*A:M User* Roger Posted March 9, 2012 *A:M User* Share Posted March 9, 2012 So I'm trying to install the Lite Rig in my dragon model, the PDF says to position the model before moving the bones. I have the model selected (all the CPs are flashing yellow) but when I try to translate it the bones move instead. I must be doing something wrong but I'm not sure what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 So I'm trying to install the Lite Rig in my dragon model, the PDF says to position the model before moving the bones. I have the model selected (all the CPs are flashing yellow) but when I try to translate it the bones move instead. I must be doing something wrong but I'm not sure what. Hi Roger, it sounds like you're in "Bones" mode in a modeling window. Hit F5 to switch back to "Modeling" mode in the same window and you can move the model cp's. In "Bones" mode (F6) you can move and create bones and assign cp's to them. But you can't move cp's in "Bones" mode. Hope that helps. Post a screen shot if you're still having probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*A:M User* Roger Posted March 9, 2012 Author *A:M User* Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yeah, you're right. I've been back to modeling so long I forgot about the different modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyGormezano Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) In "Bones" mode (F6) you can move and create bones and assign cp's to them. But you can't move cp's in "Bones" mode. Ah, but you can grasshopper! If you have assigned cps to a bone, and you are in bones mode, hit ctrl + either translate or scale manipulator and the cps will also move. If the cp is weighted less than 100% to the bone, it won't move If you use the translate manipulator - then only the bone (and it's children) will move without the cps (EDITED for bad info) If you just use the standard mode manipulator, then only the bone will move without it's children. Edited March 9, 2012 by NancyGormezano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*A:M User* Roger Posted March 9, 2012 Author *A:M User* Share Posted March 9, 2012 I think it may be easier for me to delete one half of the bones (like the left half), position them, and then use the mirror bones plug-in to create the other side. Any reason this wouldn't work? Also, is there any way to do a group selection on several bones and move them all at once? I find I'm having a hard time getting the bones back in their original positions after moving them, and am concerned that will be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyGormezano Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I think it may be easier for me to delete one half of the bones (like the left half), position them, and then use the mirror bones plug-in to create the other side. Any reason this wouldn't work? Also, is there any way to do a group selection on several bones and move them all at once? I find I'm having a hard time getting the bones back in their original positions after moving them, and am concerned that will be a problem. Best thing is to try it and see what happens - obviously SAVE your model before you try. For me, that's the best way to learn. As for moving bones If you use the translate manipulator - then only the bone (and it's children) will move without the cps If you just use the standard mode manipulator, then only the bone will move, without it's children. I don't think you can move a whole bunch of bones if they are not in the same hierarchy. If you are having trouble moving them, it might be because the rotation of the parent bone and the view from which you are trying to move them are not making it easy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeSlice Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm not sure the LiteRig is the best rig to install into a dragon. A dragon is more like a quadruped and the basic LiteRig is designed for humanoid type characters. Unfortunately, the only alternative that I'm aware of (aside from creating your own ) is the quadruped option in The Setup Machine. Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*A:M User* Roger Posted March 14, 2012 Author *A:M User* Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well, this particular dragon is bipedal. No quad legs. I thought about using Setup Machine to rig him, might not be a bad idea as the character has a tail, but I thought perhaps I would rig that separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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