Softimage allows users to add custom compounds to its main menu system for easy reusability. The screenshot on the right shows an example of a simple geometry deformation ICE graph. In a practical scenario, one would collapse the graph into a compound and expose important parameters, for instance the deformation intensity. After adding the tool to the user interface it can easily be applied to other objects. Compounds can also be shared between installations because their entire functionality is stored in XML files. The graph-based approach of ICE allows for the creation of effects previously attainable only through the use of scripting and/or compiled code. Due to its visual nature and interactivity, it is very accessible for users with no programming experience. Many free and commercial ICE tools have been made available by users and 3rd party developers. Softimage contains an ICE-based fluid and physics simulator called Lagoa as well as an ICE-based version of the Syflex cloth simulator. Industry usage Softimage was primarily used in the film, video game and advertising industries as a tool to generate digital characters, environments and visual effects. Examples of films and other media made with the help of Softimage are Jurassic Park, Thor, Predators, District 9, White House Down, Yakuza, and Elysium. Releases Autodesk Softimage 2015 released April 14, 2014 Autodesk Softimage 2014 released April 12, 2013 Autodesk Softimage 2013 released April 12, 2012 Autodesk Softimage 2012 SAP (Subscription Advantage Pack) released September 27, 2011 Autodesk Softimage 2012 released April 7, 2011 Autodesk Softimage 2011 SAP (Subscription Advantage Pack) released October 7, 2010 Autodesk Softimage 2011 released April 9, 2010 Autodesk Softimage 2010 released September 14, 2009 Autodesk Softimage 7.5 released February 20, 2009 References External links Softimage Mod Tool Autodesk discontinued products 3D computer graphics software for Linux 3D graphics software 3D animation software Discontinued software IRIX software Proprietary commercial software for Linux 2000 software