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Softimage3D FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

Version 1.0 (1997/3/17)

Q: What features does the Softimage3D Extreme package include?

Q: How to convert DXF files to Softimage3D format?

Q: How to render a Softimage3D scene from the command line?

Q: Is there a Photoshop plugin for Softimage image files?

Q: How can I convert TIFF or PICT format files to Softimage image files?

Q: How to display Softimage image files with standalone command?

Q: How can I find a list of keyboard shortcuts?

Q: How do I save only the model?

Q: How do I input eps files created with Adobe Illustrator?

Q: How do I cancel smooth shading on a polygon model?

A: You can convert DXF files to Softimage3D file format using a standalone command called dxf2soft . The command is located under $SI_LOCATION/3D/bin.

Example of use)
When converting a file called sample.dxf to Softimage3D format.

dxf2soft -G -M -o DXF_OUT -R /usr/softimage35/3D/rsrc sample.dxf

-G option: Combines meshes of the same level into one group.
-M option: Converts only the shape data.
-o option: Specify the database name of the output destination. SI_DBDIR must be set in the environment. The database name must be registered in DatabaseDir.rsrc.
-R option: Specify the Softimage3D resource path. This is the same directory you specify when starting Softimage3D.




A: You can render Softimage3D scenes with soft -R.

Example of use)
When rendering a scene called test-scene.1-0.dsc in a database called V35_DB.

soft -d V35_DB -l test-scene.1-0 -R



A: The PhotoShop plug-in is registered on Softimage's FTP site. Both are freeware.
For Macintosh
ftp://ftp.softimage.co.uk/pub/donated/utils/photoshop-plugin1.02b.bin
For Windows
ftp://ftp.softimage.co.uk/pub/donated/utils/photo113.zip



A: You can convert TIFF and PICT files using a standalone command called imgconv .
Example of use)
When converting image.pict to image.pic. -format specifies the file format after conversion.
 imgconv image.pict image.pic -format SOFT




A: Standalone commands for displaying Softimage image files include display and showpic . When displayed with showpic , pressing the A key displays the Alpha channel. (R key = Red channel, G key = Green channel, B key = Blue channel)

Example of use)
When displaying image.1.pic.
 showpic image.1.pic
If you want to display image.1.pic to image.30.pic continuously.
 showpic image -s 1 30 1




A: Select Info→Supra Keys to display a list of keyboard shortcuts.




A: You can save the selected models to the database using Save → Selected Models .



A: You can input eps files to Softimage3D using Get→Eps2Soft in the MODEL module .



A: You can cancel smooth shading by selecting the polygon model, opening the dialog box with Info → Selection , and specifying Faceted.