Im currently trying to import a skeleton from Motion Builder to 3DS MAX by loading .bvh file from the motion capture tab inside the biped properties. The problem is that when I load the bvh file into MAX the skeleton is laying on it’s back, also the hands are missing? Iv’e went back and unparented the hands then reparented them and there is still no change. Also when initially exporting the biped into a FBX file I changed the Up axis to Z for 3DS MAX (So it stands up straight when imported).. Anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks

There are many, many posts on Biped and mobu importing just do a search.  I will say that BVH is the last way you want to go for dealing with Mocap and Max.

You can export a bip-plot data to it- import it back to biped with FBX import, forget bvh and all the issues that go with it.

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There is also a video provided by Autodesk that explains workflow between Max and MotionBuilder for multiple rig types, including Biped.

3DS Max and MotionBuilder Workflow Videos