Options:

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

KeyShot integration settings:

Animation options:

Either export a specific frame, the current frame selected, or Export to KeyShot 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 KeyShot's 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 your platform and follow the instructions.

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

Uninstallation

• Run the script uninstall.sh in the /Users/Shared/Autodesk/ApplicationAddins/KeyShotPlugin/Contents/scripts/ folder with admin privileges.

Features:

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

Requirements:

• Autodesk Maya 2014-2020
• KeyShot 8
• MacOS 10.7 or later

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