Options:

• Send scene to KeyShot
• Send changes to KeyShot
• Export scene to file

KeyShot integration setttings:

Animation options:

Either export a specific frame, the current frame selected or Export to KeyShots animations (default).

Note: KeyShot only supports rigid transforms, so exporting a specific frame is well suited to deformable meshes etc.

Curve options:

• Set the radius modifier and toggle KeyShots curve smoothing option.

NURBS options:

• Toggle which NURBS data to transfer to KeyShot.
• Note: Not transferring the tessellation data can provide a speedup for NURBS heavy scenes, but does require NURBS rendering in KeyShot

Installation

Run the installer for you platform and follow the instructions.

• The plugin and shelf is automatically installed, but it is necessary to verify that the correct version of the plugin is loaded when Autodesk® Maya® is started.
• When you start Maya again check via Menu > Window > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager. By selecting "AutoLoad" the plugin will load when ever you start Maya.

Uninstallation

• Run unistall.exe in the \Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\KeyShotPlugin folder.

Features:

• Parts retain materials and layers
• Maintain hierarchy of objects created in scene tree
• Objects retain materials, can be unlinked
• Layers independent of grouped objects
• Hidden layer will not be imported
• LiveLinking
• Support for part and camera animation
• Support for hair (curves)

Requirements:

• Autodesk® Maya® 2014-2018
• KeyShot 6
• Windows 7, 8, 10 32/64-bit

It is best to uninstall any previous versions first as it may cause some conflicts.