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Product:
Character Creator 5
Version:
5.05
Status:
Not Reproducible
Issue 12449
Maya can't create and make face rig
Hi.
I'm Reza Khojasteh, and I'm working in animation industry.
we have big project now and we try CC for our pipeline but so far we couldn't use it.
I couldn't use CC because I hade several problem. hope you can guide me.

In Maya, CC Auto-Setup can't create face rig. I'm sending the Maya error here.
# pymel.core.general.MayaAttributeError: Maya Attribute does not exist (or is not unique):: 'exp04:CC_Base_Body.cstData'

I try to follow the video from you're website but I couldn't make it.
just for inform you I add wrinkle displacement in CC.
also and I installed 'osl' for maya.
also my Arnold version is 5.5.2
I'm on Maya 2024.2

another problem with character creator in Maya ,material is not showing in CC Auto-Setup window.
I tried several different export but didn't work.

Also I find issue in installation documents 'attached file'.
steps in the document is different with this video from your website. I believe this is confusing user.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIL-BddJ93I&t=51s
OS: Windows 11
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Submitted bykoulanaj
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COMMENTS (5)
Feedback Tracker Admin
Hi Reza,

We have identified the cause of the cstData error.

Our analysis shows that the necessary Constraint data is missing from your exported file. This typically occurs when the export target is not set correctly.

Solution:
When exporting from Character Creator, please ensure the Target Tool Preset is set to "Maya" (as shown in the attached screenshot).

Please follow these steps:

  1. Open the Export FBX window.

  2. Select "Maya" from the Target Tool Preset dropdown.

  3. Re-export the character and retry the Auto-Setup in Maya.

If you are still facing the same error after using the Maya preset, please record a short video of your Export Settings so we can further investigate.

Best regards,
Kayla
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Feedback Tracker Admin
Hi koulanaj,

First of all, please accept my sincere apologies for the delayed response.

I can confirm that we have received the Google Drive files and the video you provided. Thank you for sharing them.

We have successfully downloaded the files and have passed them to our development team. They are currently investigating the Maya plugin face rig issue and the UI behavior on different monitor resolutions based on your data.

We will get back to you as soon as we have a concrete finding.

Best regards,
Kayla
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koulanaj
Hi dear Kayla.
any update?
koulanaj
Hi thanks for support.

I think issue is not about mb or ma, I even didn't save the file yet. is empty scene of maya, import character with CC plugin and run the face rig and not work.
and also is basic file from CC. it's one of the sample file from CC5.
I just upload FBX file for you here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FVVk3RP-c2pGGLTScQsYa0TmhDqFVcBA?usp=sharing

also I found another issue with CC tool in Maya about window of CC plugin, and video is here.
just for inform you, one of my monitors is 4k another one is 2k (different resolution)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yr-NrnbRtW2aPYNcEemw55eKX3-NKCsJ/view?usp=sharing

thanks in advance
Feedback Tracker Admin
Hi koulanaj

Thank you for reaching out and providing the detailed error logs.

Regarding the MayaAttributeError and the material issue you are experiencing, we suspect it might be related to how the character data is being read in the scene, especially since we noticed a namespace (exp04:) in your error log.

However, we cannot be certain without reproducing the issue on our end. Could you please provide the following files for us to investigate?

1. The Maya Project file (.ma or .mb) where this error occurred. 2. The original exported FBX file of the character from Character Creator.

Please upload these files to a cloud service (like Google Drive or Dropbox) and share the link with us. Please make sure to mark your reply as "Private" to keep your project files confidential.

Also, thank you for pointing out the discrepancy between the installation document and the YouTube video. We will forward this to our documentation team for review.

Kayla
Reallusion
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