Several PDB viewers, including Chimera and Pymol, are able to export molecular representations as VRML files. VRML files can then be converted to a file type that can be imported directly into the 3D application of your choice. By default, Maya is able to open/import .obj, .fbx, .mel, .ma and .mb files (among others). Plugins can be installed to import a number of other 3d file types, but as of yet there is no direct way to import VRML files into Maya.
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FBX plugins are used by Maya to import, export, and convert files using the .fbx file format. This document describes how to install Maya FBX plugins on Windows® and Mac® OS X systems. Plugins for Maya are available for use with Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X. Manual Installation In order for your 3D software to use these plugins, you must manually move these files into the proper directories. This section describes the naming conventions, supported software versions, and the installation process for manually installing, disabling, and removing the FBX Plugin for Maya. !
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