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Reactor · 27th August 2006, 09:32

I purchased Foundation, but it was through an Australian reseller. The only issue I have with XSI is that an upgrade path for Foundation is lacking, so when looking to go from 4.2 to 5, I didn't bother because the same cost again just wasn't worth it. My next re-purchase may be version 6, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's 7.

Something to keep in mind, if looking to purchase it.

Medeamajic, I certainly see your point, but I still don't agree two people can (for example) argue over which program has better shaders, and see that resolved by having both people compare their created shaders. Sometimes, the feature list of a program is the best place to go, because it outlines the facts (assuming you do the research to find out the systems the program uses).

Of course, if a program has the potential to do great things, it has just that. Potential. At the end of the day, it's the artist who determines what is produced by using the program.

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Reactor NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 117	I purchased Foundation, but it was through an Australian reseller. The only issue I have with XSI is that an upgrade path for Foundation is lacking, so when looking to go from 4.2 to 5, I didn't bother because the same cost again just wasn't worth it. My next re-purchase may be version 6, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's 7. Something to keep in mind, if looking to purchase it. Medeamajic, I certainly see your point, but I still don't agree two people can (for example) argue over which program has better shaders, and see that resolved by having both people compare their created shaders. Sometimes, the feature list of a program is the best place to go, because it outlines the facts (assuming you do the research to find out the systems the program uses). Of course, if a program has the potential to do great things, it has just that. Potential. At the end of the day, it's the artist who determines what is produced by using the program.