Have YOU used XSI|SDK?

[wolfinger]

Please tell me how exactly that works. Here's some guide questions:
-Is it a custom language, or does it give you choices like XSI scripting does?
-Do the results compile into an .exe or what?
-If I would want realtime interactive 3D, would I be coding a "plugin" for XSIviewer, or do .exes made with the SDK contain the viewer itself?
-What do the client computers need? Are SDK results independent, or do they require XSIviewer or some library?
-What access does the SDK provide to the computer? Can I use TCP/IP? Reserve a port to input data?

I would be very grateful for any information, and especially personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

[devdoka]

http://www.softimage.com/Products/Xsi/SDK

Matt

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Matt Lind
Animator / Technical Director
Softimage certified instructor:
Softimage|3D
Softimage|XSI
speye_21@hotmail.com

[wolfinger]

Well, the PDF answered some of my questions, thank you. Now I know that I can use COM objects in Java to control XSI.

What I still need to know is how this can all relate to XSIviewer. When delivering a solution, it's expensive for the client to have to buy XSI just for playback.

Is there any info about controlling/extending XSIviewer using the SDK and COM objects somewhere?

[shanesternstein]

In reply to:
Is there any info about controlling/extending XSIviewer using the SDK and COM objects somewhere?

There is an XSI Viewer SDK available.

Some information is given here .

Vijay @ Dream Interactive....

[monkeygirl]

hey fess,

i can't answer all your questions, but i'll give it a shot.

In reply to:
Please tell me how exactly that works. Here's some guide questions:
-Is it a custom language, or does it give you choices like XSI scripting does?

i have seen implementations that use C++ (compiled .dll) and JScript. i'm sure there are other choices.
-Do the results compile into an .exe or what?
see above
-If I would want realtime interactive 3D, would I be coding a "plugin" for XSIviewer, or do .exes made with the SDK contain the viewer itself?
you would code a plug-in for the for the Viewer itself.
-What do the client computers need? Are SDK results independent, or do they require XSIviewer or some library?
client computers need the viewer and your script or dll.
-What access does the SDK provide to the computer? Can I use TCP/IP? Reserve a port to input data?
i think i've seen an example of streaming media that may have used this technique.

I would be very grateful for any information, and especially personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

don't hesitate to request more info. i'll see what i can dig up for you.

maggie kathwaroon
softimage co.