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Sitob Camera Tools

by Color Variations of Eldorado - cvELD -·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library for pairing Softimage-style camera functions with an AutoHotkey navigation script, aimed at artists carrying XSI habits into Blender.

What is Sitob Camera Tools?

SItoB Camera Tools is a Blender add-on from Color Variations of Eldorado (cvELD) that recreates Softimage camera operations inside Blender. It gathers several viewport camera functions along with an AutoHotkey script for Softimage-style navigation.

Camera Zoom View adjusts the camera's zoom and rotation centered on the selected object or element: move the mouse left and right to change focal length, use the mouse wheel to zoom, hold right-click to rotate, press R to reset, and ESC to exit. Frame Selected Plus frames the selected object or element with improved behavior for single vertex selection. MemoCam saves and recalls camera settings, storing camera matrices in a JSON file in your Blender configuration folder, with up to four settings. Reset Camera moves the user or active camera to a predetermined position, configurable in preferences.

The included SItoB_AutoHotKey.ahk script mimics Softimage camera operations, letting you rotate, pan, and zoom the 3D view using the S or F5 keys with mouse buttons, without the Alt key. It only functions when Blender is active, works with Blender 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2, and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Sitob Camera Tools best for?

Sitob Camera Tools is best for softimage (XSI) users moving to Blender who want familiar camera operations.

How much does Sitob Camera Tools cost?

Sitob Camera Tools is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Camera Zoom View adjusts zoom and rotation centered on the selected object or element, with mouse movement for focal length, the wheel to zoom, right-click to rotate, R to reset, and ESC to exit
  • Frame Selected Plus frames the selected object or element, with improved behavior for single vertex selection
  • MemoCam saves and recalls up to four camera settings, storing camera matrices in a JSON file in the Blender configuration folder
  • Reset Camera moves the user or active camera to a predetermined position, with position, rotation, and focal length set in preferences
  • SItoB_AutoHotKey.ahk script mimics Softimage camera operations, enabling rotate, pan, and zoom of the 3D view with the S or F5 keys and mouse buttons, without the Alt key, plus M+XButton1 and Shift+middle-click shortcuts
  • Compatible with Blender 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2, provided as an add-on under the GPL license

Tags

#Blender#Camera#Softimage#XSI#AutoHotkey#Workflow#Add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does SItoB Camera Tools support?

SItoB Camera Tools lists compatibility with Blender 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2, and it's marked as Blender Extension compatible. It's provided as an add-on and released under the GPL license. Across those versions it brings its camera functions—Camera Zoom View, Frame Selected Plus, MemoCam, and Reset Camera—into Blender. For versions outside that range or for the latest compatibility details, check the developer's page before installing.

How does MemoCam save camera settings in SItoB Camera Tools?

SItoB Camera Tools includes MemoCam, a feature for saving and recalling camera settings. It stores camera matrices in a JSON file inside your Blender configuration folder, and up to four settings can be saved. To save the current camera, click the checkbox icon; to apply a saved setting, click the camera icon. Settings are overwritten each time the checkbox is ticked, so recalling a slot brings back whatever was last stored there.

How does the SItoB_AutoHotKey.ahk script work?

SItoB Camera Tools ships with the SItoB_AutoHotKey.ahk script, which mimics Softimage camera operations in Blender. It only functions while Blender is active and lets you rotate, pan, and zoom the 3D view using the S or F5 keys combined with mouse buttons, without using the Alt key. Additional shortcuts include M+XButton1 and Shift+middle-click. The script is aimed at people familiar with Softimage who want to work more comfortably in Blender.

Is SItoB Camera Tools free?

SItoB Camera Tools is listed as free in this catalog, so you won't find a price figure here. For current licensing terms and any conditions, the developer's page is the best place to confirm. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is provided as a Blender add-on compatible with Blender 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2. A demo video is also available for the add-on if you want a closer look at the camera tools.

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