Render > Export to Toxik 2008

Exports a composite of all layers in your scene from Maya to Autodesk Toxik. Beginning Toxik 2008, you will no longer export an IMSQ file. Instead, you will export to a Toxik project file.

In order to see this menu item, you must run the script: performToxik2008Export.mel

Render > Export to Toxik 2008 >

You can leave all fields blank with the exception of Toxik Install Directory. By default, Maya will give the Toxik project file the same name as your scene file and save it to the same folder as your scene file.

Toxik Export Options

Toxik Project File: Specifies the file name and location for the saved output of the plug-in export results.
Composition Name: The unique name for the composition created by the plug-in. You can use a new name to create a new composition, or use an existing name to update the existing composition. The composition contains all cameras, locators and so forth. This folder is not saved to disk. It is only seen by Toxik.
Destination Folder: The name of the Toxik destination folder you want to use. The destination folder contains all the compositions you have created. This folder is not saved to disk. It is only seen by Toxik.
Render Layers Foldery: The name of the Toxik render layers folder you want to use. The render layers folder contains all the media you have created. This folder is not saved to disk. It is only seen by Toxik.
Export Cameras: Choose to export all cameras or none of the cameras.
Export Layers: Choose to export all layers or none of the layers.
Export Locators: Select this option to export locators.

Configuration

Toxik Install Directory: Specify the parent directory of the location of the Toxik 2008 executable file (toxik.exe). You must specify this directory in order for the export feature to work.For example, on a typical Windows installation, toxik.exe is saved to:

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Toxik 2008\program

You should therefore specify the Toxik Install Directory as:

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Toxik 2008
Temporary File Directory: Specify the location for a temporary file if you want to export to a separate Maya scene file.
Render Directory: Specify the location to which the frames are rendered. Toxik will search for rendered frames in this directory.
Import Script Arguments: Reserved for future development.