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3ds max to Softimage XSI
Transition Tips.

This article is aimed at users of Discreet's 3ds max who are transitioning to Softimage XSI and covers the fundamentals. When time allows there will be follow-up articles published which will take a closer and more in-depth look at the various aspects of Softimage XSI such as the Net View, Synoptic Editor, Scripting, and lots more.

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Hyperlinks collection
Animagic no longer maints the huge page with links to websites. Instead we have opted to jointly maintain the links page in collaboration with our colleagues of mantiCORE Labs. This will lighten the maintenance efforts for both parties.

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Old content removed
As you will notice, all the old content in the form of articles and tutorials have been removed from the site and a new clean space stands ready for fresh, modern, and more up to date content.

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