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# Customizing with the SDK

The Autodesk Softimage SDK allows you to solve production problems by creating your own tools to work inside Softimage. This section presents detailed instructions for each customizable element or tool so you can choose which customization to create and which ones would work best for your needs.

#### Topics in this section

- Customization Possibilities in Softimage
- Self-Installing Plug-ins
- Custom Commands
- Custom Properties
- Custom Operators
- Custom ICENodes
- Custom Renderers
- Custom Shaders
- Graphic Sequencer
- Custom Filters
- Custom Events
- Standard and Contextual Menus
- Custom Display Host
- Character Development Kit
- Device Drivers
- Spreadsheet Queries
- Custom Fx Operators
- Building and Deploying Customizations