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Note:The XSI plugin distributed in the Source SDK (
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.
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'''[http:// | '''[http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-softimage WEBSITE] [[#External links|DOWNLOAD MIRRORS]] | ||
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The '''Softimage Mod Tool''' (formerly XSI Mod Tool) | 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. | ||
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 Source engine plugin] is still available from the official site. It offers: | |||
* [[SMD]] export and import | * [[SMD]] export and import | ||
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* [[Weightmap]] export and import | * [[Weightmap]] export and import | ||
* 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) is outdated and for Mod Tool 4.2, which there is no longer any reason to use.}} | {{note|The XSI plugin distributed in the Source SDK (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) is outdated and for Mod Tool 4.2, which there is no longer any reason to use.}} | ||
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== Migrating to Softimage == | == Migrating to Softimage == | ||
* [http://www.stefandidak.com/pub/xsi1.php 3DS Max to XSI Transition Tips] | * [http://www.stefandidak.com/pub/xsi1.php 3DS Max to XSI Transition Tips] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http:// | * [http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-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://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://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/ValveSource_tools ValveSource tool plugin info] '''(Dead link)''' | ** [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/ValveSource_tools ValveSource tool plugin info] '''(Dead link)''' | ||
* Download mirrors: | * Download mirrors: | ||
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[[category:Third Party Tools]] | [[category:Third Party Tools]] | ||
[[category:XSI]] | [[category:XSI]] | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 9 May 2013
- See Category:XSI for tutorials.
The 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 last version (7.5) can still be downloaded from unofficial mirrors. The Source engine plugin is still available from the official site. It offers:
- SMD export and import
- VMF export and import
- Weightmap export and import
- Various skeleton tools and sample rigs
Note:The XSI 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: 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.
6.01 Version 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
- Autodesk Softimage - Official Site
- ModTool AREA::Discussions - Autodesk Community Forum
- Softimage Wiki - Official Wiki
- ValveSource tool plugin info (Dead link)
- Download mirrors:
- ModDB (v7.5)
- Internode (v6)
- Fileplanet (v6)