Mod Tool - Revision history

Iritscen: si-community.com has been taking forever to respond and my script thinks the links are dead, so let's just use Archive copies (actually it makes more sense to link directly to Vimeo in one case)

2026-03-15T20:30:38Z

si-community.com has been taking forever to respond and my script thinks the links are dead, so let's just use Archive copies (actually it makes more sense to link directly to Vimeo in one case)

Iritscen: removed Update template and am not replacing it with Integrate because there's no need to spend time integrating a tutorial for long-discontinued software; raised the lede to an infobox to make it more visible

2025-11-26T19:16:49Z

removed Update template and am not replacing it with Integrate because there's no need to spend time integrating a tutorial for long-discontinued software; raised the lede to an infobox to make it more visible

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	{{~~update~~\|~~This article contains links to the now defunct Oni Central Forum. Sections: Selected Wisdom}}~~		{{fmbox
	Autodesk's Mod Tool used to be the main choice for modders when working on level and character models (at least in Windows, since it's Windows-only). It was a free and accessible program, but has long since been discontinued. Nowadays, modders are encouraged to use [[Blender]] instead.		\| text = Autodesk's Mod Tool used to be the main choice for modders when working on level and character models (at least in Windows, since it's Windows-only). It was a free and accessible program, but has long since been discontinued. Nowadays, modders are encouraged to use [[Blender]] instead.
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	'''Download'''		'''Download'''
	* '''Get it from [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 ~~Mod DB~~].'''		* '''Get it from [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 ModDB].'''
	* It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.		* It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.

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	==Selected wisdom==		==Selected wisdom==
	We've also a [http://oni.bungie.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1229 tutorial thread on OCF.]		We've also got a [https://web.archive.org/web/20160224195021/http://oni.bungie.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1229 tutorial thread on OCF.]

	Hotkey list can be found [http://www.keyxl.com/aaacbe0/415/SoftImage-XSI-keyboard-shortcuts.htm here].		Hotkey list can be found [http://www.keyxl.com/aaacbe0/415/SoftImage-XSI-keyboard-shortcuts.htm here].

Vortice: Update notice w/ summary

2025-01-22T19:24:00Z

Update notice w/ summary

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			{{update\|This article contains links to the now defunct Oni Central Forum. Sections: Selected Wisdom}}
	Autodesk's Mod Tool used to be the main choice for modders when working on level and character models (at least in Windows, since it's Windows-only). It was a free and accessible program, but has long since been discontinued. Nowadays, modders are encouraged to use [[Blender]] instead.		Autodesk's Mod Tool used to be the main choice for modders when working on level and character models (at least in Windows, since it's Windows-only). It was a free and accessible program, but has long since been discontinued. Nowadays, modders are encouraged to use [[Blender]] instead.
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	: [[Mod_Tool/Oni_level_rebuilder]]		: [[Mod_Tool/Oni_level_rebuilder]]
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	==Installation==		==Installation==
	Full name: "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool". Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program.		Full name: "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool". Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program.

Iritscen: archive link

2024-07-21T22:57:24Z

archive link

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	** B) goto Model > Modify > Poly. Mesh > Bridge Boundary Points/Edges (if blue lines appear try to disable the checkbox "Angle > 90")		** B) goto Model > Modify > Poly. Mesh > Bridge Boundary Points/Edges (if blue lines appear try to disable the checkbox "Angle > 90")
	* merging two objects at blue lines: merge the objects at first, then proceed with the point above "filling a hole"		* merging two objects at blue lines: merge the objects at first, then proceed with the point above "filling a hole"
	* '''merging two objects with UVs''': Create > Poly. Mesh > [http://cryrid.com/images/temp/XSI/merge_materials.jpg Merge]		* '''merging two objects with UVs''': Create > Poly. Mesh > [https://web.archive.org/web/20160225163131/http://cryrid.com/images/temp/XSI/merge_materials.jpg Merge]
	** extracted Oni characters have their materials and hence textures directly grouped under the mesh (see Explorer)		** extracted Oni characters have their materials and hence textures directly grouped under the mesh (see Explorer)
	** when adding (merging) a new part to the existing mesh, the materials/textures will be grouped under (Explorer again) mesh > Polygon Mesh > Clusters > ...		** when adding (merging) a new part to the existing mesh, the materials/textures will be grouped under (Explorer again) mesh > Polygon Mesh > Clusters > ...

Iritscen: better lede

2023-09-28T16:20:48Z

better lede

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	<!-~~- keeping track of pages -->~~		Autodesk's Mod Tool used to be the main choice for modders when working on level and character models (at least in Windows, since it's Windows-only). It was a free and accessible program, but has long since been discontinued. Nowadays, modders are encouraged to use [[Blender]] instead.
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	~~Nowadays, modders are supposed to use [[Blender]].~~

	==Installation==		==Installation==
	Full name: "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool". Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program.		Full name: "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool". Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program.

	'''Download'''		'''Download'''
	* '''Get it from [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 ~~moddb~~].'''		* '''Get it from [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 Mod DB].'''
	* It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.		* It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.

Iritscen: http->https

2023-05-07T15:34:25Z

http->https

Paradox-01 at 10:31, 2 January 2023

2023-01-02T10:31:38Z

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	'''Newer Windows installations usually require .NET 2.0 to be installed before the XSI installer can fully run.'''		'''Newer Windows installations usually require .NET 2.0 to be installed before the XSI installer can fully run.'''
	: ~~Use~~ the ~~WIndows~~ search and look "features". (Enable/disable Windows features.)		: Downloading and installing .Net 2.0 manually from the internet might not work.
	: From the Windows feature page install ".NET framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)".		: '''Therefore use the Windows search and look for "features".''' (Enable/disable Windows features.)
			: From the Windows feature page install '''".NET framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)"'''.

	There are various ways to extend Mod Tool's range of functions: scripts (.vbs, .js), toolbars (.xsitb) and addons (.xsiaddon). They can be created on one's own and also shared with other users.		There are various ways to extend Mod Tool's range of functions: scripts (.vbs, .js), toolbars (.xsitb) and addons (.xsiaddon). They can be created on one's own and also shared with other users.

Paradox-01 at 14:55, 31 December 2022

2022-12-31T14:55:29Z

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	Nowadays, modders are supposed to use [[Blender]].		Nowadays, modders are supposed to use [[Blender]].

	==~~General information~~==		==Installation==
	Full name: ~~[https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75~~ "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool"]. Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program. '''[~~Note~~: It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.]'''		Full name: "Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool". Usually we just call it "Mod Tool" or "XSI", the old name of the program.

			'''Download'''
			* '''Get it from [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/autodesk-softimage-mod-tool-75 moddb].'''
			* It's no longer possible to download Softimage from Autodesk because the [https://www.autodesk.com/products/softimage/overview software was discontinued] by Autodesk in favor of their major software packages Maya and 3ds Max.

			'''Newer Windows installations usually require .NET 2.0 to be installed before the XSI installer can fully run.'''
			: Use the WIndows search and look "features". (Enable/disable Windows features.)
			: From the Windows feature page install ".NET framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)".

	There are various ways to extend Mod Tool's range of functions: scripts (.vbs, .js), toolbars (.xsitb) and addons (.xsiaddon). They can be created on one's own and also shared with other users.		There are various ways to extend Mod Tool's range of functions: scripts (.vbs, .js), toolbars (.xsitb) and addons (.xsiaddon). They can be created on one's own and also shared with other users.

	~~'''Wanted knowledge:'''~~		===Extensions===
	* How to set up particles in Mod Tool? We still need an Oni particle editor!
	* How to rig models and then extract the animation data?
	* How to make complex new UV maps?

	==Extensions==
	'''links'''		'''links'''
	* [http://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]		* [http://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]
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	* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)		* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)

			==Wanted knowledge==
			* How to set up particles in Mod Tool? We still need an Oni particle editor!
			* How to rig models and then extract the animation data?
			* How to make complex new UV maps?

	[[Category:Modding tutorials]][[Category:Outdated modding tools]][[Category:Windows-only modding tools]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]][[Category:Outdated modding tools]][[Category:Windows-only modding tools]]

Paradox-01 at 14:07, 22 May 2022

2022-05-22T14:07:52Z

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	: [[Mod_Tool/Oni_level_rebuilder]]		: [[Mod_Tool/Oni_level_rebuilder]]
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			Nowadays, modders are supposed to use [[Blender]].

	==General information==		==General information==
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	[[Category:Modding tutorials]][[Category:Windows-only modding tools]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]][[Category:Outdated modding tools]][[Category:Windows-only modding tools]]

Paradox-01 at 19:05, 14 May 2022

2022-05-14T19:05:56Z

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	** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first		** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first
	* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 adjusting existing fw throws] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDTPYfvMf4M (instructions)]		* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 adjusting existing fw throws] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDTPYfvMf4M (instructions)]
	* ''put more links here''


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	end if		end if
	end function		end function


	==Selected wisdom==		==Selected wisdom==

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	===Extensions===		===Extensions===
	'''links'''		'''links'''
	* [https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240608010211/https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]
	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121001104022/http://www.xsidatabase.com:80/content/drag_and_drop_obj_files_jscript drag and drop support for OBJ files]		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121001104022/http://www.xsidatabase.com:80/content/drag_and_drop_obj_files_jscript drag and drop support for OBJ files]
	* [https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=797 OBJ exporter]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190519164704/https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=797 OBJ exporter]
	* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 OBJ + OFGA exporter] for Oni		* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 OBJ + OFGA exporter] for Oni
	** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first		** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first
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	* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g		* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g
	* http://dot3d.blogspot.com/2009/10/softimage-ice-tree-building-step-by.html		* http://dot3d.blogspot.com/2009/10/softimage-ice-tree-building-step-by.html
	* [https://~~www.si-community~~.com/~~community/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1707 an~~ ICE tutorial ~~thread~~]		* [https://vimeo.com/user4235126 a series of ICE tutorial videos]
	* [https://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging]		* [https://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging]
	* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)		* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)

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	===Extensions===		===Extensions===
	'''links'''		'''links'''
	* [~~http~~://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]		* [https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=796 "Roadkill" UV Tool]
	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121001104022/http://www.xsidatabase.com:80/content/drag_and_drop_obj_files_jscript drag and drop support for OBJ files]		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121001104022/http://www.xsidatabase.com:80/content/drag_and_drop_obj_files_jscript drag and drop support for OBJ files]
	* [~~http~~://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=797 OBJ exporter]		* [https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=797 OBJ exporter]
	* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 OBJ + OFGA exporter] for Oni		* [http://mods.oni2.net/node/210 OBJ + OFGA exporter] for Oni
	** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first		** might need the regular OBJ exporter to be installed first
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	* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g		* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g
	* http://dot3d.blogspot.com/2009/10/softimage-ice-tree-building-step-by.html		* http://dot3d.blogspot.com/2009/10/softimage-ice-tree-building-step-by.html
	* [~~http~~://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1707 an ICE tutorial thread]		* [https://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1707 an ICE tutorial thread]
	* [https://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging]		* [https://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging]
	* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)		* <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link)