It uses the last settings stored in the scene if available or brings up an options dialog, just like the SD exporter. Export BIN Particles: Can be used to export Maya particles as a sequence of BIN files. Import BIN Particle Sequence: Creates a RealFlow particle system which loads particles from a sequence of BIN files. Import SD: Imports a SD scene file into the current Maya scene. Export SD Settings: Allows the user to adjust the SD export settings. If this is the first time the scene is exported, or the settings are not persistent, the button brings up the settings dialog. The purpose of the buttons, starting from left to right: Export SD: Exports the current scene as a SD file using the last settings. The plug-in manages this toolbar automatically and updates its contents when a newer version is available. ToolbarThe functionality of the plug-in is conveniently exposed through a shelf (toolbar). The syntax for each of the functions (SD export, BIN import etc.) is described in the corresponding section later in this document. MEL SupportThe plug-in functionality is available to MEL through the realflow command. All versions of Maya starting with 8.0 a re supported, with both 32-bit and 64-bit builds where applicable.įigure 1: The wizard auto-detects Maya versions and installation directories. The installer auto-detects which Maya versions are installed and where.

InstallerThe new plug-in has an installer wizard so that users are no longer required to manually copy files into the Maya directory. Please unload these plug-ins and remove the files from the Maya plug-in directory before loading the new plug-in. NOTE: the new plug-in will not function if any of the following plug-ins are active: sdTranslator.mll RealflowParticler.mll RealflowMesher.mll The code has been rewritten from scratch but care has been taken to preserve backwards compatibility. The main focus areas have been workflow and performance. RealFlow Maya Plug-inFeatures and ImprovementsThis document describes the improvements made to the RealFlow Maya plug-in.

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