Convert MB to FBX

MB 3D format represents compiled version of original MA ASCII 3D model source made using Autodesk Maya, so users searching for mb to fbx conversion are typically looking for a way how to further export the Maya content to FBX format. This is due the fact that Maya files are not that supported in other 3D modeling tools and FBX format is popular exchange medium to facilitate transfer of 3D models or other content between different software.

It will be very difficult to do this without Maya, with the only alternative being some of the commercial conversion solutions, such as PolyTrans|CAD+DCC. With access to Maya, the process is pretty straightforward and while older versions of the software required FBX plug-in to be installed, the latest versions of Maya support FBX natively.

There is also option to use the Maya Config addon for Blender that should add support for some versions of Maya files to Blender, but it seems that using FBX format for exchange purpose is the preferred choice for most users.

How to export Maya files to FBX format in Maya

1. Launch Maya and open up the FBX-plugin
2. Select File ► Export All, or alternatively File ► Export Selection and dialog box for either of these options should appear.
3. Select FBX from File of Type menu. If you do not see the FBX file extension in the File of Type menu, you need to activate the fbxmaya.mll in Maya's Plug-in Manager.
4. Enter a name for the FBX file you want to export.
5. The FBX Export options should now appear at the right side of the Maya Export dialog box.

Once this is done you can define the export options or use preset. Maya provides several presets that balance the options for various types of content.