Autodesk FBX SDK 2006.11.1

Autodesk FBX SDK is a freeware C++ software development platform and API toolkit that allows application and content vendors to transfer existing content into the FBX format with minimal effort.

The FBX open-standard, platform-independent 3D file format gives you access to content authored in any software package supporting the FBX file format.

FBX plug-ins are included with Autodesk Maya software, Autodesk 3ds Max software, and Autodesk VIZ software—providing high levels of interoperability between these packages—and with Autodesk MotionBuilder software, which supports FBX natively.

These plug-ins are available at no-charge on this website. The FBX SDK is a free, easy-to-use, C++ software development platform and the API toolkit lets you transfer existing content into the FBX format with minimal effort.

FBX is the mostly widely used and supported 3D file format on the market today and its rate of adoption continues to skyrocket.

Robust Conversion Capabilities
The FBX SDK has garnered a great deal of praise from the 3D development community for its robust conversion capabilities. This includes the ability to convert animation and geometry data across multiple data structures, as well as the ability to parse data files of various origins into data structures, which can then be accessed by the application or tool being written.

Multiple Formats, Multiple Platforms
The FBX SDK gives you the freedom to work on your platform of choice – Windows, Mac OS X, Irix,or Linux operating systems. Plus, the SDK can read/write multiple formats –.fbx, .3ds, .obj and Collada – without additional plug-ins. This means you get access to these formats without having to learn a new API.

Technical Support
Technical Support for the FBX SDK is provided through the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) Sparks third-party developer program. The ADN Sparks program is based on an annual membership fee. More information on program details, benefits, and pricing is available at http://www.autodesk.com/joinadn. Any questions regarding the support offerings for the FBX SDK should be directed to