If you're a 3D artist working in Maya, you may find the need to enable the OBJ file format for importing and exporting 3D models. OBJ is a widely used file format for 3D modeling and is compatible with many other 3D software applications. Here's a quick guide on how to enable OBJ in Maya.

1. Open Maya: Launch Maya on your computer and open the project or create a new scene in which you want to work with OBJ files.

2. Enable OBJ Import: To enable OBJ import in Maya, go to the 'File' menu at the top of the interface and select 'Import'. In the file dialog that appears, make sure to choose 'Wavefront OBJ' from the dropdown menu to enable the import of OBJ files. Then, you can select the OBJ file you wish to import and click 'Open' to bring it into your Maya scene.

3. Enable OBJ Export: If you want to enable OBJ export in Maya to save your 3D models in OBJ format, go to the 'File' menu and select 'Export Selection'. In the file dialog, choose 'Wavefront OBJ' from the dropdown menu and specify the export settings such as object groups and materials. After configuring the settings, click 'Export' to save the 3D model as an OBJ file.

4. Check OBJ Settings: Maya also allows you to customize OBJ import and export settings to fit your specific needs. You can access these settings by going to the 'Windows' menu, selecting 'Settings/Preferences', and then choosing 'Preferences'. In the Preferences window, navigate to the 'Plug-in Manager' and make sure that the 'objExport.mll' and 'objImport.mll' plugins are loaded. If not, you can load them by checking the corresponding boxes next to the plugins and then close the window.

By following these steps, you can easily enable the OBJ file format in Maya for seamless importing and exporting of 3D models. Whether you're collaborating with other artists using different 3D software or simply need to work with OBJ files for your projects, having OBJ enabled in Maya can streamline your workflow and expand your creative possibilities in 3D modeling.