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Motionbuilder Addon - 0.1.1

Unknown support for MotionBuilder 2023 and below

The AYON MotionBuilder addon was initially developed with MotionBuilder 2024 and 2025. Hence functionality was not tested in older versions than 2024 and may not work.

Supported Workflows​

The MotionBuilder addon currently enables you to import models, rigs, animations, and cameras. It also supports exporting animations and managing workfiles through saving, opening, and publishing.

MotionBuilder Addon Settings

The MotionBuilder addon does not include individual settings, so it won't be listed in your studio's addon settings. However, this does not affect the addon's ability to utilize the core settings.

To detect whether motionbuilder addon is in your bundle, check the Bundles page (shortcut B+B).

Publish Plugins​

The MotionBuilder addon leverages the plugins from the core addon. Many of these plugins offer filters where you can specify motionbuilder as the host. For example:

  • Validate Version: Ensures that the workfile version is up to date with the latest in AYON. Access this validator at ayon+settings://core/publish/ValidateVersion and include MotionBuilder's host name, which by default is motionbuilder.
  • Validate Outdated Container: Checks that any loaded content is the most recent version. This validator is accessible at ayon+settings://core/publish/ValidateOutdatedContainers. Add MotionBuilder's host name, which by default is motionbuilder.