topic Re: FBX import not overwriting in Maya Modeling Forum

FBX import not overwriting

MayaNZ01 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:49:14 GMT

Hi there

I am wondering why when I import an fbx which I have modified the UV's in an external software will not replace the current object when importing. I have to rename or delete the object if I want the new one with updated UV's

Re: FBX import not overwriting

damaggio — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:43:24 GMT

This is how you import multiple FBXs.....

Re: FBX import not overwriting

MayaNZ01 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:48:51 GMT

Thanks for outlining that, I guess add is better than not importing but it just means renaming everything. So there is no way to overwrite? I have seen people ask why is it overwriting on fbx import

Re: FBX import not overwriting

damaggio — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:20:19 GMT

Ah , I see what you mean, how about the default import settings, it doesn't overwrite the existing mesh?

Re: FBX import not overwriting

MayaNZ01 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:57:03 GMT

Unfortunately not, it just doesn't import if there is a name clash

Re: FBX import not overwriting

damaggio — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 04:20:56 GMT

Yes ,you will need to rename the object in the scene or deleted it before importing the new one.