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''' | '''building add-ons (<nowiki>http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/sdkdocs/cus_addons_WalkthroughBuildinganAddon.htm</nowiki>, dead link)''' | ||
* 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. | * 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** The user can install a newer version of the addon by repeating the installation with the new file: it's unnecessary to remove the old version. | ** The user can install a newer version of the addon by repeating the installation with the new file: it's unnecessary to remove the old version. | ||
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==Selected wisdom== | ==Selected wisdom== | ||
We've also a [http://oni.bungie.org | We've also a [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]. | ||
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Open the animation mixer with [Alt]+[0]. | Open the animation mixer with [Alt]+[0]. | ||
Further information over [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/nla_mixer.htm#Rdw10200 HERE.] | Further information over [http://web.archive.org/web/20170103065301/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/nla_mixer.htm#Rdw10200 HERE.] | ||
Here are a few videos: | Here are a few videos: | ||
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Within the animation mixer also sounds can be added. | Within the animation mixer also sounds can be added. | ||
Further information over [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/audio_LoadingAudioFilesintheAnimationMixer.htm#Rdy36984 HERE.] | Further information over [http://web.archive.org/web/20170102120711/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/audio_LoadingAudioFilesintheAnimationMixer.htm#Rdy36984 HERE.] | ||
This could be used to synchronize sounds effect with physical actions in the scene. | This could be used to synchronize sounds effect with physical actions in the scene. | ||
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'''Links''' | '''Links''' | ||
* [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php?title=Scripting_Tips_and_Tricks_%28XSISDK%29 xsi wiki page about scripting] | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20160803061035/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php?title=Scripting_Tips_and_Tricks_%28XSISDK%29 xsi wiki page about scripting] | ||
* '''[http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/sdkdocs/scriptsdb/scriptsdb/scrdb_vbscript.htm many vbscript examples]''' | * '''[http://web.archive.org/web/20170616035120/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/sdkdocs/scriptsdb/scriptsdb/scrdb_vbscript.htm many vbscript examples]''' | ||
* '''[http://ss64.com/vb/ vbs commands]''' | * '''[http://ss64.com/vb/ vbs commands]''' | ||
* [http://www.activexperts.com/activmonitor/windowsmanagement/adminscripts/filesfolders/files/ objFSO/objWSHShell: Scripts to manage Files] (replace "Wscript.Echo" with "logmessage") | * [http://www.activexperts.com/activmonitor/windowsmanagement/adminscripts/filesfolders/files/ objFSO/objWSHShell: Scripts to manage Files] (replace "Wscript.Echo" with "logmessage") | ||
* [http://activexperts.com/activmonitor/windowsmanagement/adminscripts/other/textfiles/ objFSO/objWSHShell: Scripts to manage Text Files] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150504221146/http://activexperts.com/activmonitor/windowsmanagement/adminscripts/other/textfiles/ objFSO/objWSHShell: Scripts to manage Text Files] | ||
* [http://www.kxcad.net/ | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20080905102848/http://www.kxcad.net/softimage_xsi/Softimage_XSI_Documentation/script_basics_IncludingExternalScripts.htm using external scripts] | ||
* [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/sdkguide/index.html?url=si_om/XSIUIToolkit.html,topicNumber=si_om_XSIUIToolkit_html progress bar and open file dialog<!-- (hm, InitialDirectory code for quick save idea ?)-->] | * [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/sdkguide/index.html?url=si_om/XSIUIToolkit.html,topicNumber=si_om_XSIUIToolkit_html progress bar and open file dialog<!-- (hm, InitialDirectory code for quick save idea ?)-->] | ||
<!--* [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/sdkguide/index.html?url=files/cus_ppg_FileBrowserWidget.htm,topicNumber=d30e11980,hash=WS34BA39B437A993419C80CAB58E3BEFA1-0059 text box]--> | <!--* [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/sdkguide/index.html?url=files/cus_ppg_FileBrowserWidget.htm,topicNumber=d30e11980,hash=WS34BA39B437A993419C80CAB58E3BEFA1-0059 text box]--> | ||
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' '''[13] reading out environment variables''' | ' '''[13] reading out environment variables''' | ||
' some infos about env vars: [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/config_envirovars.htm (1)], [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/EnvVars_SettingandUsingEnvironmentVariables.htm (2)], [http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/EnvVars_EnvironmentVariableReference.htm (3)] | ' some infos about env vars: [http://web.archive.org/web/20170309190841/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/config_envirovars.htm (1)], [http://web.archive.org/web/20180416194626/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/EnvVars_SettingandUsingEnvironmentVariables.htm (2)], [http://web.archive.org/web/20170617095054/http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/xsidocs/EnvVars_EnvironmentVariableReference.htm (3)] | ||
' those variables are stored inside the setenv.bat, two disadvantages: | ' those variables are stored inside the setenv.bat, two disadvantages: | ||
' adding or editing those vars appears to not work in vbs or I just did it wrong | ' adding or editing those vars appears to not work in vbs or I just did it wrong | ||
' anyway, new vars can only be read out after app restart | ' anyway, new vars can only be read out after app restart | ||
' therefore let's concentrate on reading out existing ones and then how to create our own via txt files (example: | ' therefore let's concentrate on reading out existing ones and then how to create our own via txt files (example: <nowiki>https://dl.dropbox.com/u/139715/OniGalore/ModToolScript/Oni_env_vars.txt Oni_env_vars.txt</nowiki> (dead link)) | ||
' code for reading out: | ' code for reading out: | ||
logmessage XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$SI_HOME/") | logmessage XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$SI_HOME/") | ||
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' alternative to cmd: call onisplit via winmgmts | ' alternative to cmd: call onisplit via winmgmts | ||
' slightly modified code from [ | ' slightly modified code from [https://devblogs.microsoft.com/scripting/how-can-i-start-a-process-and-then-wait-for-the-process-to-end-before-terminating-the-script/ that site] | ||
' ''logmessage "onisplit finished."'' will be executed after the conversion finished, there should be also an delay of 3 seconds to support very slow computers | ' ''logmessage "onisplit finished."'' will be executed after the conversion finished, there should be also an delay of 3 seconds to support very slow computers | ||
' if you are going to use this method consider to extent the code to check if input file and output directory exist | ' if you are going to use this method consider to extent the code to check if input file and output directory exist | ||
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logmessage XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$XSI_HOME/") & "Application\DSScripts\Model.vbs" | logmessage XSIUtils.ResolvePath("$XSI_HOME/") & "Application\DSScripts\Model.vbs" | ||
' C:\Softimage\Softimage_Mod_Tool_7.5\Application\DSScripts\'''Model.vbs''' | ' C:\Softimage\Softimage_Mod_Tool_7.5\Application\DSScripts\'''Model.vbs''' | ||
A backup of the original file can be found ''' | A backup of the original file can be found here: '''<nowiki>https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/139715/OniGalore/ModToolScript/Model.vbs</nowiki> (dead link)''' | ||
There are two issues that can be fixed by modifying this file. | There are two issues that can be fixed by modifying this file. | ||
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'''tutorials:''' | '''tutorials:''' | ||
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMQ2rBVO4g | ||
* http://dot3d.blogspot. | * 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] | * [http://www.si-community.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1707 an ICE tutorial thread] | ||
* [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging] | * [http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/softimage2013/en_us/userguide/index.html?url=files/ICE_trees_DebuggingICETrees.htm,topicNumber=d30e269791 ICE trees Debugging] | ||
* https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE | * <nowiki>https://support.solidangle.com/display/SItoAUG/ICE</nowiki> (dead link) | ||
[[Category:Modding tutorials]] | [[Category:Modding tutorials]][[Category:Windows-only modding tools]] | ||
[[Category:Windows-only modding tools]] | |||