That would be 3DS-3.1 (What are they up to now-days, v9?). So, nowhere near recent. Blender remains a curiosity I have yet to look into fully aside from going through the tutorials, but the fact its continually updated and more importantly free, makes it a more viable option for me.
I'll get around to organising something for a showcase/example and PM you (hopefully) soon.
I don't want to give you (or anyone) a full commitment and then let you down, various life/family/work issues are have been keeping me from doing much the last two months. Hopefully I should see it sorted soon.