bonzai3dAutoDesSys has just announced the beginning of two new beta-test runs: Bonzai3d 2.0 and a new RenderZone plugin for bonzai3d.  The betas are watermarked, but if you plan to do some serious testing then you can contact then for a license to remove it.  Some of the new features to check out:

– b3d 2.0 offers 3D dimensions, 3D clipping planes (non-destructive sectioning), a Walk-through tool, six new NURBS tools for blending, merging, and extending curves and surfaces, overhauled printing, adjustable size of tool icons, improved view navigation work-flow, and more.

– The RenderZone plug-in offers photorealistic rendering, including global illumination and ambient occlusion. It is compatible with formZ RenderZone Plus and allows the smooth transfer of rendering information between the two applications.

In addition to the testing, users that make significant contributions to the testing effort may be rewarded with free licenses to the new version.  Find the registration forms and download links on their site.

via bonzai3d | Support.