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# 1 17-03-2012 , 02:11 PM
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.fbx unknown file error...

I've grabbed some simple meshes from turbosquid which are mostly in .max format. I need to get them into Maya.. I've read that the best format to use is .fbx but I get an 'unknown file format' error when I try to import them into Maya.

I run Maya on os x. i've opened the .max files in xp(as far as I understand, max only runs on windows) I've downloaded all the exporter plugins for max and maya that I think I need. I've tried converting the .fbx file using the AD converter but nothing works.

I'm at a loss to know what to do..?

help!


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# 2 17-03-2012 , 03:43 PM
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load the fbx reader thing in maya.
err...
its in the plugin manager. window>settings/pref>pluging manager.
 
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# 3 17-03-2012 , 04:48 PM
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got it - - cheers h.
 
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