A scene file contains all the information necessary to identify and position all the models and their animation, lights, cameras, textures, and so on for rendering. All the elements of a scene are compiled into a single file with an .scn extension.
The compiled scene file can be further modified by the information set in its corresponding scene TOC (scene table of content) or by opening the scene with auxiliary data.
Topics
• Opening Scenes with Auxiliary Data
• Displaying Scene Information
• Getting and Setting Scene Data with the Scene TOC
• Backing Up and Recovering Your Work
Referenced Files in Scenes
Scenes can also reference many external files such as external models, texture images, action sources, and audio clips. Some of these referenced files may be located outside of your project structure. When you save a scene, the path information that lets Softimage locate and refer to these external files is saved as well. See Managing External Files.
Referenced Models
Referenced models are models that have been created in and exported from Softimage. When used in a scene, the exported model file is referenced by the scene. Changes made to the exported model are also reflected in your scene when the reference is updated. See Using Referenced Models.
Importing Scenes
You can import scene and object files from other 3D or CAD/CAM programs saved to the COLLADA, dotXSI™, DirectX, IGES, OBJ, and many other formats into Softimage. See Importing and Exporting.
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