This is an .xml theme that you can install in Blender >Edit Menu> User Preferences> Themes> Install..
I started to develop an XSI Softimage theme after Softimage EOL, to familiarize 3D Artists coming from that context into Blender's GUI.
"XSIMOD theme" was the original name for this theme. It has been updated to be permanently called "Softimage theme for Blender" with their respective number release and version.
Blender is also available to download in Steam, which is a fast and auto-convenient way to stay updated with the latest software upgrades. Generally, your Blender addons from a previous version in Steam will need to be re-installed in the new version if they are compatible.
Blender includes different THEMES to help users relate UI color schemes in their workflows
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XSIMOD theme in Blender 2.83 full color scheme
XSIMOD theme in Blender full walkthrough guide (STEAM install)
XSIMOD theme in Blender 2.8 complete color customization
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XSIMOD theme in Blender 2.79
How to install the XSIMOD theme in Blender 2.79
PDF Guide for XSI Mod theme video
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For LOCAL, SYSTEM and USER paths relative to Blender in LINUX, MAC and PC, please refer to this guide.
For Blender 2.9x series:
- Download your version theme file from this repo
- Unzip and locate Softimage_292.xml
- Open Blender. Go to Edit> User Preferences> Themes> Install theme> Select Softimage_292.xml from your unzipped folder location
- Blender's UI will change color
- In Blender go to FILE> Open, select "startup.blend". This will open an empty file with all the tab presets ready
- File> Defaults> Save Startup file
- Quit and Restart Blender. You should see your theme.
- If you want to further personalize Blender's shortcuts, take a look at the Addons Folder into the Setup addons.txt file.
For Blender 2.8x series:
- Download your version theme from this repo
- Unzip and locate the .xml file
- Open Blender and go to Edit> User Preferences> Themes> Install theme> (navigate and target your .xml file)
- Your user interface will change colors
- There are files named Startup.blend (current scene) and userpref.blend (custom settings)
- In Blender go to file> Open> target Startup.blend (your GUI will change) and then go to File > Defaults > Save startup file
- Close Blender The next time you open Blender your colors nd your UI layout should appear themed.
For Blender 2.79 there is an "Application Template" folder from the versions in this repo and a readme file. Open the readme.txt file and follow the instructions. In Blender 2.79 there are a lot of parameters to change in the User Preferences, but I have not included them
SOFTIMAGE Theme v01. - Blender 2.9x series
- "XSIMOD theme" name changes to "Softimage Theme" for Blender.
- VSE and Movie clip custom workspaces were customized.
- New previously non-existent workspaces in Softimage (Grease Pencil, Geometry nodes, Asset Browser, Spread Sheet) will be adjusted according to the previous GUI design rules from 2.8x
XSIMOD Theme v0.1 - Blender 2.8x series
- Blender Official Themes from Edit> User Preferences> Themes now include "XSI" theme based from the XSIMOD theme.
- Complete Outliner, Image Editor, NLA, Graph editor, File explorer, Shader editor, UV editor, 3D Viewport color scheme.
- Missing customization: Movie clip editor and video sequencer which were limited to customize.
- Driven parameters were swiched from pink-colored to cyan-colored
- VSE and Movie clip custom workspaces were limited and not possible in some items.
XSIMOD Theme v0.1 - Blender 2.79
- Application template works from FILE> Application Templates> Install application template from file
- Splash screen similar to Softimage XSI (2007)
- Addons and preferences for keyboard mapping included