Problem exporting from Maya

Hi,

I am getting an error message when I try to export two grouped objects using the Maya exporter. Here is what I did:

I created a hierarchy of objects in Maya to make a new sculptie.

I grouped the objects I wanted to use for my sculptie using the Hypergraph hierarchy window and grouped them (2 objects).

I tried to export using the Maya exporter and got the following error message:

Object list must contain a surface and a texture

The objects I selected are two curves joined using a loft. I also needed a bottom, so I created a planar surface using one of the curves - I am trying to join the top and bottom (picture an open tube - I am trying to close off one end).

I am just learing Maya and I think my mistake has to do with using a planar surface, but I am not really sure.

Any advice?

Thanks -2fast

Unfortunatley a model for a sculptie in a 3d-app can only have one surface, even with several objects linked together. Maybe I overlooked, but I haven't seen a good method for combining several objects/surfaces into one.

So basically you only use a sphere or closed cylinder to do the modelling with and move vertices to make your shape. I know it sucks, but as far as I know this is the only way to create sculpties.

Looks like you are right - the sculptie must be only one surface. This is another opportunity to rethink my approach - I really want to make this shape work

Thanks -2fast