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xerxes73
Mar '07

sup all - wondering if anyone has gotten the current bp2.5 exchange plugin working with maya 8.5?

after following the extremely straight-forward intructions for installation, i have the 'bodypaint 3d" menu in maya, but when i try and send the selection to BP, nothing happens.

the bp25 addendum says if valid paths aren't chosen for the default texture path, the exchange will fail, but i've chosen the default tex folder for bp and still - no dice.

for clarity's sake, i'm working with a poly model in maya 8.5 and have read all of maxon's documentation regarding exchange plugins.

happy modeling!

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snikki
Mar '07

like i know, a "official" plug in for Maya 8.5 does not exist (yet)
What is working :
You need the full Maxxon Cinema 10 Package with Bodypaint 3 inside.
(Because Bodypaint 3 stand alone isnt released yet - schould be released soon)

If yoou have it, you can download this stuff from Maxxon download page :
this one on the top, where you can read Cinema X Bodypaint Exchange PlugIn for Maya 8 and so on.

This stuff work in combination Maya 8.01+CinemaX with integrated Bodypaint 3
But this plugin does not work with Bodypaint 2.5.1 stand alone !

Like you wrote - nothing happens ..

I hope it helps a little bit

Arkadius

cutwrk
Mar '07

I can only confirm the above divusarkadius statement here. Either buy C4D 10 or wait for the BP3 Standalone (this statement does not mean that I'm suggesting anything (like the probability or timing of the BP 3 Standalone version hitting the shelves etc. so please don't understand is as such...).

xerxes73
Mar '07

right, the exchange plugin is currently geared up through maya 8. i incorrectly assumed 8.5 would be a shoe-in. can't imagine what's so different about the internals of 8.5 though. moreover, most sripts and plugs you can find for maya 4+ will work through version 7.5 - guess autodesk is really reworking things. which is good in some respects.

thanks guys, it's no big deal. certainly would be nice to have though.

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artisan00
May '11

I am also using  'bodypaint 3d" menu in maya for long time, I am also getting same problem in Bp. I try lot and search solution in internet but didn't got any think. Can any one tell more information baout this. Thnaks

Body paint1