Version 5.0 also includes the GATOR attribute transfer system for re-purposing properties and animation between models, native 64-bit support and Mental Ray 3.4 for rendering complex scenes. A new gigapolygon core leverages the power of multi-processor and multi-core platforms.
Softimage|XSI V.5.0 Foundation is priced at $495 through the company's Website: www.softimage.com/store. XSI V.5.0 Essentials is priced at $1,995 and is available through authorized resellers. Softimage|XSI V.5.0 Advanced is priced at $6,995 and is available through authorized resellers as well.