Software Installation and Settings: Studio Desktop

Before you begin the installation of our software, please ensure the following:

• You have received your login and password from the animation coordinator for your project.
• Your system is running Windows 10 x64.
• You only use the Latin symbols in username.
• ``Autodesk Maya 2024` Update 2 is installed.

tip

To check the version of your update in Maya, enter the following code in the Script Editor (Mel): about -iv

Installation

Studio Desktop- a tool developed by our studio to streamline your workflow.

The application allows you to download our assets, export .ma files for approved scenes, and launch our scenes without the need to manually fix reference paths.

Along with Studio Desktop, our custom Maya plugins and scripts are installed to facilitate scene assembly, rigging, and picker tools.

note

We use an online installer. Please ensure that your internet connection is active before installation.

Click to Download

1. After clicking the link, the installer will be downloaded to your computer. Run the installer.

2. You may encounter antivirus warnings, e.g. on Windows 10. Disable the antivirus if necessary.

3. Click the Next button.

4. Choose the default installation folder or a custom location that suits your needs.

warning

Do not select the root directory (e.g., C:\) for installation. If you do, deleting Studio Desktop may result in the removal of all files on that drive.

5. Select the components you need (if unsure, leave the default options selected).

6. Click the Install button.

7. Once the installation is complete, click Yes to launch Studio Desktop.

Setting

1. Launch Studio Desktop via the desktop shortcut, or use the following path (if you did not change the default installation folder):

C:/Program Files (x86)/Voronezh Studio/wizart_desktop.exe

2. In the Actions tab, enter the login and password provided by your animation coordinator. Select Set Data Sync Login/Password.

3. Specify the project folder where you will store our assets. Ensure there is enough disk space. Select Set Studio Root Folder.

How to Download Resources

1. Click on Data Sync - Data Sync Download. If the login and password are correct, the file download will begin.

2. After downloading, launch Studio Desktop. Additional files (such as the pose library, updates, and the project itself) will be downloaded. You will need to periodically click Data Sync Download to continue downloading the next set of files.

3. Once the download is complete, all necessary resources will be available in the projects folder. You will use the work folder to upload .ma files of approved shots. We use the extra folder to send you non-standard files, such as video comments from the director.

4. After the first download, project configuration files will be loaded, and the project icon will appear in the Apps tab.

Alternative Download Method

For users experiencing access issues with our FTP server, we offer an alternative download method via Amazon S3. To use this method, contact support to verify that the issue is related to server access and receive new login and password.

You will receive the following information from your coordinator:

Field Name	Description
login	Access credentials
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID	ДAccess credentials
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY	Access credentials
S3 Bucket Name	Resource name
S3 Bucket Region	Resource region

• Enable S3 Mode

  • To enable S3 mode, go to the Settings window in Studio Desktop.

  • In this window, check the box for S3 Sync and input the S3 Bucket Name and select the S3 Bucket Region from the list.

• Enter S3 Access Credentials

  • In the Actions tab, click the Set Data Sync Login/Password button.

  • Enter your username, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY.