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* [http://mitglied.lycos.de/prallvamp/ .smd Exporter] by Prall | * [http://mitglied.lycos.de/prallvamp/ .smd Exporter] by Prall | ||
* <code>Steam\SteamApps\username\sourcesdk\maya</code> Valve's .smd scripts supplied in the Source SDK | * <code>Steam\SteamApps\username\sourcesdk\maya</code> Valve's .smd and .dmx scripts supplied in the Source SDK | ||
=== Installing Valve's Maya | === Installing Valve's Maya 2009 Plug-in === | ||
1. Edit the sourcesdk\maya\ | 1. Edit the sourcesdk\maya\2009\runmaya.bat and make sure that | ||
the path setting to maya.exe is correct. The default is C:\Program Files\ | the path setting to maya.exe is correct. The default is C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Maya 2009\bin. | ||
2. Run C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\ \sourcesdk\maya\ | 2. Run C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\ \sourcesdk\maya\2009\runmaya.bat | ||
3. When Maya comes up go to Window|Settings/Preferences|Plug-in Manager... | 3. When Maya comes up go to Window|Settings/Preferences|Plug-in Manager... | ||
4. Look for | 4. Look for vsmaster.mll and check the "loaded" and "auto load" boxes. | ||
5. When you go to export you should see the new choices: | 5. When you go to export you should see the new choices: | ||
Valve DMX File | |||
Valve SMD Model | Valve SMD Model | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Modifying a Source Model in Maya]] | *[[Modifying a Source Model in Maya]] | ||
== L4D2 Notes on runmaya.bat == | |||
If you load the L4D2 SDK and set your configurations with vconfig.exe, this batch file will not function. You will need to edit it as described here: [http://http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1127596 Steam Forum Post] | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 1 February 2010
Maya is a popular 3D modeling/animation/rendering suite from Autodesk (formerly from Alias). It is a powerful tool for modeling, texturing and animating props and characters. It also contains many advanced features which are not applicable to Source modding (dynamics, rendering, etc.). While Valve favors XSI for modeling and animating, some users may prefer Maya's rich feature set.
Plugins
- .smd Exporter by Prall
Steam\SteamApps\username\sourcesdk\mayaValve's .smd and .dmx scripts supplied in the Source SDK
Installing Valve's Maya 2009 Plug-in
1. Edit the sourcesdk\maya\2009\runmaya.bat and make sure that the path setting to maya.exe is correct. The default is C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Maya 2009\bin.
2. Run C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\ \sourcesdk\maya\2009\runmaya.bat
3. When Maya comes up go to Window|Settings/Preferences|Plug-in Manager...
4. Look for vsmaster.mll and check the "loaded" and "auto load" boxes.
5. When you go to export you should see the new choices:
Valve DMX File
Valve SMD Model
Valve SMD Animated Model
Valve SMD Physics Model
Valve SMD Animation
See Also
L4D2 Notes on runmaya.bat
If you load the L4D2 SDK and set your configurations with vconfig.exe, this batch file will not function. You will need to edit it as described here: Steam Forum Post
External links
- Autodesk Maya Official site.
- Introduction to the Maya 8 User Interface Noesis Interactive video tutorial.
- Introduction to Custom Props for Source Powered Games with Maya Noesis Interactive video tutorial.
- Stieffers' Maya to Source: A Model Exportation Guide
- Creating a Keyboard Physics Prop with Maya - Goes through entire workflow--covers modeling, UV Mapping, texturing, and exporting.
- Palmer's Maya Prop Exporting Tutorial