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:''See [[:Category:XSI]] for tutorials.''
:''See [[:Category:XSI]] for tutorials.''


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[[Image:Softimagemodtool-logo.jpg|center|300px|Mod Tool logo]]
[[File:Softimagemodtool-logo.jpg|center|300px|Mod Tool logo]]
'''[http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-softimage WEBSITE] [[#External links|DOWNLOAD MIRRORS]]
'''[[#External links|Download mirrors]]
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The '''Softimage Mod Tool''' (formerly XSI Mod Tool) was a completely free version of the professional [[Wikipedia:Autodesk Softimage|Autodesk Softimage]] modeling package. It had most of the features of the professional versions (certainly everything you'll need for modding) and allows you to export your work to Source without restriction. With the release of Softimage 2014, it was discontinued.
This tool is completely outdated since 2016. Everything below is legacy information.
{{todo|what rendered it obsolete?}}


The last version (7.5) can still be downloaded from [[#External links|unofficial mirrors]]. The [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=13525256&linkID=12544121 Valve Source Add-On] is still available from the official site. It offers:
The {{softimgmod|4.1}} (formerly XSI Mod Tool) was a completely free version of the professional [[Wikipedia:Autodesk Softimage|Autodesk Softimage]] modeling package. It had most of the features of the professional versions (certainly everything you'll need for modding) and allows you to export your work to Source without restriction. With the release of Softimage 2014, it was discontinued.


The ValveSource Add-On offers:
* [[SMD]] export and import
* [[SMD]] export and import
* [[VMF]] export and import
* [[VMF]] export and import
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* Various [[skeleton]] tools and sample rigs
* Various [[skeleton]] tools and sample rigs


{{note|The XSI plugin distributed in the Source SDK (<code>ValveSource.0105.01</code>) is outdated and for Mod Tool 4.2, which there is no longer any reason to use.}}
{{note|The plugin distributed in the Source SDK (<code>ValveSource.0105.01</code>) is outdated and for Mod Tool 4.2, which there is no longer any reason to use.}}


{{note| The ValveSource plugin should work correctly with Mod Tool 7.5. However, if it does not work correctly for you in Mod Tool 7.5, you may want to try it in Mod Tool 6.01 instead.}}
{{note|The ValveSource plugin should work correctly with Mod Tool 7.5. However, if it does not work correctly for you in Mod Tool 7.5, you may want to try it in Mod Tool 6.01 instead.}}
[[Image:Xsimodtool-workspace.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[Antlion Guard]] in Mod Tool 6.]]
[[File:Xsimodtool-workspace.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[Antlion Guard]] in Mod Tool 6.]]
== 6.01 Version limitations ==
 
== Version 6.01 limitations ==
XSI Mod Tool 6.01 supports most of the features and functionality of the commercial version of Softimage XSI 6. The following restrictions apply:  
XSI Mod Tool 6.01 supports most of the features and functionality of the commercial version of Softimage XSI 6. The following restrictions apply:  
* Only DXFX and CGFX material types are supported; mental ray materials are not supported.
* Only DXFX and CGFX material types are supported; mental ray materials are not supported.
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-softimage Autodesk Softimage] - Official Site
* [http://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage Autodesk Softimage] - Official site
** [http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-softimage-modtools/valve-source-40half-life-241/ ModTool AREA::Discussions] - Autodesk Community Forum
* [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Main_Page Softimage Wiki] - Official wiki
* [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Main_Page Softimage Wiki] - Official Wiki
* [http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-softimage-modtools/valve-source-40half-life-241/ ModTool AREA::Discussions] - Autodesk community forum


* Download mirrors:
* Download mirrors:
** [http://www.moddb.com/members/varsity/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 ModDB] (v7.5)
** Mod Tool 7.5
** [http://games.on.net/file/14385/SoftImageXSI_Mod_Tool Internode] (v6)
*** [http://www.moddb.com/members/varsity/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 ModDB]
** [http://www.fileplanet.com/148790/140000/fileinfo/Half-Life-2---SOFTIMAGE|XSI-Mod-Tool-v6 Fileplanet] (v6)
** Mod Tool 6
*** [http://www.fileplanet.com/148790/140000/fileinfo/Half-Life-2---SOFTIMAGE|XSI-Mod-Tool-v6 FilePlanet]
** ValveSource AddOn
*** [http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/valvesource.6.02.zip Autodesk] (direct link)


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[:Category:XSI|XSI tutorials]]
* [[:Category:XSI|XSI tutorials]]
 
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See Category:XSI for tutorials.
Mod Tool logo

Download mirrors

This tool is completely outdated since 2016. Everything below is legacy information.

Todo: what rendered it obsolete?

The Softimage Mod Tool Softimage Mod Tool (formerly XSI Mod Tool) was a completely free version of the professional Autodesk Softimage modeling package. It had most of the features of the professional versions (certainly everything you'll need for modding) and allows you to export your work to Source without restriction. With the release of Softimage 2014, it was discontinued.

The ValveSource Add-On offers:

Note.pngNote:The plugin distributed in the Source SDK (ValveSource.0105.01) is outdated and for Mod Tool 4.2, which there is no longer any reason to use.
Note.pngNote:The ValveSource plugin should work correctly with Mod Tool 7.5. However, if it does not work correctly for you in Mod Tool 7.5, you may want to try it in Mod Tool 6.01 instead.
The Antlion Guard in Mod Tool 6.

Version 6.01 limitations

XSI Mod Tool 6.01 supports most of the features and functionality of the commercial version of Softimage XSI 6. The following restrictions apply:

  • Only DXFX and CGFX material types are supported; mental ray materials are not supported.
  • Supports polygonal mesh primitives only.
  • Exported geometry is limited to 64000 triangles.
  • Mental ray renderer is used only for Rendermap and Ultimapper; all other mental ray rendering is disabled.
  • Maximum resolution for Ultimapper maps is 512x512.
  • Images output using the hardware renderer are limited to a maximum resolution of 512x512.

Migrating to Softimage

External links

See also