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SoftimageToIv
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SoftimageToIv - convert a Softimage .hrc file to Open Inventor 2.0 format
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SSSSooooffffttttiiiimmmmaaaaggggeeeeTTTTooooIIIIvvvv [----hhhh] [----mmmm] [----llll] [----oooo] [----ffff]
[----iiii] [----dddd input_db] [----cccc object_complexity]
[----tttt texture_quality] [----kkkk knot_epsilon]
<infile> <outfile>
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_S_o_f_t_i_m_a_g_e_T_o_I_v converts 3D model files in Softimage version 2.6 model
(.hrc) format into Open Inventor 2.0 files. Scene files are also handled,
the default database settings are used or the database indicated by the
-d flag. NURB curves and surfaces, polygons, hierarchy, textures,
cameras and lights are converted into equivalent Open Inventor objects.
Softimage NURB surfaces are converted into Open Inventor surfaces, which
are then tesselated into polygons according to the object complexity
setting. Try a lower complexity setting if performance is not as
expected. For textures you need to convert the bitmap image used in the
texture to an SGI .rgb file and place it in the same directory as the
.hrc file. Copyright (c) Abaco Systems, Inc. 1995.
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Typically, _S_o_f_t_i_m_a_g_e_T_o_I_v expects a Softimage file to be specified on the
command line after all command option switches. Because the interface to
the Softimage file is done via the Softimage DBKit library, this
translator cannot read from standard input (stdin) or write to standard
output (stdout). _S_o_f_t_i_m_a_g_e_T_o_I_v messages are written to standard error
(stderr).
----hhhh Prints a program usage message to standard error (stderr).
----ffff Use one normal for each face rather than one normal for each
vertex when converting polysets.
----llll Use latest version of the given scene.
----mmmm Read a model file instead of a scene file.
----oooo Ignore cameras in Softimage file. This may make it easier to
examine the models when loaded into ivview.
----cccc ccccoooommmmpppplllleeeexxxxiiiittttyyyy
The complexity setting to use in the Open Inventor file. The
value ranges from 0.0 (lowest complexity) to 1.0 (highest
complexity). The default is 0.5.
----dddd iiiinnnnppppuuuutttt____ddddbbbb
Specifies the input database. The default is the first database
in the DatabaseDir.rsrc file.
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If a knot_epsilon is specified, the knot vector will be scaled
so that the knots are no closer together than knot_epsilon.
----iiii Inherit transformations from parent. This will not produce
accurate results if the model uses inverse kinematics or
constraints.
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The texture quality setting to use in the Open Inventor file.
The value ranges from 0.0 (lowest complexity) to 1.0 (highest
complexity). The default is 0.1.
----vvvv vvvveeeerrrrbbbboooosssseeee
Provide feedback during the translator. Valid values are:
-v 0 Do not print any summary. This is
the default value.
-v 1 Print a summary of the applied
options and a count list of the
processed Softimage entities.
-v 2 Print a summary of the applied
options, a count list of the
processed Softimage entities, and the
name of each Softimage entity that is
processed.
<_i_n_f_i_l_e> Specifies the name of the file to read and convert to Open
Inventor. Must be specified.
<_o_u_t_f_i_l_e> Specifies the name of the Open Inventor file to use for output.
Must be specified.
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1. The triangulation algorithm still sometimes produces small or thin
triangles which generate OpenGL errors. However, the errors are often not
visually discernable.
2. There is a difference in how an offset looks in Softimage and Open
Inventor. In Softimage, the base material shows through when the texture
coordinates are off the texture map. In Open Inventor, the row of pixels
on the boundary is repeated to the edge of the object. This may result in
streaks. The texture can be repeated but it cannot flip orientation
while it is being repeated.
3. Spherical and Cylindrical textures may not translate well.
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FILES
/usr/Inventor/bin/SoftimageToIv Program file
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Softimage and DBkit are a trademark of Softimage Inc., Open Inventor is a
trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc.
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SoftimageToIv is a Copyright (c) of Abaco Systems Inc., 1995, DBkit is a
Copyright (c) of Softimage Inc., 1995. Abaco Systems Inc. 35468 Purcell
Place, Fremont, CA, 94536 - Tel. 510 494 0690 - Fax. 510 494 0893 e-
mail: 3dsoftware@abaco.com
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DxfToIv, SlaToIv, ObjToIv, AliasToIv and IvToRib.
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