This section explains how to create an .xsiaddon file from an Add-on directory (this is referred to as packaging by location).
Before you package an add-on, make sure the add-on directory contains only the files and folders you want to ship:
Note that you can exclude directories when you create the add-on package. For example, if you keep any C++ source code in a separate folder, you can just exclude the folder from the package.
To package an Add-on directory as an .xsiaddon
In the Plug-in Tree, expand the workgroup that contains the Add-on directory, right-click an add-on, and choose Package Add-on.
The Package Location Options dialog box appears, with the Source folder set to the root folder of the add-on you right-clicked.
You can also open the Package Location Options dialog box by choosing File
Add-OnPackage Location in the main Softimage menu bar. If you do this, the default Source folder is the Addons folder in your User location.
If the Add-on directory contains folders you don't want to include in the .xsiaddon file, type the names of the folders in the Directories to Exclude box. Use semi-colons (;) to separate folder names.
By default, the .xsiaddon file is created in the Addons folder of the workgroup. If you want to create the file in a different
folder, click 
beside the Destination box and locate the folder.
If you want to change the default name of the .xsiaddon file (for example, you may want to include a version number in the file name), type the name in the Destination box.
Under Author, fill in any contact information you want to include with the add-on. This information will be displayed on the add-ons tab in XSI Local.
In the Description box, type a brief description for the add-on. This description will be displayed on the add-ons tab in XSI Local.
