Open / Save#

How to open and save scene files in Maya#

The following guide will demonstrate the process of opening and saving scene files with Prism inside Maya.

Video Guide#

Step-by-Step Guide#

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Inside Maya, Prism is available from the top menu bar.
[Open / Save - Step 1]
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Navigate to the Prism menu and select "Project Browser" to get an overview of the current project.
[Open / Save - Step 2]
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Alternatively, the Project Browser can be opened within the Prism shelf.
[Open / Save - Step 3]
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By clicking the icon.
[Open / Save - Step 4]
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To open a saved version double-click on the scene file.
[Open / Save - Step 5]
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And a ready-made character scene is being opened.
[Open / Save - Step 6]
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Once materials have been assigned to the character, the changes can be saved from Prism menu.
[Open / Save - Step 7]
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Or by clicking the save icon in the Prism tool shelf.
[Open / Save - Step 8]
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To add additional information, right-click the save icon and select "Save with comment".
[Open / Save - Step 9]
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A "Comment" can be added and a "Preview" image can be set.
[Open / Save - Step 10]
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An automatic version up will be performed and the newly saved version is now visible in the Project Browser.
[Open / Save - Step 11]