Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 18-04-2007 , 11:39 PM
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Plugin for importing 3ds

I can't import a .3ds file into maya.What plugin do I need to do that?
I checked the plugin manager in maya but there's no such thing.
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# 2 19-04-2007 , 12:27 AM
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you need to download and install Maya bonus tools from autodesk then load the 3dsImport.mll in the plugin manager.

# 3 19-04-2007 , 12:38 AM
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jsprogg you're the man!thanks.user added image


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# 4 19-04-2007 , 04:27 AM
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is there a 3ds export lol because i hate exporting objs and importing them into max because they always give me problems with normals. anyways i never knew bonus tools has that mll, lol i use bonus tools all the time and never checked. well i cant now without my comp but you know what i mean lol sweet, thanks for the help


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# 5 19-04-2007 , 04:40 AM
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turbo if you load the 3dsImport.mll then 3ds also becomes available as an export option too.

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I downloaded the Maya Bonus Tolls but it just won't let me Open the installer.

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