JDex
08-19-2004, 05:51 PM
http://forum.softimage.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2148
We’ve had an incredibly positive response to the new XSI v.4.0 Foundation pricing and announcements, and many questions are being asked. Answered here are the most frequently asked questions concerning pricing, upgrades, packaging and features in XSI v.4.0 Foundation and the XSI v.4.0 product line.
“3-Democracy” is the first initiative to come out of the Avid Computer Graphics production pipeline initiative. Avid Computer Graphics is bringing together the most advanced 3D, asset management and editing systems to create the world’s only complete production pipeline solution from a single vendor.
Thank you all for your support and interest,
The Softimage Team.
Pricing and upgrades
Q Is the current v.4.0 Foundation price a promo?
A No it is permanent pricing
Q Will I be able to upgrade to v.4.0 Essentials or v.4.0 Advanced?
A Yes – you will be able to trade in the value of v.4.0 Foundation
Q Will I be able to upgrade to future versions of XSI?
A Yes – for service packs it will be free. For other releases there will be an upgrade fee
Q Is there maintenance available?
A No, only for v.4.0 Essentials and v.4.0 Advanced
Q I have just bought v.4.0 Foundation at the old price of $1995 – what happens now?
A You will be given an upgrade to v.4.0 Essentials
Q I have bought v.4.0 Essentials and v.4.0 Advanced at the old price - what happens now?
A Because of the wide variety of configurations that were available, there is no single upgrade path. Please contact your reseller or sales rep. and we’ll do our best to make sure you are satisfied.
Q I don’t know who my reseller is, and I can’t reach anyone about my upgrade! – who do I contact?
A Contact sales@softimage.com
Q My country is not listed in the store – how can I get it?
A Contact you local reseller http://www.softimage.com/corporate/sales/Buy/
Q Why is the price more than $495 when I order?
A There are shipping costs, taxes, and the price may be further affected by your local currency exchange rate.
Packaging
Q Will Foundation be available on Linux?
A Yes – however the exact price and release date have not been set.
Q Will the DVDs always come with Foundation or is it a limited time offer?
A It is a promotion, which means that it is a limited time offer.
Q Is v.4.0 Foundation locked to a dongle?
A No, it requires a license key only.
Q Can I install v.4.0 Foundation on many machines?
A Only one copy per license is allowed.
Q How is this different from the Academic program version?
A v.4.0 Foundation is a full, commercial license. The v.4.0 Academic license is v.4.0 Advanced, but commercial use is not permitted.
Q What is the difference between the v.4.0 Foundation trial download and the XSI EXP?
A v.4.0 Foundation is a full commercial version that you can use for 30 days. XSI EXP is a non-commercial watermarked evaluation version of v.3.0 Advanced with restricted output and no SDK support.
Q What comes in the box?
A
Windows Application CD
Documentation CD
Media CD (all necessary files for included tutorials)
The Softimage Production Series 5 DVD-Rom set
The Principles of XSI DVD with over 150 video feature demonstrations and how-to’s
SOFTIMAGE|XSI Fundamentals Guide (approx. 600 pages)
SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Roadmap
Registration Card with Registration Key
Q Will the DVDs be included with the Linux version?
A Yes. As a standalone product they are currently available for Windows and Linux. Flash 7 is required for Linux.
Features
Q Does v.4.0 Foundation have scripting and an SDK?
A Yes v.4.0 Foundation comes will full scripting and the SDK. Take a look at the high level feature list http://www.softimage.com/products/Xsi/v4/comparison/
Q Why are some tools grayed out?
A These are features found only in v.4.0 Essentials or v.4.0 Advanced. If a tool doesn’t work, you can check the script-log for an explanation.
Q How does v.4.0 Foundation compare to Maya Complete?
A Easily. V.4.0 Foundation has many tools, features and workflow not found in Maya Complete.
Some v.4.0 Foundation highlights include:
Construction modes that enable bi-directional non-destructive editing of enveloped and animated objects.
The only native mental ray v3.3 integration giving the fastest, most intuitive and memory efficient rendering in existence.
The fastest subdivision surface mesh modeler for the ultimate in intuitive, high-productivity modeling.
Non-linear high-level animation tools at the heart of the system – everything is animatable and mixable.
Industry-leading cloth, particles, soft body dynamics and fluids offering the complete range of simulation effects.
High-level character rigs and guides and tails (more in the local NetView too).
Full scripting with industry-standard scripting languages and a comprehensive SDK making a completely open, extensible 3D production environment that scales with your needs.
Scene native, fast, and completely customizable Render Passes giving great flexibility for output rendering.
Advanced UV texturing tools featuring smart UV Unwrapping, dramatically improving texturing workflow and productivity.
Q I still have some more questions, whom should I contact?
A Either your local reseller, sales@softimage.com or support@softimage.com
We’ve had an incredibly positive response to the new XSI v.4.0 Foundation pricing and announcements, and many questions are being asked. Answered here are the most frequently asked questions concerning pricing, upgrades, packaging and features in XSI v.4.0 Foundation and the XSI v.4.0 product line.
“3-Democracy” is the first initiative to come out of the Avid Computer Graphics production pipeline initiative. Avid Computer Graphics is bringing together the most advanced 3D, asset management and editing systems to create the world’s only complete production pipeline solution from a single vendor.
Thank you all for your support and interest,
The Softimage Team.
Pricing and upgrades
Q Is the current v.4.0 Foundation price a promo?
A No it is permanent pricing
Q Will I be able to upgrade to v.4.0 Essentials or v.4.0 Advanced?
A Yes – you will be able to trade in the value of v.4.0 Foundation
Q Will I be able to upgrade to future versions of XSI?
A Yes – for service packs it will be free. For other releases there will be an upgrade fee
Q Is there maintenance available?
A No, only for v.4.0 Essentials and v.4.0 Advanced
Q I have just bought v.4.0 Foundation at the old price of $1995 – what happens now?
A You will be given an upgrade to v.4.0 Essentials
Q I have bought v.4.0 Essentials and v.4.0 Advanced at the old price - what happens now?
A Because of the wide variety of configurations that were available, there is no single upgrade path. Please contact your reseller or sales rep. and we’ll do our best to make sure you are satisfied.
Q I don’t know who my reseller is, and I can’t reach anyone about my upgrade! – who do I contact?
A Contact sales@softimage.com
Q My country is not listed in the store – how can I get it?
A Contact you local reseller http://www.softimage.com/corporate/sales/Buy/
Q Why is the price more than $495 when I order?
A There are shipping costs, taxes, and the price may be further affected by your local currency exchange rate.
Packaging
Q Will Foundation be available on Linux?
A Yes – however the exact price and release date have not been set.
Q Will the DVDs always come with Foundation or is it a limited time offer?
A It is a promotion, which means that it is a limited time offer.
Q Is v.4.0 Foundation locked to a dongle?
A No, it requires a license key only.
Q Can I install v.4.0 Foundation on many machines?
A Only one copy per license is allowed.
Q How is this different from the Academic program version?
A v.4.0 Foundation is a full, commercial license. The v.4.0 Academic license is v.4.0 Advanced, but commercial use is not permitted.
Q What is the difference between the v.4.0 Foundation trial download and the XSI EXP?
A v.4.0 Foundation is a full commercial version that you can use for 30 days. XSI EXP is a non-commercial watermarked evaluation version of v.3.0 Advanced with restricted output and no SDK support.
Q What comes in the box?
A
Windows Application CD
Documentation CD
Media CD (all necessary files for included tutorials)
The Softimage Production Series 5 DVD-Rom set
The Principles of XSI DVD with over 150 video feature demonstrations and how-to’s
SOFTIMAGE|XSI Fundamentals Guide (approx. 600 pages)
SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Roadmap
Registration Card with Registration Key
Q Will the DVDs be included with the Linux version?
A Yes. As a standalone product they are currently available for Windows and Linux. Flash 7 is required for Linux.
Features
Q Does v.4.0 Foundation have scripting and an SDK?
A Yes v.4.0 Foundation comes will full scripting and the SDK. Take a look at the high level feature list http://www.softimage.com/products/Xsi/v4/comparison/
Q Why are some tools grayed out?
A These are features found only in v.4.0 Essentials or v.4.0 Advanced. If a tool doesn’t work, you can check the script-log for an explanation.
Q How does v.4.0 Foundation compare to Maya Complete?
A Easily. V.4.0 Foundation has many tools, features and workflow not found in Maya Complete.
Some v.4.0 Foundation highlights include:
Construction modes that enable bi-directional non-destructive editing of enveloped and animated objects.
The only native mental ray v3.3 integration giving the fastest, most intuitive and memory efficient rendering in existence.
The fastest subdivision surface mesh modeler for the ultimate in intuitive, high-productivity modeling.
Non-linear high-level animation tools at the heart of the system – everything is animatable and mixable.
Industry-leading cloth, particles, soft body dynamics and fluids offering the complete range of simulation effects.
High-level character rigs and guides and tails (more in the local NetView too).
Full scripting with industry-standard scripting languages and a comprehensive SDK making a completely open, extensible 3D production environment that scales with your needs.
Scene native, fast, and completely customizable Render Passes giving great flexibility for output rendering.
Advanced UV texturing tools featuring smart UV Unwrapping, dramatically improving texturing workflow and productivity.
Q I still have some more questions, whom should I contact?
A Either your local reseller, sales@softimage.com or support@softimage.com