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Akazi: /* Event Keyframes */

2024-10-24T21:45:01Z

Event Keyframes

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	To add Influence keyframes like this, select the desired bone (usually DEF-toe) and look at the Bone Constraints menu in your Properties. Find the desired bone constraint, right click the value field and click Insert Keyframe.		To add Influence keyframes like this, select the desired bone (usually DEF-toe) and look at the Bone Constraints menu in your Properties. Find the desired bone constraint, right click the value field and click Insert Keyframe.

			==Control Bone Contraints==
			If you have your hinge contraints set to 0, in you control-bone properties, your in-game dialogue torso and head controls will work correctly.
			Setting the value to 1, tightens the hinge all the way.
			[[File:hinge_keys.jpg]]
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|hinge (torso)\|\|controls the tightness of the in-game torso widget for dialogue.
			\|-
			\|hinge (head)\|\|controls the tightness of the in-game head widget for dialogue.
			\|-
			\|hinge (neck)\|\|no neck widget, so helps with head movement?
			\|-
			\|hinge (upper_arm.R)\|\|Unsure.
			\|-
			\|hinge (upper_arm.L)\|\|Unsure.
			\|-
			\|}

	==Animating Morph Targets==		==Animating Morph Targets==

Constance: /* Event Keyframes */ Corrected typo

2024-01-09T23:30:19Z

Event Keyframes: Corrected typo

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	\|event_blockprepare \|\| Specifies the latest time at which the attack is still blockable, which is also the latest time that it can be canceled as a “feint” by pressing right-click		\|event_blockprepare \|\| Specifies the latest time at which the attack is still blockable, which is also the latest time that it can be canceled as a “feint” by pressing right-click
	\|-		\|-
	\|event_attackblocked\|\| Dictates when an attack is blocked in a blocked ~~att I've tried copying the kack animation~~		\|event_attackblocked\|\| Dictates when an attack is blocked in a blocked attack
	\|-		\|-
	\|event_rightcrouchwalkstep\|\|Triggers footstep sounds for sneaking, emits AI sound and creates particles while on terrain		\|event_rightcrouchwalkstep\|\|Triggers footstep sounds for sneaking, emits AI sound and creates particles while on terrain

Constance: /* Overview */ Included note about Blender 4.0

2023-12-03T04:49:24Z

Overview: Included note about Blender 4.0

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	The best rig for making animations is rabbit_rig.blend -- This wiki page will assume you are using its default interface. '''TODO: How to switch to different species models?'''		The best rig for making animations is rabbit_rig.blend -- This wiki page will assume you are using its default interface. '''TODO: How to switch to different species models?'''

			'''NOTE: Blender 4.0+ is NOT compatible with the 2.93 scripts!''' You will get an error while exporting .anm files.

	== Creating an animation ==		== Creating an animation ==

Constance: /* Bone layers */ Corrected bone layer text

2023-12-03T04:47:26Z

Bone layers: Corrected bone layer text

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	=== Bone layers ===		=== Bone layers ===
	[[File:Animation_rig_layers.png\|thumb\|~~242px~~\|right\|~~Pre-Blender 4.0 interface: Past 4.0, bone collections no longer work, as far as I know.~~ Cyan text is only for character rigging. White text is only for animation. Green text is only for DEF bones, which are used ~~in animation~~.]]		[[File:Animation_rig_layers.png\|thumb\|439px\|right\|Cyan text is only for character rigging. White text is only for animation. Green text is only for DEF bones, which are used for special keyframes.]]
	Sets of bones within the animation rig are hidden underneath several different layers. Each layer contains different bones; By hiding and unhiding specific layers, you can fine tune your available bones as pictured right.		Sets of bones within the animation rig are hidden underneath several different layers. Each layer contains different bones; By hiding and unhiding specific layers, you can fine tune your available bones as pictured right.

Constance: /* Bone Influence */ Fixed spacing.

2023-12-03T04:19:41Z

Bone Influence: Fixed spacing.

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	===Bone Influence===		===Bone Influence===
	Certain animations have Influence keyframes. Usually, it's something like "Influence (DEF-toe.L : left_leg)". These are to make sure the bone stays on the ground while the animation plays. '''TODO: How else can Influence be used?'''		Certain animations have Influence keyframes. Usually, it's something like "Influence (DEF-toe.L : left_leg)". These are to make sure the bone stays on the ground while the animation plays. '''TODO: How else can Influence be used?'''

	To add Influence keyframes like this, select the desired bone (usually DEF-toe) and look at the Bone Constraints menu in your Properties. Find the desired bone constraint, right click the value field and click Insert Keyframe.		To add Influence keyframes like this, select the desired bone (usually DEF-toe) and look at the Bone Constraints menu in your Properties. Find the desired bone constraint, right click the value field and click Insert Keyframe.

Constance: /* Event Keyframes */ Added bone influence section

2023-12-03T04:19:18Z

Event Keyframes: Added bone influence section

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	\|event_blockprepare \|\| Specifies the latest time at which the attack is still blockable, which is also the latest time that it can be canceled as a “feint” by pressing right-click		\|event_blockprepare \|\| Specifies the latest time at which the attack is still blockable, which is also the latest time that it can be canceled as a “feint” by pressing right-click
	\|-		\|-
	\|event_attackblocked\|\| Dictates when an attack is blocked in a blocked ~~attack~~ animation		\|event_attackblocked\|\| Dictates when an attack is blocked in a blocked att I've tried copying the kack animation
	\|-		\|-
	\|event_rightcrouchwalkstep\|\|Triggers footstep sounds for sneaking, emits AI sound and creates particles while on terrain		\|event_rightcrouchwalkstep\|\|Triggers footstep sounds for sneaking, emits AI sound and creates particles while on terrain
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	\|shape_fist\|\|Ranges from fist closed (0.0) to wide open (1.0).		\|shape_fist\|\|Ranges from fist closed (0.0) to wide open (1.0).
	\|-		\|-
	\|status_cancel\|\|Specifies when the remainder of the animation can be skipped when the player tries to move. Used for "optional" ending bits of attacks. TODO: Is this from a 0.0 to 1.0 range?		\|status_cancel\|\|Specifies when the remainder of the animation can be skipped when the player tries to move. Used for "optional" ending bits of attacks. '''TODO: Is this from a 0.0 to 1.0 range?'''
	\|-		\|-
	\|status_escape\|\|Ranges from 0 to 1. When this is 1, the thrown character can escape from the throw		\|status_escape\|\|Ranges from 0 to 1. When this is 1, the thrown character can escape from the throw
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	To ungroup a keyframe in the dopesheet from its parent, select it from the parent's dropdown menu (so the event keyframe's name lights up) and press CTRL + ALT + G. Now the keyframe should be sent to the bottom, for easier editing!		To ungroup a keyframe in the dopesheet from its parent, select it from the parent's dropdown menu (so the event keyframe's name lights up) and press CTRL + ALT + G. Now the keyframe should be sent to the bottom, for easier editing!

			===Bone Influence===
			Certain animations have Influence keyframes. Usually, it's something like "Influence (DEF-toe.L : left_leg)". These are to make sure the bone stays on the ground while the animation plays. '''TODO: How else can Influence be used?'''
			To add Influence keyframes like this, select the desired bone (usually DEF-toe) and look at the Bone Constraints menu in your Properties. Find the desired bone constraint, right click the value field and click Insert Keyframe.

	==Animating Morph Targets==		==Animating Morph Targets==

Constance: /* Event Keyframes */ Bolded

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Event Keyframes: Bolded

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	==Event Keyframes==		==Event Keyframes==
	Event keyframes are used to tell the game at which moment of an animation an event is going to happen. This is used to trigger attack impacts and footstep sounds among other things.		Event keyframes are used to tell the game at which moment of an animation an event is going to happen. This is used to trigger attack impacts and footstep sounds among other things.
	An event is saved as a ''Custom Property'' of a bone in the Blender files shipped with the game. Access these custom properties by clicking on the Bone Properties tab within the Properties window.		An event is saved as a ''Custom Property'' of a bone in the Blender files shipped with the game. Access these custom properties by clicking on the '''Bone Properties''' tab within the Properties window.

	All event keyframes work regardless of what value you assign to them (0.0, 1.0, inbetween); What matters is their placement.		All event keyframes work regardless of what value you assign to them (0.0, 1.0, inbetween); What matters is their placement.
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	\|status_leftarm_blend\|\|^^^, but for the left arm.		\|status_leftarm_blend\|\|^^^, but for the left arm.
	\|}		\|}

	If you find properties not listed here, they are most likely used for character rigging or Blender animation (not read by the game).		If you find properties not listed here, they are most likely used for character rigging or Blender animation (not read by the game).

Constance: /* Bone layers */ Reduced size of the outdated bone layers image.

2023-11-27T23:14:25Z

Bone layers: Reduced size of the outdated bone layers image.

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	=== Bone layers ===		=== Bone layers ===
	[[File:Animation_rig_layers.png\|thumb\|~~485px~~\|right\|Pre-Blender 4.0 interface: Past 4.0, bone collections no longer work, as far as I know. Cyan text is only for character rigging. White text is only for animation. Green text is only for DEF bones, which are used in animation.]]		[[File:Animation_rig_layers.png\|thumb\|242px\|right\|Pre-Blender 4.0 interface: Past 4.0, bone collections no longer work, as far as I know. Cyan text is only for character rigging. White text is only for animation. Green text is only for DEF bones, which are used in animation.]]
	Sets of bones within the animation rig are hidden underneath several different layers. Each layer contains different bones; By hiding and unhiding specific layers, you can fine tune your available bones as pictured right.		Sets of bones within the animation rig are hidden underneath several different layers. Each layer contains different bones; By hiding and unhiding specific layers, you can fine tune your available bones as pictured right.

Constance: /* Adding an Event Keyframe to your animation */ Keyframe ungrouping note clarified

2023-11-27T23:13:05Z

Adding an Event Keyframe to your animation: Keyframe ungrouping note clarified

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	# Hover over the property that corresponds to the event you want to trigger and press '''I''' to add a keyframe. (Value doesn't matter)		# Hover over the property that corresponds to the event you want to trigger and press '''I''' to add a keyframe. (Value doesn't matter)

	To ungroup a keyframe in the dopesheet, select it (so ~~its~~ name lights up) and press CTRL + ALT + G. Now the keyframe should be sent to the bottom, for easier editing!		To ungroup a keyframe in the dopesheet from its parent, select it from the parent's dropdown menu (so the event keyframe's name lights up) and press CTRL + ALT + G. Now the keyframe should be sent to the bottom, for easier editing!

	==Animating Morph Targets==		==Animating Morph Targets==

Constance: /* Event Keyframes */ Minor correction

2023-11-27T23:11:57Z

Event Keyframes: Minor correction

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	An event is saved as a ''Custom Property'' of a bone in the Blender files shipped with the game. Access these custom properties by clicking on the Bone Properties tab within the Properties window.		An event is saved as a ''Custom Property'' of a bone in the Blender files shipped with the game. Access these custom properties by clicking on the Bone Properties tab within the Properties window.

	All event keyframes work regardless of what value you assign to them (0, 1, inbetween); What matters is their placement.		All event keyframes work regardless of what value you assign to them (0.0, 1.0, inbetween); What matters is their placement.
	Some other keyframes require a range from 0 to 1 to work properly. These are noted in this table when applicable.		Some other keyframes require a range from 0.0 to 1.0 to work properly. These are noted in this table when applicable.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-