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How to Get TF2 Models in Maya

"Audodesk Maya 3D" is animation software that can be used to manipulate 3D models. The SMD file format used for the 3D models in "Team Fortress 2" is not compatible with "Maya" by default. Valve, the developer of "Team Fortress 2," does provide the files needed to make SMD files compatible with "Maya" through the "Source SDK," a free development kit that can be downloaded through their digital distribution software, Steam. You need to copy files from "Source SDK" before "Maya" can open the models from "Team Fortress 2."

Things You'll Need

Steam

Instructions

- 1
  Close "Maya" completely. "Maya" needs to restart after the modifications are made to load SMD files.
- 2
  Open the "Library" tab of Steam. Change the display filter to "Tools."
- 3
  Right click on "Source SDK." Choose the "Install Game̷0;" option. You need to wait for "Source SDK" to download fully, but you do not need to open the program.
- 4
  Open the "Steam" directory. Open the "Scripts" folder. The path for this folder from the Steam directory is SteamApps\SteamUserName\SourceSDK\Maya\4.5\Scripts.
- 5
  Copy all of the files and folders in the "Scripts" folder. Paste the files from the "Scripts" folder in C:\My Documents\Maya\Scripts.
- 6
  Run "Maya." Choose "Import SMD̷0;" to import the "Team Fortress 2" models.

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