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Autodesk® MotionBuilder®

Autodesk MotionBuilder software development kit and Python® scripting language allow you to automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks, as well as extend and create features without leaving the Autodesk MotionBuilder environment. Read more...

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Get news, expert tips and insider resources directly from Autodesk software engineers

MotionBuilder Customization blog:

“Around the Corner” (Maya Platform) – Cyrille Fauvel / Kristine Middlemiss.

Take part in active API discussion forums moderated by Autodesk software engineers.

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Partners’ Apps for MotionBuilder: Easily extend the power of MotionBuilder using apps created for the end user community.

Cloud Computing: Find out how to develop and integrate Cloud Computing (Software as as Service) solutions with your plug-in applications.

Learning

DevTVs:

Samples and Documentation:


DevTV: Introduction to MotionBuilder API
A self-paced video tutorial demonstrating how to get started with MotionBuilder programming in C++ and Python.
Coming soon

MotionBuilder API Training Webcast Archive
A complete API training on developing plug-ins for MotionBuilder based on Python (but applies to C++ as well)

Starting on May 29th, 2012 – see here for details

Tools & Documentation archives

The MotionBuilder SDK is included in every MotionBuilder release.

Decide what language is right for you  Decide what language is right for you (pdf - 263Kb)
Not sure what programming language to dive into for MotionBuilder, check out this helpful guide!

Getting Started with Programming in MotionBuilder  Getting Started with Programming in MotionBuilder (pdf - 258Kb)
This introduction, navigates you around some of simpler aspects that you don’t want to spend too much time on!

Learn about Pre-Visualization Python Tools to get you started
This video gives you a good look into real life scenarios where Python can help your pipeline be more efficient.

Featured OpenReality SDK Code Sample  Setting gap keys (zip - 108Kb)
Learn how to set a key inside a gap on an optical marker model and then position the value (once InsertControlKey keys a default value.

Training and Support

If you need more professional customization support, consider joining the Autodesk Developer Network.

To request Autodesk MotionBuilder customization training, email adn-training-worldwide@autodesk.com.