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| ! Compatibility | | ! Compatibility |
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| | width=15% height=100px | 05 Nov 2012 | | | width=15% height=100px | 17 Feb 2013 |
| | width=33% | MESA ( Maya exporter to Source Absolute ) v1.0 beta | | | width=33% | MESA ( Maya exporter to Source Absolute ) v1.0 beta |
| | width=33% | [http://puppet-master.net/mesa/mesa_v1.0_beta.rar MESA v 1.0 beta] | | | width=33% | [http://www.puppet-master.net/mesa/MESA_v1.01_beta.rar MESA v 1.01 beta] |
| | width=33% | tested on 2012/2013 X86 and x64 bits version | | | width=33% | tested on 2012/2013 X86 and x64 bits version |
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| == Archive Content overview ==
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| Into the Mesa Archive file, you will find all the components to make the full installation
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/asset_content_root.png</center>
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| ;Maya Directory
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/asset_content_maya-env.png</center>
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| : Maya/version/Maya.env ( a copy of the maya Environment variable definition). Very important.
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| : Maya/version/prefs/shelves/Mesa_Shelf.mel
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| ;ModName_Source Directory
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/asset_content_modsource.png</center>
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| '''ModName_Source/Workspace.mel''' ( it is the right path for the scripts, scenes, images etc..) so maya project will fit with your ”’ModName_Source”’ folder.
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| ;ModName_Source/ :
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| : '''/Modelsrc/''' where the smd and ac will be exported
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| : '''/Materialsrc/''' where the TGA must be stored.
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| : '''/Scenes/''' where you must save your scenes. this is very important! The generation of the Smd and QC path will follow the structure of the scenes directory, for the '''modelsrc''' directory.
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| : '''/mesa/''' Where the script are stored with the project. if properly set into the '''Workspace.mel''', the Script path is not requires into the Maya.env data.
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| ;Important:
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| '''/ModName_source/''' directory do not contains a '''gameinfo.txt''', this is also very important for the exporters to compiles and converts the assets. If a gameinfo.txt is into that folder, the compiler will output the mdl and VTF, VMT file into the models and materials folders of the ModName_Source and not into the '''Vproject''' ( the project will the asset for “ModName” sourcemod)
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| A Maya Scene, “'''/scenes/props/cube.mb'''“ is here to show you how the model is properly setted to be correctly exported
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| ;ModName Directory
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/asset_content_vproject.png</center>
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| The folder contains the mod with the compiled assets.
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| : '''/models/''' contains the mdl.
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| : '''/materials/''' contain the VTF and VMTs
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| ;Important :
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| Before to compile an assets the destination folder must be created, in “'''/ModName/materials/'''” and “'''/ModName/models/'''“.
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| ----
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| === Standard Installation ===
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| {{note|This version works With and without Steam and the source sdk launcher.}}
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| 1. Download MESA Importer/exporter
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| 2. Extract '''maya\version\scripts\MESA\''' directory into ''' c:\User\Your-Profile\Documents\Maya\version\scripts\MESA\
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| 3. Extract '''maya\version\prefs\shelves\SourceEngine_Shelf.mel''' into '''\maya\version\prefs\shelves\'''
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| 4. Extract '''maya\version\prefs\icons\''' content, into '''\maya\version\prefs\icons\'''
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| 5. Extract '''maya\version\maya.env''' and open it into a text editor ( notepad, notepad++, CONtext )
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| 6. Go into your ''' c:\User\Your-Profile\Documents\Maya\version\ directory and open the maya.env file
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| 7. Go to read the [[MESA#Maya.env_Sample_.28standard.29|Maya.env sample]] and especially all the comments included between the Env_variable paths declaration.
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| ==== Maya.env Sample (standard)====
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| <source lang=cpp>
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // Here is the paths for your plugins, if you got some installed there, you have to separate each path with a semi colon ''';''' .
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| MAYA_PLUG_IN_PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\plug-ins;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| //here is the paths for your scripts.
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| MAYA_SCRIPT_PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\scripts;G:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\melscripts;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // here is the path for the Icons
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| XBMLANGPATH = C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\icons;C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\melscripts\icons;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| //If your are using Source 2007 Engine branch set this path or change the path to .\source2009\bin directory.
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| SOURCE_BIN_PATH = C:\Steam\steamapps\You-steam-Account\sourcesdk\bin\source2007\bin\
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // here is the path of the mod directory that contain all your source files.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| SOURCE_MOD_PATH = C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // here is the name of your working directory ( the source )
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| SOURCE_MOD_NAME = MOD NAME Source
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // Unfortunately it's important to set this path of the souce sdk tool a second time.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| // update to Source2009 if you source 2009 engine branch.
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| SOURCESDK = C:\Steam\steamapps\You-steam-Account\sourcesdk\bin\source2007\bin\;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // if you want to compile the final model into the different Sourcemods directory.
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| // ex: when you using a directory with all the source file of your assets, and another
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| // mod directory to put all the released assets. good management with SVN usage.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| VPROJECT = C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName\;
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| === Absolute Installation (full featured )===
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| {{note| To take advantage of the automatic compiling, you must have Steam and the sourceSDK opened.
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| This version works With and without Steam and the source sdk launcher. }}
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| '''Stage 1'''
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| 1. Download MESA Importer/exporter
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| 2. Extract '''maya\version\scripts\MESA\''' directory into ''' c:\steam\steamapps\Sourcemods\ModName_Source\MESA
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| 3. Extract '''maya\version\prefs\shelves\SourceEngine_Shelf.mel''' into '''\maya\version\prefs\shelves\'''
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| 4. Extract '''maya\version\prefs\icons\''' content, into '''c:\steam\steamapps\Sourcemods\ModName_Source\MESA\icons'''
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| 5. Extract '''maya\version\maya.env''' and open it into a text editor ( notepad, notepad++, CONtext )
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| 6. Go into your ''' c:\User\Your-Profile\Documents\Maya\version\''' directory and open the maya.env file
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| 7. Go to read the [[MESA#Maya.env_Sample_.28Absolute.29|Maya.env Sample (Absolute)]] and especially all the comments included between the Environment_Variables and their paths declaration.
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| '''Stage 2'''
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| 1. Extract The modName_source\ directory from the MESA Archive file to '''Steam\steamapps\Sourcemods\ModName_Source\'''.
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| 2. Extract the ModName\ directory into '''Steam\steamapps\Sourcemods\"ModName"'''.
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| ==== Maya.env Sample (Absolute) ====
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| {{note|If you already got some personal plugins installed you must separate all path with a semi colon ''';''' .
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| Here i got the BonusTools 2012 installed.}}
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| <source lang=cpp>
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| //here is the paths for your plugins if you got some installed.
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| MAYA_PLUG_IN_PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\plug-ins;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| //here is the paths for your scripts.
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| // not require, for the Standard Version
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| MAYA_SCRIPT_PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\scripts;G:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\mesa;
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| // here is the path for the Icons
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| XBMLANGPATH = C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\MayaBonusTools2012\icons;C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\MESA\icons;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| //If your are using Source 2007 Engine branch set this path or change the path to .\source2009\bin directory.
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| SOURCE_BIN_PATH = C:\Steam\steamapps\You-steam-Account\sourcesdk\bin\source2007\bin\
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // here is the path of the mod directory that contain all your source files.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| SOURCE_MOD_PATH = C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName_Source\
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // here is the name of your working directory ( the source )
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| SOURCE_MOD_NAME = MOD NAME Source
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // Unfortunally it's important to set this path of the souce sdk tool a second time.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| SOURCESDK = C:\Steam\steamapps\You-steam-Account\sourcesdk\bin\source2007\bin\;
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| //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------//
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| // if you want to compile the final model into the different Sourcemods directory.
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| // ex: when you using a directory with all the source file of your assets, and
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| // another mod directory to put all the released assets. good management with SVN usage.
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| // require with Standard and Absolute installation.
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| VPROJECT = C:\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\ModName\;
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| = Ready to export and compile ? =
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| '''Compatibility ''':
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| This process works for absolute installation and with the standard installation to but steam and the SourceSdk must runs.
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| 1. Run Steam + Source SDK launcher
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| 2. Run Maya and set the project to Sourcemods\ModName_source\
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| 3. Open the Maya Scene Sample from the '''\Scene\''' directory in Maya.
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| 4. select the model on the perspective view
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| 5. display the Source Engine Shelf and click on SMD Option Icon
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| 6. Save the maya Scene
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| 7. go into '''Path Settings''' tab, and click on the '''Default''' button, the paht will b updated.
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| if your models ar not directly into the modelsrc folder, you have to update the path for the desired location, ( do not forget the .smd )
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| Note Enter your custum path and do not click again on the Default Button, or the '''SMD /QC Path''' will be update again.
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/mesa/Mesa_v1.0_Path_tab.png</center>
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| 8. For '''Materials / QC Path''' enter the desired path for the final vtf/vmt files that will be exported.
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| ;Example :
| | * [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/ MESA - Maya Exporter for Source Absolute] |
| G:/Steam/steamapps/SourceMods/JL_Source/materialsrc/models/props/
| | {{Note|MESA works with 2010,2011,2012,2013 x86 and x64 version of Maya.}} |
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| 9. Go on to the '''Export Tab''' now, and check all the attributes as on the next image.
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| <center>http://puppet-master.net/mesa/Mesa_v1.0_Export_tab.png</center>
| | * [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/mesa-installation/ MESA installation ] |
| | * [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/mesa-export-sample-scene/ MESA Export the Sample scene] |
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| {{note| The Feed back of the script process is located into the window process of maya, and into the Script Editor.
| | * [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/maya-settings-for-source-engine/ Maya Setting for Source] |
| So don't forget to check out this two output log to see the potential errors you could get.}}
| | * [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/create-a-source-engine-mod/ Create Source Engine Mod] |
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| [[Category:Maya]] [[Category:Third_Party_Tools]] | | [[Category:Maya]] [[Category:Third_Party_Tools]] |
Note:MESA works with 2010,2011,2012,2013 x86 and x64 version of Maya.