3D Print From Maya

by JesseHarringtonAu in Workshop > 3D Printing

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3D Print From Maya

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This is a quick how-to on how to export a file from Maya for 3D printing at TechShop.

From Maya to Mudbox

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When finished modeling in Maya, be sure to optimize your mesh before sending out to Mudbox or you will get a tessellated model similar to the one I have created for this demo purpose.

In Mudbox

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Upon opening in Mudbox (automatic) you will have to select the object that you wish to 3D print. I do this by going to the selection tab on the bottom of the screen and then choosing object. Now choose your object. Then on the top menu choose "File->Export Selection." The next step is to use the drop down menu in the export selection dialogue box to choose .obj.

Open in Maker Ware

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This is the easy part, add the object to the bed in Maker Ware. The object might be very small coming in so you may have to scale it up a bit and rotate.

Good luck!