How to download and install the HEAT Maya plug-in.
DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLION
The HEAT plug-in is available for free on the Autodesk App Store. It can be downloaded here.
The Maya Plug-in can also be easily downloaded and installed from the HEAT Bridge Plug-in Manager although the Bridge is not needed for the plug-in. Instructions for this method can be found here.
Once you have the HEAT plug-in installed open Maya.
Navigate to 'Window -> Settings/Preferences -> Plug-in Manager'.
In the 'Plug-in Manager' window either locate or search for 'heat_plugin.py'. Check the box for 'Loaded'.
HEAT Maya plug-in loaded within the Maya plug-in manager
HEAT is now installed in your Maya scene and you are ready to start importing animations!
If you would like to have HEAT load automatically every time you open Maya simply click the 'Auto load' check box in the plug-in manager window.
Next we will go over how to get animations into your Maya scenes.
