MESA
Description
MESA is mel script suite to export and import 3d models for the Valve Source Engine. This is the short name for Maya Exporter for Source Absolute.
Question : What about the Absolute mention ?
Anwser : Because all the work could be done within maya. no text editor will be required for the final version of MESA.
The objective of MESA, is about to make the full asset creation process within Maya interface. It include static, physiques, dynamic and ragdoll props models, breakable models, bodygroups models. But also NPCs (Monsters and Humanoid), Vehicles, Weapons and Items.
MESA is Mel scripts bases exporter and importer Tools. This scripts are the rewritten / edited Scripts from Valve, and originally designed for maya 4.5, that was also deeply rewritten by Prall .
MESA is compatible with all recent version of maya ( 2011/2012/2013 x86 and x64 bits )
Download the functional scripts for SMD import/Export
| Release Date | MESA Version | Download Link | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2013 | MESA v1.0 1 beta | MESA v 1.01 beta | tested on 2012/2013 X86 and x64 bits version |
Documentation
Instructions about the multiple types of installation and their UsageThe main interest of MESA exporter, is the easy way to compile and convert the asset one few click within Maya Interface. The installation will depend on the location of MESA exporter, and the usage you want with this Scripts.
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