How to Import a Textured Model from Maya to Unreal

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A textured model is a 3D model that has been given a surface appearance by applying textures to it. Textures can be images, photographs, or even procedural patterns. They are used to give the model a more realistic appearance and to add detail.

Benefits of using textured models:

  • They can make 3D models look more realistic.
  • They can add detail to 3D models.
  • They can be used to create different variations of the same 3D model.
  • They can be used to create 3D models that are more visually appealing.

Create a Textured Model in Maya

  • First, create a textured model in your Maya software, to import this textured model from Maya to Unreal. 
  • Firstly you want to create an object that you want.
  • Then right-click on your object and assign a new material that chooses the lambert material.
Create a Textured Model in Maya
  • Because of that material, only we can import the texture model from Maya to an Unreal Engine.
  • Then in your right-hand side box, the material column will appear.
  • A small box is checked in that common material Attribute in that color in the right corner.
  • Now render node dialogue box will appear in that choose the file option
  • File attributes in that image name one folder 📂 will appear.
  • In that choose what texture you want then check open.
  • Now a Textured Model will appear.
  • Suppose it does not appear then check the textured box.

Export the Model as an FBX Binary File

  • Next, export the model as an FBX binary file. To do this, go to File > Export All and choose FBX binary as the format

Import the Model into Unreal Engine

  • Then, open Unreal Engine and create a new project or open an existing one.
  • Create one folder in the contact browser 
  • Drag and drop the FBX file into the Content Browser which you created. A dialog box will pop up. Click Reset to Default and make sure the following options are checked: Skeleton Mesh and Click Import All to import the model and its textured model from Maya into Unreal Engine.

Preview of your textured model

  • You can preview it in the content browser and check and drag it into your workspace.

That’s it! You have successfully imported a textured model from Maya into Unreal Engine.

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