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Customizing with the SDK

Customization Possibilities in Softimage

The Autodesk Softimage SDK allows you to solve problems by creating your own tools to work inside Softimage. This guide presents detailed instructions for each customizable element or tool. so you can choose which customization to create would work best for your needs. The possibilities fall into the following categories:

Custom versions of Softimage scene elements:

• Custom Commands

• Custom Operators

• Custom Properties

• Custom ICENodes

• mental ray Shaders

• Realtime Shaders

• MetaShaders

• Custom Fx Operators

• Character Development Kit (Customized Rigs)

Custom versions of Softimage features:

• Custom Filters

• Custom Events

Special tools to support interaction between Softimage and an external device or program:

• Custom Display Host

• Custom Renderers

• Device Drivers

Manipulating the working environment and deploying tools:

• Standard and Contextual Menus

• Developing Synoptic Views

• Developing for Net View

• Graphic Sequencer

• Spreadsheet Queries

• Providing Help

• Building and Deploying Customizations (Packaging)

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