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Maya API Training and Maya API DevLab 2011

Enthusiasts of the Maya API should watch out for free training from Autodesk.

There are two events running in Vancouver, right after Siggraph:

•  Maya API training (12th-13th August)
•  Maya API Dev Lab (13th August)

Please read the blog post for details of each course and registration links.

Final Gather fails to render when map rebuild is set to off

There is an issue issue in Maya 2012 hf2 when the Map Visualizer is enabled and final gather map is set to off.  

As a workaround we can force the legacy finalgather map containers to be used.  

1. In the command line run "select miDefaultOptions;"

2. The attribute editor will load some mental ray options.  Scroll down and expand the "String Options" category and click "Add New Item"

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the list to see the new empty options.  Enter the following.

Name: finalgather legacy
Value: True
type:Boolean

Afterwards you should be able to set your scene as you normally would and the maps should work with final gather rebuilt off when the map visualizer is enabled..

Thanks to Ash for his contribution.

Cheers!

 

API wishlist surveys for Autodesk products

Our annual API wishlist surveys are now live:

Autodesk® 3ds Studio Max® - http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CAV8THY63/

Autodesk® Maya® - http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CAV7HHXCE/

Please do take the time to provide us with your input: it’s one of the most direct ways to influence the direction of the Autodesk products you customize or for which you develop applications. Our various Engineering teams take this feedback very seriously when prioritizing the APIs to expose over the coming releases of our software. And if you (optionally) provide your email address in the survey, I’ll send you a copy of the results once they’ve been compiled.

The surveys will remain open until July 3rd, 2011. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Posted on behalf of Cyrille Fauvel.

Owen

 

Maya 2012 HotFix 2 is available for download

Just wanted to remind everyone that Maya 2012 hf2 is now available for download at Autodesk.com for all platforms.

Please remember that the Windows version is an incremental update so no need to uninstall Maya before installing the Hotfix.  All other platforms are full installs.

Download page here.

This hotfix includes many fixes such as UNC path bookmarks not being saved in Qt filebrowser, Final gather map visualization not working, Painting blendshapes issues and Wacom tablet not working correctly in mouse mode.  There are plenty of other fixes.  For a full list please check the readme file.

Cheers!