Updated Universal Scene Description (USD) plug-in introduces layer Locking, enabling artists to work confidently without concern of editing in the wrong layers.
- Layer locking
This update introduces layer locking. You can now work confidently without concern of editing in the wrong layers.
- You can lock or unlock one or more layers with the lock icon in the USD layer editor.
- This lock state is saved as part of the Maya data, ensuring its persistence even after reopening the project.
- Administrators can enforce system-level locks on layers, preventing standard users from unlocking them. This can be done via Mel or Python scripts, or by locking the USD file on disk. The system-locked layers are easily identifiable by the disabled lock icons. Note that system locks are not saved as part of the Maya data.
See USD for Maya v0.28.0 Release Notes for the full list of new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
To upgrade Maya USD, see Installation Instructions.
To get familiar with USD terminology, see USD terminology and composition.
For an overview of the USD workflow, refer to Get Started with USD for Maya.
To learn about Maya USD, watch the tutorials on Maya Learning Channel.
To develop with with Maya USD, see API documentation for Maya UFE and MEL commands.
For more information and to get involved with USD development, visit the official Autodesk Maya USD GitHub community.