Max to Maya and vice versa that preserves poly.

[Zeph]

I've already gone through about 10 or 15 of the import/export formats between Max/Maya to move geometry back and forth, but haven't found one yet. Anyone know if there is a format that preserves the polygon information between Max/Maya? It's twice as difficult to make face selections for UVs when it's a mesh. Changing the model after that gives your more things to select. I'm working with simple models right now so call me lazy if you want, but my university is preaching productivity and I'll need something for this when I move into much higher poly scenes. I mean, our tests (other than things that could go into our portfolio) are things like "list 90 keyboard shortcuts and what they do".

So yeah, if you guys know of an import/export format that keeps the poly info, it'd be much appreciated. If there's one and it doesn't get installed with the apps, I can

[Monopoly]

.FBX works, and this should be of some interest to you.


"The release also delivers numerous biped enhancements and new UV editing tools. Improved OBJ and Autodesk FBX file formats import and export vastly enhance interoperability with Autodesk Mudbox, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk MotionBuilder software programs and other third-party applications."

http://features.cgsociety.org/story.php?story_id=4423

[n00b1n8R]

You'd think that as the 2 programs are owned by the same company, they'd get a standard conversion format. :|

[Reaper Man]

You'd think that as the 2 programs are owned by the same company, they'd get a standard conversion format. :|
It's called .FBX; it was made by Alias.

[Phopojijo]

It's called .FBX; it was made by Alias.Actually I thought Autodesk made that one... not Alias nor Discreet -- but Autodesk itself...?

Could be wrong.