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| width=20%  | MESA v1.1  
| width=20%  | MESA v1.1  
| width=20%  | [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/ MESA v 1.1] (127ko)
| width=20%  | [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/ MESA v 1.1] (127ko)
| width=50%  | tested on 2011/2012/2013/2014 X86 and X64 bits version
| width=50%  | Tested on x86 and x64 version of :
* Maya 2011  
* Maya 2012
* Maya 2013
* Maya 2014
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The main interest of MESA exporter, is the easy way to compile and convert the assets in few clicks within Maya Interface.
The main interest of MESA exporter, is the easy way to compile and convert the assets in few clicks within Maya Interface.


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* VTF Export
* VTF Export
* MDL Compile
* MDL Compile
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Tutorials :


==Notes==
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/installation/ MESA installation ]
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/export-sample-scene/ MESA Export the Sample scene]


MESA is extremely path-sensitive. Take care to place all scripts in the proper folders. In addition, exported smds will not compile correctly unless Maya scenes and textures are in exactly the right directories.
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/workflow-tutorial/ Workflow Tutorial]
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/mesa-common-errors/ MESA common Errors]
* [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/studiomdl-common-errors/ StudioMDL common errors]


For scenes, the path is:
* [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/maya-settings-for-source-engine/ Maya Setting for Source]
C:\...\ModName_source\scenes\props
* [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/create-a-source-engine-mod/ Create Source Engine Mod]


Textures should be in:
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C:\...\ModName_source\materialsrc\models\props


MESA has an moded FileMenu.mel that calls the SMD import/export functionality and others. It has incompatible menu entries for maya 2013-x64. To fix this issue navigate to:
C:\...\ModName_source\mesa\FileMenu.mel, copy paste this pastebin into it: [http://pastebin.com/qZ10VVX0 Link]
and restart Maya.
''Note: You may  need to manually re-add the option to send to Softimage or Mudbox within the FileMenu.mel. Alternatively, grab your default FileMenu.mel and add the MESA options from the file menu to your custom .mel''
''Note for GoZ functionality: If you're using Maya 2013, the Mesa workspace will break your GoZ installation. To deal with this, set a new project and create default workspace, force re-install to maya and import a piece of geometry to Maya via GoZ. After this, you can reset your project folder and regain MESA functionality. MESA does break GoZ workflow a little bit, because it forces Maya to restart in a new instance every time you import from Zbrush via GoZ.''


== Links ==
== Links ==
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* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/ MESA - Maya Exporter for Source Absolute]
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/ MESA - Maya Exporter for Source Absolute]


Tutorials :
==Notes==
 
MESA is extremely path-sensitive. Take care to place all scripts in the proper folders. In addition, exported smds will not compile correctly unless Maya scenes and textures are in exactly the right directories.


* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/mesa-installation/ MESA installation ]
For scenes, the path is:
* [http://puppet-master.net/plugins/mesa-for-maya/mesa-export-sample-scene/ MESA Export the Sample scene]
C:\...\ModName_source\scenes\props


* [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/maya-settings-for-source-engine/ Maya Setting for Source]
Textures should be in:
* [http://puppet-master.net/tutorials/source-engine/create-a-source-engine-mod/ Create Source Engine Mod]
C:\...\ModName_source\materialsrc\models\props




[[Category:Maya]] [[Category:Third_Party_Tools]]
[[Category:Maya]] [[Category:Third_Party_Tools]]

Revision as of 09:47, 23 April 2013

http://puppet-master.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mesa-logo-image.png


Description

MESA is mel script suite to export and import 3d models with the format file "SMD" powered by Valve Source Engine. This is the short name for Maya Exporter for Source Absolute.

The objective of MESA, is about to make the full asset creation process within Maya interface. It include prop_details, static, physic, dynamic and ragdoll props models,but also breakable models, bodygroups, and NPCs (Monsters and Humanoid), Vehicles, Weapons and Items.

MESA is Mel scripts exporter and importer Tools, that made his force when it come to the compatibility of the various version of Autodesk Maya. This scripts are a rewritten / edited version of the Scripts made by Valve Software provide with the SourceSdk, and that was originally designed for maya 4.5. for the story, Prall had also deeply rewritten the scripts, that MESA is base on.

MESA is compatible with all recent version of maya ( 2011/2012/2013/2014 x86 and x64 bits )


Download the functional scripts for SMD import/Export

MESA - Maya Exporter for Source Absolute
Release Date MESA Version Download Link Compatibility
23 Apr 2013 MESA v1.1 MESA v 1.1 (127ko) Tested on x86 and x64 version of :
  • Maya 2011
  • Maya 2012
  • Maya 2013
  • Maya 2014

Documentation

Features list

The main interest of MESA exporter, is the easy way to compile and convert the assets in few clicks within Maya Interface.

Support / Usage Documentation
  • Maya Workspace
  • SMD Import
  • SMD Export
  • SMD Animations
  • LODS ( level of detail )
  • Physic / Ragdoll Model
  • VTA export
  • Ref break
  • Phys_break
  • BodyGroups
  • QC export
  • VMT export
  • VTF Export
  • MDL Compile

Tutorials :


Links

Notes

MESA is extremely path-sensitive. Take care to place all scripts in the proper folders. In addition, exported smds will not compile correctly unless Maya scenes and textures are in exactly the right directories.

For scenes, the path is: C:\...\ModName_source\scenes\props

Textures should be in: C:\...\ModName_source\materialsrc\models\props

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