tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65401617211728359832024-02-08T06:48:35.393-08:00Softimage NewsNews from Softimage, creators of the world's best professional 3D software.Leonard Teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189175873286217941noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540161721172835983.post-85361719708842236422009-03-30T11:32:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:35:39.216-07:00Migration of Softimage Maintenance Customers to Autodesk Subscription<p>As you are probably aware, we have been working to move active Softimage maintenance customer data to the Autodesk systems and release the Autodesk® Softimage® 7.5 software. You should have received an email confirmation stating your "order" was processed. This was a no-charge order used to move your maintenance contract to the Autodesk® Subscription program, ship the 7.5 product, and set up your access to the Autodesk Subscription Center.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.autodesk.com/subscriptionlogin">Log in to Subscription Center</a></h3> <p><br />If you do not already have access to the Autodesk Subscription Center, the named Contract Manager/Software Coordinator will receive a "Welcome" email with a user name and temporary password information. You will need Autodesk Subscription Center access to download Autodesk® Softimage® Advanced 7.5 software or you can use the shipped boxed product to install and activate the software.<br /></p> <p>If you received the email order confirmation, you will receive a "Welcome" email and/or boxed product in the coming weeks.</p><h3>Troubleshooting</h3> <p><strong>Autodesk Subscription Center</strong><br /> The Autodesk Subscription Center Sign In page is <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/subscriptionlogin">here</a>.<br /> <br /> Click on the "Need Help?" link to access Frequently Asked Questions.</p> <p>An Autodesk Subscription Center help form is available <a href="http://signinhelp.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=11034745&id=11258568"> here</a>, if you need additional assistance or a login and temporary password.</p> <p><strong>Shipped Product</strong><br />If you are an active Softimage Subscription customer and have not received a Softimage 7.5 boxed product, please contact your local Reseller to help find your Shipper Tracking number.</p> <p>Click here for an Authorized Autodesk Reseller in your area <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/reseller">www.autodesk.com/reseller</a>, or <a href="http://www.softimage.com/buy">www.softimage.com/buy</a></p> <p> For further assistance, please contact us at <a href="mailto:softimageinquiries@autodesk.com">softimageinquiries@autodesk.com.</a></p><p><br /></p> <p> </p> <p>The Softimage Project Team</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540161721172835983.post-84489936923713177412009-02-23T08:15:00.000-08:002009-02-23T16:35:00.820-08:00Autodesk Announces Softimage 7.5Autodesk has launched Autodesk Softimage 7.5 software for visual effects and game production. With this release, Autodesk has renamed the SOFTIMAGE|XSI software — acquired from Avid Technology Inc. — Autodesk Softimage. The 7.5 version offers timesaving new features, such as UV unfolding technology, a multithreaded Syflex cloth simulator and an integrated mental ray 3.7+ renderer. Artists have used Softimage to create numerous movies, commercials and video games, including the Oscar-winning film “Happy Feet,” Coca Cola’s “Heist” Super Bowl ad, and the “Fable II” video game.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key New Features in Autodesk Softimage 7.5</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">UV Unfolding Technology:</span> Softimage now features UV unfolding technology that enables artists to unwrap polygon models with just a few clicks. This technology works well on complex organic models, which would be difficult to unwrap manually. Softimage 7.5 also provides a wealth of UV editing tools that help artists quickly create and edit UV maps.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">mental ray 3.7+: </span>Version 3.7+ of the mental ray renderer is now integrated into Softimage 7.5. Highlights include improvements to binary space partitioning for faster render times, multiple final gathering refinement passes and new motion-based displacement. These enhancements help users create high-fidelity images faster than ever before.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Multithreaded Syflex Cloth Simulator:</span> The production-proven cloth simulator in Softimage is now multithreaded, enabling artists to use all the cores on their machine to iterate faster.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scene Compatibility with Version 7.0: </span>Scenes saved in Softimage 7.5 will load into version 7.0.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.softimage.com/products/xsi/new_features/">More information on new features</a>Leonard Teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189175873286217941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540161721172835983.post-39503427322284519502009-02-23T08:04:00.002-08:002009-02-23T16:35:23.111-08:00Known Issues and Bug Fix List for 7.5Here are the known issues and bug fix lists for Softimage 7.5:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.softimage.com/support/xsi/fixes/Softimage_75_FixedBugs.txt">Fixed Bugs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.softimage.com/downloads/lists/7_5/Softimage_75_KnownIssues_Final.txt">Known Issues</a><br /></li></ul>Leonard Teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189175873286217941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540161721172835983.post-33803008578123545412009-02-23T08:04:00.001-08:002009-02-23T16:35:29.421-08:00Softimage Migration promotionUntil April 15, 2009, existing SOFTIMAGE|XSI Essentials and Advanced customers, not on Maintenance, can receive up to 50 percent product discount and no back-subscription fees when migrating to Autodesk Softimage 7.5 with Autodesk Subscription. This offer is available only through Autodesk Value Added Resellers. Locate a reseller <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=12590867">here</a>.<br /><br />* International pricing may vary.<br />** Conditions apply. International pricing may vary.Leonard Teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189175873286217941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540161721172835983.post-49137949365688134712009-02-23T07:58:00.000-08:002009-02-23T16:35:35.857-08:00Changes to Softimage.comYou may have noticed a few things have changed here. This short guide will help you to find where information is:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where do I get support?</span><br /><a href="http://www.softimage.com/support/">Go here</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How do I license Softimage products?</span><br /><a href="http://www.softimage.com/licenseactivation/">Go here and fill out the form</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I’m interested in buying or finding out more information about Softimage 7.5. Who do I talk to?</span><br />Look for a reseller <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=12590867">here</a>, or call Autodesk at: 1-800-964-6432<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Can I buy Softimage online?</span><br />Yes if you’re in the Americas and Japan. <a href="http://store.autodesk.com/servlet/PromoServlet/promoID.10474400">Buy here</a>.Leonard Teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189175873286217941noreply@blogger.com