Maya (Legacy) Connector#
Overview#
Warning
The Maya Legacy Connector is no longer supported. All users should move to Maya Native.
The NVIDIA Omniverse™ Maya Connector plugin enables Maya Users to import and export USD data with MDL materials.
We recommend customers use the Autodesk Maya USD plugin. To learn more about the Autodesk USD for Maya, see the Autodesk USD for Maya getting started page.
Please see Autodesk USD for Maya Getting Started for more information.
Package Files: Tutorial Package
Compatible Versions#
The Omniverse Maya Legacy connector is compatible with the following versions of Maya.
Version |
USD Version |
Windows |
Linux (not tested) |
|---|---|---|---|
2022.4 (not tested) |
USD 21.11 |
Yes |
CentOS 7.9 |
2023.3 (not tested) |
USD 21.11 |
Yes |
CentOS 7.9 |
2024.2 |
No connector use USD for Maya GitHub |
Yes |
Yes |
2025.3 |
No connector use USD for Maya GitHub |
Yes |
Yes |
USD for Maya 2025 support
We recommend the Autodesk USD for Maya 2025 plugin for Import and Export support. Learn more here.
Note
Known Limitation - Other USD plugins must be uninstalled for Omniverse Maya Connector to function properly. For Maya 2023, Bifrost must also be disabled for compatibility.
Install Instructions#
Shut down Maya
Uninstall the Maya Native Connector if it is currently installed.
Uninstall Maya USD if it is installed. This can be done from Windows Add/Remove Programs.
Uninstall Bifrost if it is installed. This can be done from Windows Add/Remove Programs.
Follow our Connector installation instructions to install this connector.
Start Maya
In Maya Main Menu / Windows / Plug-in Manager, enable OmniMayaLoader