On June 8, Autodesk released 3ds Max 2018.1. and a big part of this release is the 3ds Max Interactive, a new feature of 3ds Max for authoring VR visualizations.
As you proceed through the documentation, keep an eye out for the 
icon, indicating a new feature, and the 
icon, indicating a change to an existing feature. You can also search for information about new or changed features.
For topics that describe new program features, search for “new feature”.
For changes in existing features, search for “changed feature”.
3ds Max Interactive:
3ds Max Interactive is now included with your 3ds Max subscription.
| Model Assist | Model Assist is a new viewport visual style that provides you with improved feedback when working on models with no smoothing groups. |
| Scene Converter | Improvements have been made when converting Autodesk Materials with the Slate Editor open. |
| Arnold Renderer | Improved experience when you drag-and-drop materials. |
| Stability and Usability | Improved the stability and usability of both the Unwrap UVW modifier and MAXScript Editor, as well as the stability of 3ds Max in general. |
| MCG Operators | Added new MCG operators:
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| Fixed issues | This release had a strong focus on fixing issues and known limitations. For a complete list, see Release Notes. |
The bottom line is VR is changing the way we work. The hardest part is getting started. By putting a stake in the ground and experimenting, you can begin integrating VR into your own design visualization practice.
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