FBX version
 
 
 

Expand the FBX Version menu to select an FBX version.

The following table lists the different versions available for you to select from the FBX exporter.

Version Description
FBX 2011 Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2011 applications and 2011 FBX plug-ins. This is the default FBX version.
FBX 2010 Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2010 applications, 2010 FBX plug-ins and MotionBuilder 2009..
FBX 2009 Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2009 applications and 2009 FBX plug-ins.
FBX 2006 Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2006 FBX plug-ins and MotionBuilder 7.5, 7.0, and 6.0. .

When do I use this?

You do not need to change this option if you are using the latest FBX Plug-ins in the source and destination applications. You only need to use this option if you plan to import your file using an older plug-in version.

For example, if you want to export from Maya 2011 and import to Maya 2009 using the latest FBX 2011 versions of the plug-ins in both applications, you do not need to change the export FBX version. The file is compatible when you use the FBX 2011 versions of the plug-in.