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 '''[http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/sdkdocs/cus_addons_WalkthroughBuildinganAddon.htm building add-ons]'''
 * Building an add-on file needs more effort than the other 'extensions' but for the end user it's best because it can hold all other files: toolbars, plugins (scripts), etc.
+** The user can install a newer version of the addon by repeating the installation with the new file: it's unnecessary to remove the old version.
 * File > Add-On > Package... doesn't work with ModTool "Add-Ons cannot be created with Softimage Demo Version."
 * '''putting scripts simply into folders doesn't work, they must be "plugins" (file extension can be the same e.g. "vbs")'''
-** a script can run on another computer if its content is found under a command, and plugin register that new command(s)
+** A script can run on another computer if its content is found under a command, and plugin register that new command(s).
-** e.g. use those commands in your toolbar's script buttons
+** E.g. use those commands in your toolbar's script buttons.
-* images can be put into any folder of the add-on, get them with '''''XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$XSI_USERHOME/") & "Addons\'''Addon_name\your_img_folder\img.png"''
+* Images and any other files can be put into any folder of the add-on, get them with '''''XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$XSI_USERHOME/") & "Addons\'''Addon_name\other_subfolder\img.png"''
-* The problem with embedded code: commands like ''CreatePrim'' can call an property page (PPG)
+* The problem with embedded code: commands like ''CreatePrim'' can call an property page (PPG).
-** But those popups can be disabled. Search for "disabling PPG popups" on this page.
+** Those popups can be disabled. Search for "disabling PPG popups" on this page.