Animating IK on/off

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 12-03-2003 , 03:01 AM

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A guy showed me once how to turn off an IK handle so you canswitch between IK and FK in an animation but I can't remember how, and now, I need to do it! Help please, anyone.

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# 2 12-03-2003 , 03:14 AM

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Animate > IK/FK Switching Keys

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# 3 12-03-2003 , 04:38 AM

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Thanks! Does tyhis work the same with a SplineIK or are there a any differences?

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# 4 12-03-2003 , 05:40 AM

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I'm not sure. Why don't you try it? user added image

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# 5 12-03-2003 , 06:48 AM

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I did actually. It works much the same way except that, you have to take into account the curve that Spline IK makes. Thanks again!

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# 6 24-03-2003 , 12:31 PM

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HI,

Could someone please elaborate on the process of switching between FK/IK? Problems with IK handle off somewhere in my viewport.........

also how do I set up 'set IK/FK key' in a character set?

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