper 4.0 - runs (can't configure pen buttons).
Sketchtime - runs, software not pressure sensitive.CorelDraw X7 17.4.0.887 - RealTimeStylus support added, all prior versions - no pressure.Mudbox 2015- no pen or touch, works with mouse or touchpad.Maya LT 2016 - runs, supports multi-touch.Sketchbook Pro 7, 6.2.5 - runs (recommended).3DS Max 2016, 2015 SP1 - runs (supports multi-touch).Substance Designer 4.3.1 - runs (UI does not scale).Substance Painter 0.7.1, 0.5.0 - runs (UI does not scale).Photoshop 14.2.1 圆4, CS6 Extended 13.0 圆4, CS5 圆4 - runs (requires N-Trig Wintab driver 14 or higher).Photoshop 15 (CC 2014) - runs, no Wintab driver required.Illustrator CC 17.1.0 圆4 - runs (intermittent pen with N-Trig Wintab driver 14-17).Illustrator 18.0.0 圆4 (CC 2014) - runs (intermittent pen with N-Trig Wintab R16, R17).