Version 8.0 introduced significant workflow improvements aimed at professional productivity:
: Version 8.0 included features like MetaCycle for blending animation cycles and polygon reduction tools, making it the premier choice for Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn developers. The SGI Connection Sgi alias studio power animator 80 irix cd1
: This allowed animators to click and drag specific parts of a complex hierarchy without digging through nested menus—a major speed boost for character rigging. Version 8