

In addition, several of the new features added in Maya 2022 earlier this year have been updated. Updates to Sweep Mesh and Component Tags, plus two new deformer falloff modes The original version was removed in Maya 2018, although it had been incompatible with Maya’s Viewport 2.0 display for several releases before that. In addition, the Viewcube, Maya’s viewport navigation widget (shown above) has been restored. It is possible to launch tools directly from the search results, and even to execute MEL or Python code. Users can also search for related keywords – like ‘hair’ instead of ‘XGen’ – and filter the results via tags. The update also introduces a new global search system, making it possible to search for menus, tools, commands and scene objects by typing part of their names into a text field. New global Search system – and the return of the Viewcube Other new features are geared to using Maya to create your own interactive tutorials and presentations.Ī new Stage node makes it possible to execute Python scripts in sequence to create guided tours, while a new option to display 2D overlays over Maya’s UI can be used to create annotations.

New Stage node and UI overlays for authoring interactive presentations The character rig for Mayabot, the virtual host of the Interactive Basics tutorial, is bundled free with Maya. Many of the the new features in Maya 2022.1 are geared towards reducing the learning curve for new users.Ĭhanges include two new starter tutorials, Interactive Basics and Quick Tour, and a new start screen, Application Home, which provides access to more tutorials and information on new features. New starter tutorials and launch screen for new users Maya’s Bifrost, Arnold and USD plugins have also been updated. The update adds a new home screen and starter tutorial, new tools for authoring interactive presentations, a global search system, plus new falloff types for deformers, and restores Maya’s Viewcube. Autodesk has released Maya 2022.1, the latest version of its 3D modelling and animation software.
