Send objects to Mudbox

You can send a variety of data, such as meshes, UVs on meshes, and materials associated with meshes between Maya and Mudbox. You can then add paint or sculpt layers to an object in Mudbox and send it back to Maya using the Send to Maya commands in the Mudbox File menu.

To send objects from Maya to Mudbox

1. In Maya, select the object(s) you want to send.
   NoteYou can only send Polygon Primitives from Maya to Mudbox.
2. Select File > Send to Mudbox, then select from the following options:
   • Send as New Scene.

     Opens a new scene in Mudbox, and sends the selected objects from Maya.

   • Update Current Scene.

     Available only if Mudbox is running. Updates the Mudbox scene by sending the current Maya selection. If no objects are selected, this option sends the same selection that was previously sent.

     NoteYou can also click the Update button in the Maya status bar to update the current scene.
   • Add to Current Scene.

     Available only if Mudbox is running. Sends the current selection to Mudbox. Any selected objects that have already been sent are duplicated in the Mudbox scene.

   A connection indicator displays at the bottom of the Maya interface.

   

Maya sends your object(s) to Mudbox, automatically assigning any textures added to a new object. If you are updating a scene, you must add textures manually.

To add texture to an updated scene do the following:

1. Select the object you want to add the texture to.
2. Right-click on the model and select Assign Existing Material.