Maya API to C++

Question

Hi,

I was reading about the Maya API to C++ and didn't quite understand the idea.

Upon implementing the API, Can I create an environment, or a GUI in 3D world in Visual Studio?

This question is related to my previous one about the Maya API. Question

If someone could give me a good place to begin, it would be great.

Thanks, Oded.

Answer 1

you cant create 3d environment outside maya, as well as you can do anything inside maya with the api.

i recommend that you start with maya python api istead of c++ its way easier, and takes less development time.

you may read the "Complete Maya Programming" book, its example written in c++, but if you know some python you can write them in pyton