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76561198106933484 Dec 9, 2014 @ 8:51am

FAQ - MODO indie + MARI indie

BASICS

Q: What are MARI indie and MODO indie and how are they different than the full versions of MARI and MODO?
A: The indie products are available at a fraction of the cost but contain the full toolsets of MODO and MARI with some functional adjustments meant to service individual production needs. There are no individual commercial limitations on these products and can be used for paid projects.

Please see product comparisons below for a more detailed functionality comparison.

AVAILABILITY

Q: Where can I purchase MODO indie or MARI indie?
A: You can only purchase MODO indie and MARI indie on the Steam store at this time.

Q: Will you be offering a free trial any time soon?
A: We are currently in the process of measuring the demand for a free trial.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY

Q: What versions are MODO indie and MARI indie built off of?
A: MODO indie: MODO 801 SP4
MARI indie: MARI 2.6v5

Q: What is the feature comparison between MARI indie and full MARI?
A:
Project file (.mra) linked to Steam account / cannot be shared with other users
The UDIM patch count is limited to 6 patches per object, unlimited channels and layers
Object count is limited to 3 objects
Export texture resolution size limited to 4k and 8-bit color per channel
Allowed export formats: .psd, .png, .tga, .jpg
Output formats no longer available .exr, .tif, .tiff, .hdr, .dds, and .ptx
Python scripting disabled
Custom shaders not allowed

Q: What is the feature comparison between MODO SE, MODO indie and full MODO?
A:

MODO Steam Edition
EULA: Personal, recreational and non-commercial use, except only if Licensee uses the
Software to create assets and content Licensee may sell such assets and content through Valve’s Steam Workshop.
OBJ and FBX poly export limit 7k
.blx files not encrypted/tied to Steam ID
No Bake or Render limit
Dynamics disabled
Animation disabled
Rendering disabled, except for bake options under Bake menu
Command eval options in the system menu disabled
Command History panel removed
Form Editor removed
Layout menu disabled
Python editor and third-party script loading disabled
Third-party plugin loading disabled
Kit management options from the system menu disabled
Export is FBX and OBJ only
Prevents saving as anything other than .blx format, although can still import all formats
Direct export to Dota 2 functionality
Available on Win only
Limited stock content available for download
MODO Steam Plugin allows loading of .blx files into Full MODO

MODO indie
EULA : Commercial for-profit use allowed for individual use, or individuals of a sole-proprietorship organization where only one license of each variant is allowed
OBJ and FBX export limit expanded to 100k polys
.lxf files are encrypted and locked to an individual Steam user ID/license
Limited Bake and Render resolution to 4k
Full dynamics toolset
Full animation toolset
Full rendering toolset
Command eval options in the system menu disabled
Remove Commands, Scripts and results from Command History panel removed except Undo
and History
Form Editor disabled **Note: this will be made available in first update
Form Layout added
Python editor and third-party script loading disabled
Third-party plugin loading disabled
Kit management options from the system menu disabled
Export is FBX and OBJ only
Can only save in .lxf format, although can still import all formats.
Image save formats limited to .png and .jpg, .tiff and .exr
Dota 2 Export functionality removed
Available on Mac and Win only
Full stock content is available for download
MODO Steam Plugin will only work with MODO SE and not MODO indie

Q: Is MODO indie replacing MODO SE?
A: Yes, we have discontinued the sale and support of MODO SE.

Q: Will I still be able to use my MODO SE?
A: Yes, you own your MODO SE license and will still be able to use it through Steam. We will no longer support the product, however.

Q: I own MODO SE, can I upgrade to MODO indie?
A: Yes, the upgrade to MODO indie is free and is already in your account. Yay!

Q: Will I be able to load my MODO SE .blx files into MODO indie?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the MODO Steam Plugin work with MODO indie?
A: No, it only works with MODO SE.

Q: Will there be a new plugin that allows MODO indie owners to load their .lxf files into full MODO?
A: No.

Q: Can MODO be used for baking and can it bake normal maps that are properly configured for the major game engines?
A: MODO can be used for baking. We are currently improving our baking features to allow for baking of normal maps that are compliant with game engines.

PURCHASE AND PRICING

Q: How much does a new seat of MODO indie and/or MARI indie?
A: $299 and $149, respectively.

Q: What are the subscription term options?
A: You can purchase a 1, 3 or 6 month subscription.

Q: How much is saved on a 3 month or 6 month subscription?
A: You save 20% per month for a 3 month subscription and 33% for a 6 month subscription.

Q: I own MODO SE and want to purchase MARI indie, will I be able to do so at a discounted/bundle price?
A: No, you will have to pay full price ($149) for MARI indie.

Q: I own MODO SE, will I get a discounted upgrade rate if I want to a purchase MODO indie subscription or a MODO indie + MARI indie subscription?
A: Unfortunately we are not able to offer an upgrade discount on subscriptions.

Q: Will I be able to upgrade from MODO indie or MARI indie to the full version of MODO or MARI?
A: Yes, you may upgrade to the full version by contacting our sales department and providing proof that you own an indie version.

Q: What is the subscription cancellation policy?
A: Customers are allowed to cancel their subscription at any time through their Steam account. Users will be allowed to access their products until the subscription period has ended and will not be refunded a prorated amount.

Q: Is there a free demo (trial) of the product I can try?
A: We currently are not offering a free demo of the product.

SYSTEM/HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Q: What platforms does MODO indie and MARI indie support?
A: MODO indie will be available on Windows and Mac. MARI indie will be available on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Q: Will a Linux version of MODO indie be available soon?
A: We are in the process of evaluating the demand for a Linux version of MODO indie.

Q: What are the specific hardware requirements for MARI indie and MODO indie?
A:
MODO indie:
Windows
OS: Windows 7 and 8 (only 64-bit supported)
Processor: Intel Xeon/Core 2 Duo, Quad/Core i7 or AMD Opteron/ Phenom processor(s). Must support SSE2 instruction set.
Mac
Mac® OS X 10.7 or later (only 64-bit supported)
Intel processor(s), Core2Duo processor or higher.
General
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 2 GB available space
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 accelerated graphics, at least 1280 x 800 resolution
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes: Mouse or pointing device, including pressure sensitive tablets or 3Dconnexion 3D mouse
Internet connection required to access Steam
MARI indie:
Linux
64-bit operating system (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS)
Mac:
OS X 10.8.5 or above
Windows:
Window 7 64-bit.
General
Quad-core x86-based processor.
A minimum of 5GB disk space available.
At least 4GB RAM.
Display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.
NVIDIA or AMD graphics card with at least 1GB of RAM and OpenGL 3.2 support.
Internet connection required to access Steam

IMPORTANT MARI indie GPU REQUIREMENTS:
MARI indie works best on non-integrated graphics cards and requires the latest available drivers in order to work correctly. MARI indie GPU requirements will likely experience problems with integrated graphics cards such as the Intel 3000-5000.

Please ensure that your GPU is capable of supporting OpenGL 3.2 or above, with at least 1GB of GPU RAM and the latest release drivers installed.

Last edited by Rachel; May 11, 2015 @ 5:12am

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Hoppa Joel Dec 11, 2014 @ 9:24pm

Hello, I noticed this release's bundle package is Well over 200 dollars, where as each of the items in the package are listed as around 27 dollars total.
I imagine this price got added in by error, so I figured I'd let you know.
If it isn't in error, is there something more to that bundle we are not seeing?

76561198106933484 Dec 12, 2014 @ 1:06pm

Hi hoppa_joel,

Yes, it is an error on the page that I have sent to Valve for fixing. What you are seeing is the monthly subscription prices of each product in comparison to the perpetual price of the bundle. What is should say is: Price for individual games: $337.48 (MODO indie - $224.99; MARI indie - $112.49); Bundle cost:$284.99. You are saving 15% off the regular prices by buying the bundle, and an additional 25% off while the promotion is running. Hope that helps!

chikega Oct 5, 2015 @ 11:24am

What is the workflow between MODO Indie and MARI Indie? Can MARI open a .LXF file? If not, what object format is being used between the two applications? .OBJ?