File Path Editor

Intuitive File Management Solution for Maya

"...the File Path Editor is going to be your Deus Ex Machina. It's going to be the savior that comes in and fixes all your problems." Lynda.com

Components: User Facing Tools - API Framework
Project Notes

Design Process
- Evaulated existing third party path management tools
- Gathered data via interviews with users and Subject Matter Experts
- Created storyboards, wireframes, mockups, design specs and agile user stories
- Iteriatively validated design with monthly drops to Beta testers
Discoveries
- Maya projects require the use of potentially thousands of dependant files
- Broken paths and missing files were pervasive issues for customers of all sizes
- There was no tool for discovering and rectifying broken paths or missing files in Maya
- Users could only check and browse to each file path individually or use third party tools
Challenges
- Any solution needed to fit within the Maya design paradigm
- Needed to supplant two existing third party tools
- Shortened product cycle and a team of developers new to the product
Achievements
- Sucessfully directed remote Shanghai agile development team
- Users can now easily diagnose and repair pathing issues from within Maya
- Copy, Repath and Consolidate multiple file objects with one operation
- Supports standard Maya path objects and custom nodes
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Project Roles
- UX Designer
- Product Designer
- Agile Product Owner
Project Design Process