What is cmds.file?

cmds.file is a Python module in Autodesk Maya that allows you to work with Maya scene files. It provides a range of functions for creating, opening, saving, and manipulating Maya scenes. Some of the primary tasks that can be performed using cmds.file include:

• Opening and reading Maya scene files.
• Saving and exporting Maya scene files to various formats such as .mb, .ma, .obj, .fbx, etc.
• Creating new Maya scenes and setting options such as project directory, timeline settings, and unit preferences.
• Importing and referencing other Maya scenes into the existing scene.
• Copying, renaming, and deleting Maya scenes and their associated files.
• Managing Maya scene editors such as the Outliner, Attribute Editor, and Hypergraph.
• Setting render settings based on the current renderer.
• Converting file formats between ASCII and binary.
• Querying and setting a range of Maya scene properties, such as the scene name, path, version, and references.

Overall, cmds.file is a powerful tool for managing Maya scene files and can be used either via the Maya Python scripting editor or by running Python scripts externally.