Maya-Max vertex number issue

Bokaja

Hey all.

I want to export a mesh from Maya 2008 into Max 2009 and start unwrapping.
I prefer the 3dsMax unwrap tools

I export the mesh as OBJ file and import into Max.

However, when I export the mesh back into Maya as OBJ the vertex numbers have changed :S
Can this be solved using another file format or is it inevitable?


Any input will be helpful.


Thx.

Mark Dygert

If you're using Max2009 it should have a much improved obj exporter (formerly GuruWare's Obj expoter) it has a Maya preset I believe. It might get the job done. You can also try exporting to FBX.

sama.van

With Maya 2008 you can try collada too! it works very well! (for export /import *.dae)

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=136478

And yes.... if you don't have your personnal set of tools in Maya for mapping.... You're right. it's shit with Maya

low odor

the .fbx is what we use at work to go between...holds the vertex count just fine...Make sure you udate to the latest .fbx though

Bokaja

Allrity!

Thanks all for the info - I shall try them out