Are you ready to take your 3D modeling skills to the next level in Maya? Enabling the OBJ file format is a crucial step in expanding your modeling possibilities. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Maya: Launch the Maya software on your computer.

2. Navigate to Preferences: Once Maya is open, go to the 'Windows' menu and select 'Settings/Preferences' then 'Preferences'.

3. Choose Plug-in Manager: In the Preferences window, find and click on the 'Plug-in Manager' option. This will bring up a new window with a list of available plug-ins.

4. Locate OBJExport.mll: Scroll through the list of plug-ins to find 'OBJExport.mll'. This is the plug-in responsible for enabling OBJ file format support in Maya.

5. Enable the Plug-in: Check the box next to 'OBJExport.mll' to enable the plug-in. This will allow Maya to export models in the OBJ file format.

6. Save and Close: Once you've enabled the OBJExport plug-in, click the 'Save' button to apply the changes, then close the Preferences window.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled the OBJ file format in Maya. Now, when you go to export a 3D model, OBJ will be available as an option. This opens up a world of possibilities for sharing and collaborating on your 3D designs. Happy modeling!