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Use 3D Locker directly in Maya

Import 3D Locker assets with Arnold materials, then save your Maya work back to 3D Locker.

Current version:
3.5.0
Compatibility:
Maya 2025 / Maya 2026
OS:
Windows

Key features

  • Import 3D Locker assets

    Load downloaded Maya package ZIP files through the plugin.

  • Automatic FBX and textures

    Builds the scene from package FBX and texture paths.

  • Arnold material wiring

    Connects supported material data to aiStandardSurface.

  • Quad Remesh option

    Choose Quad Remesh results included in the package when available.

  • Scene asset management

    Manage imported assets and scene setup from the plugin.

  • Save Maya work to 3D Locker

    Upload selected objects for GLB conversion and web/AR use.

  • GLB for web and AR

    Saved assets work in the 3D Locker viewer and AR flows.

  • Web Animation (Phase 1)

    Preserves Transform and Joint/Skin animation in GLB for Web Viewer playback. AR animation is not supported yet.

Installation

  1. Download the Maya plugin installer.
  2. In Maya open Windows > General Editors > Script Editor.
  3. Select the Python tab (not MEL).
  4. Paste the install code below and update the installer file path.
  5. Run the code, then check the 3D Locker menu in Maya.
  6. Fully quit Maya and relaunch to confirm the menu persists.

Update the username and filename to match your download location. Use an r"..." raw string for Windows paths.

import runpy

installer_path = r"C:\Users\user\Downloads\3d_locker_maya_plugin_installer_3_5_0.py"

runpy.run_path(
    installer_path,
    run_name="__main__"
)

FAQ

How do I update?
Download the latest installer and run it the same way in Script Editor (Python) to overwrite the previous install.
How do I uninstall?
There is no one-click uninstall UI yet. Check the 3d_locker install folder, modules\3d_locker.mod, and the managed 3D Locker block in each Maya year userSetup.py. repair_startup.py in the install folder can help diagnose.
Menu missing after restart?
Fully quit and relaunch Maya. Confirm Script Editor used the Python tab, the install path is correct, OneDrive Documents redirection, and the userSetup.py checksum prompt. Reinstall with the latest file or run repair_startup.py.
How do I load an Asset package?
Prepare a Maya package on the Asset detail page, then choose 3D Locker > Import Asset in Maya and select the ZIP.
Advanced diagnostics
Run repair_startup.py from the install folder in Maya Script Editor (Python) to inspect paths, import, and recreate the menu.