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    Default GoZ For Softimage

    GoZ for Softimage is a One Click Solution for 3d mesh exchange between ZBrush and Softimage using GoZ file format.
    It is developed using GoZ SDK and Softimage C++ API and provides the functionality to automatically setup a proper render tree in Softimage ready for rendering with Mental Ray.
    It supports both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Softimage on Windows.


    GoZ For Softimage Installation and Usage

    Features.
    1. One Click mesh exchange between ZBrush and Softimage using GoZ file format.
    2. Multiple SubTools support.
    3. Diffuse Map, Normal Map and Displacement Map support.
    4. Render Tree with Mental Ray Material setup.
    5. Complete Displacement Map setup with proper Geometry Approximation Settings.
    6. Polygroups to Clusters preservation.
    7. Softimage Animation (keyframed Transformations) preservation.
    8. Softimage Hierarchy preservation.
    More to come...

    Things doesn't currently Support.
    1. Softimage Geometry types other than Polymesh type are not supported.
    2. Polymeshes with Ngons are not supported (Only Triangles and Quads are supported).
    3. Crease /Hard Edge preservation is not supported.
    4. Softimage Constrains preservation is not supported.
    5. Unfreezed Softimage Transforms preservation is not supported.
    6. Masking export is not supported.

    Installation.
    Download GoZ For Softimage.zip installation package
    and follow the instructions you can find in GoZ For Softimage Instructions.pdf

    Final Notes.
    Any suggestions in workflow improvements are welcomed.

    I hope to find this tool useful enough and create your artwork with the same fun as the fun I had developing it.

    I want to say many thanks to Thomas Roussel at Pixologic French office who trusted me the GoZ SDK and supports my attempt.

    For any Questions, Support and Suggestions please post in the thread and I will do my best to assist you.



    Thank you for your time,

    Kostas Roukis
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    Thank you very much for this, I'll test it very soon! I think it can help everyone to improve our workflow, no more time wasted.

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    Thank you Nikholax
    I hope it is useful for you

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    I've waited so long. Thank you!

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    It works like a charm for me!!
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    Thank you!

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    This is awesome! Can't wait to get home to try it out! ICE FTW!

    edit -- Hope someone throws this in top row, I only found it because I check recent uploads everyday.
    Last edited by dbseraph; 05-02-12 at 11:01 AM.

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    - Cryrid, eof3D, dbseraph
    Thank you
    I hope you like it

    - Totyo
    I am happy it works
    Thank you for your feedback

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    Thank you very much Kostas for the further developement of your SingleClick Plugin. Brilliant work

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    Hi Kostas,


    Thanks a lot for this amazing feature! The Beta will be excellant but the final release is working perfectly!

    Cheer's

    Steve
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    Hi hirnlaich!

    Thank you for your good words!!!
    It was developed from the ground up actually.
    Although XGoZ was a great experience and helped me a lot

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    I am going to guess this is not going to work with my version of XSI... I am still in 7.01, but it won't hurt to try it

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    Hi Steve

    Thank you for your feedback and especially for your time to test it!!!
    I hope this plugin help you in a way in your amazing creations!!!
    Thank you a lot!

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    HaloAnimator,

    Don't Worry...

    Have Fun!!!

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    Kostas, you have save me hours of hair pulling and pain... this works perfectly... although I have to close the other instance of XSI that opens up when I work... again, thank you for this excellent tool...

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