User talk:Andrige - Revision history

Andrige at 16:35, 23 January 2013

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	SHIFT+Z - Lock transformation to follow Y and X-axis only		SHIFT+Z - Lock transformation to follow Y and X-axis only

	~~Select MESH + RIG -> CTRL+P - Creates a pop-up menu that allows you to bind the mesh to the rig~~

	NUMPAD - Allows you to control the camera		NUMPAD - Allows you to control the camera
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	Select MESH + CTRL+TAB - Switch between "Object Mode" and "Weight Paint" mode (this key gets all contextual depending if you have the rig or mesh selected however, beware)		Select MESH + CTRL+TAB - Switch between "Object Mode" and "Weight Paint" mode (this key gets all contextual depending if you have the rig or mesh selected however, beware)

			CTRL+P - Select MESH + RIG -> CTRL+P to create a pop-up menu that allows you to bind the mesh to the rig

Andrige at 08:03, 5 October 2012

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	6.4.) Both arms are completely straight and at a slight angle downward, legs not spread apart (knees can still be bent)		6.4.) Both arms are completely straight and at a slight angle downward, legs not spread apart (knees can still be bent)

	6.5.) ~~Exported as an .obj-file~~		6.5.) I did triangulate the model before export, I'm not entirely sure if it's a necessity though

	6.6.) And of course preferably it's actually textured with diffuse and normal map, ready to go		6.6.) Exported as an .obj-file

			6.7.) And of course preferably it's actually textured with diffuse and normal map, ready to go

Andrige at 23:14, 6 August 2012

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	RMB - Selects objects.		RMB - Selects objects.

	~~LMG~~ - Confirms a transformation, you should always finish a Move/Scale/Rotate with LMB, otherwise RMB to cancel.		LMB - Confirms a transformation, you should always finish a Move/Scale/Rotate with LMB, otherwise RMB to cancel.

	MMB - Rolls the view, it works like a 3D-ball, it's a bit funky but you'll learn to love it		MMB - Rolls the view, it works like a 3D-ball, it's a bit funky but you'll learn to love it

Andrige at 23:10, 6 August 2012

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	First up, you need to know how to modify the user-interface so it's set up the way we want it.		First up, you need to know how to modify the user-interface so it's set up the way we want it.


			'''User Interface Set-Up'''

	1.) When you start Blender, you'll see all sorts of windows. The content inside of those windows can be switched by finding the icon which is located either in the upper or lower left of said window. In these dropdown menus, you'll see things like "Outliner" and "DopeSheet".		1.) When you start Blender, you'll see all sorts of windows. The content inside of those windows can be switched by finding the icon which is located either in the upper or lower left of said window. In these dropdown menus, you'll see things like "Outliner" and "DopeSheet".

Andrige at 10:07, 4 August 2012

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	12.) Use all the transformation tools (G, S, R) at your disposal and making sure to use the lock-to-axis hotkeys (Z, X, Y and SHIFT modifier) to move the joints around where you want them.		12.) Use all the transformation tools (G, S, R) at your disposal and making sure to use the lock-to-axis hotkeys (Z, X, Y and SHIFT modifier) to move the joints around where you want them.

	13.) You now enough knowledge to move all the other joints around to where you want them by switching views with the NUM, but again remember to save incrementally ~~and~~ look at the original wolf-rig for comparison, from all angles.		13.) You now have enough knowledge to move all the other joints around to where you want them by switching views with the NUM, but again remember to save incrementally, look at the original wolf-rig for comparison from all angles and edit your rig to be completely symmetrical.


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	1.)		1.) Select the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints


	Select the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints

Andrige at 22:32, 2 August 2012

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	Z - Lock transformation to follow Z-axis only		Z - Lock transformation to follow Z-axis only

			SHIFT+X - Lock transformation to follow Z and Y-axis only

			SHIFT+Y - Lock transformation to follow X and Z-axis only

			SHIFT+Z - Lock transformation to follow Y and X-axis only

	Select MESH + RIG -> CTRL+P - Creates a pop-up menu that allows you to bind the mesh to the rig		Select MESH + RIG -> CTRL+P - Creates a pop-up menu that allows you to bind the mesh to the rig

Andrige at 22:28, 2 August 2012

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Andrige at 22:21, 2 August 2012

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	1.) Select the rig by right-clicking on any piece that shows.		1.) Select the rig by right-clicking on any piece that shows. Press Z if to switch to Wireframe if you can't see any joints.

	2.) In the "Properties" window, select the icon of the T-posed character.		2.) In the "Properties" window, select the icon of the T-posed character.

Andrige at 22:20, 2 August 2012

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	6.1.) It is scaled correctly to the other characters		6.1.) It is scaled correctly to the other characters

	6.2.) Model is facing Z-		6.2.) Model is facing -Z

	6.3.) Is completely clean of broken faces and have had its history removed to avoid errors before exporting		6.3.) Is completely clean of broken faces and have had its history removed to avoid errors before exporting

Andrige at 22:19, 2 August 2012

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	1.) When you start Blender, you'll see all sorts of windows. The content inside of those windows can be switched by finding the icon which is located either in the upper or lower left of said window. In ~~here~~, you'll see things like "Outliner" and "DopeSheet".		1.) When you start Blender, you'll see all sorts of windows. The content inside of those windows can be switched by finding the icon which is located either in the upper or lower left of said window. In these dropdown menus, you'll see things like "Outliner" and "DopeSheet".

	2.) ~~And in~~ the utmost upper right and utmost lower left of each window, there's three gray stripes tucked away in the corner. Mouse over those stripes until your pointer becomes a crosshair. That's when you know you're now ready to ''click and hold'' the stripes, then drag away with your mouse. You can either drag it into the same window it belongs to ''to split that window and giving you another window''. Or you can drag it in the opposite direction over to an adjacent window, and a big translucent arrow appears. When you release, you've then ''removed the adjacent window''.		2.) In the utmost upper right and utmost lower left of each window, there's three gray stripes tucked away in the corner. Mouse over those stripes until your pointer becomes a crosshair. That's when you know you're now ready to ''click and hold'' the stripes, then drag away with your mouse. You can either drag it into the same window it belongs to ''to split that window and giving you another window''. Or you can drag it in the opposite direction over to an adjacent window, and a big translucent arrow appears. When you release, you've then ''removed the adjacent window''.

	3.) Now I want you to have the following windows up:		3.) Now I want you to have the following windows up:
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	'''Shortcuts'''		'''Shortcuts'''

			RMB - Selects objects.

			LMG - Confirms a transformation, you should always finish a Move/Scale/Rotate with LMB, otherwise RMB to cancel.

	MMB - Rolls the view, it works like a 3D-ball, it's a bit funky but you'll learn to love it		MMB - Rolls the view, it works like a 3D-ball, it's a bit funky but you'll learn to love it

	SHIFT+MMB - Pans the view		SHIFT+MMB - Pans the view

			Z - Toggle Wireframe or Solid display on the model

	G - Move Tool		G - Move Tool
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			'''Aligning the character rig'''

			Okay, we've made good progress. Now onto the rigging.


			1.) Select the rig by right-clicking on any piece that shows.

			2.) In the "Properties" window, select the icon of the T-posed character.

			3.) Under the tab "Skeleton" in that window you'll see two rows of buttons. For now, hold SHIFT and left-click all of them so they are visible. This puts new objects into view on the 3D View window.

			4.) Now you should use the NUM5 to switch between Isometric and Perspective View. Isometric is best for our purpose.

			5.) Try out NUM1/NUM3/NUM7 and see how it switches the view between Front/Side/Top in that order. This will help you a lot.

			6.) I want you now to move the lower right leg. But we must make sure that the pivot point is set to the right spot, up by the second-highest joint. Use RMB to select the joint (since Blender is showing multiple sets of bones on top of each other, it may not be highlighted for you, but it's selected, trust me).

			7.) Press SHIFT+S to get up a window that lets you set the location of your cursor/pivot point. Press "Cursor to Selected" and the cursor will move.

			8.) Now here begins the actual movement of the joints. I've found that the best way to modify is to use CTRL+LMB and then drag on the 3D View to get a selection lasso. CTRL+SHIFT+LMB also creates a lasso, but deselects instead.

			9.) Select the entire lower right leg by using the lasso from the front view (NUM1) in isometric mode (NUM5).

	'''~~Aligning~~ the character rig'''		10.) If you want more precision, you want to use the snap functionality. It is found at the bottom of the 3D View by the little magnet. Activate the magnet by clicking on the icon (or SHIFT+TAB). Change the snapping settings down there to "Vertex" and "Center".

			11.) Press G to start moving the leg, then just to be sure, press SHIFT+Y to limit movement only to the X and Z-axis (this SHIFT shortcut works for all axis and transformations). It'll start to snap to vertices, so it's now quite easy to mirror whatever movement you do to the other leg. For those who may protest saying there's a mode to mirror joint movement (Press T to bring up that window) by enabling "X-Axis Mirror", is that it doesn't quite work for this rig for whatever reason. So do it manually.

			12.) Use all the transformation tools (G, S, R) at your disposal and making sure to use the lock-to-axis hotkeys (Z, X, Y) to move the joints around where you want them.

			13.) You now enough knowledge to move all the other joints around to where you want them by switching views with the NUM, but again remember to save incrementally and look at the original wolf-rig for comparison, from all angles.


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			'''Binding the character rig to the mesh'''

	~~1.)~~


	select the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints		select the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints

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	2.) In the "Properties" window, select the icon of the T-posed character.		2.) In the "Properties" window, select the icon of the T-posed character.

	3.) Under the tab "Skeleton" in that window you'll ~~see two rows of buttons~~. For now, hold SHIFT and left-click all of ~~them~~ so they are ~~visible~~. This ~~puts new~~ objects into view on the 3D View window.		3.) Under the tab "Skeleton" in that window you'll "Layers" and "Protected Layers". Ignore the latter completely. For now, hold SHIFT and left-click all of the buttons under "Layers" so they are pressed down. This brings all the rigging objects into view on the 3D View window. If you don't show all the pieces and start moving around, you'll mess it up and have to start over.

	4.) Now you should use the NUM5 to switch between Isometric and Perspective View. Isometric is best for our purpose.		4.) Now you should use the NUM5 to switch between Isometric and Perspective View. Isometric is best for our purpose.
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	6.) I want you now to move the lower right leg. But we must make sure that the pivot point is set to the right spot, up by the second-highest joint. Use RMB to select the joint (since Blender is showing multiple sets of bones on top of each other, it may not be highlighted for you, but it's selected, trust me).		6.) I want you now to move the lower right leg. But we must make sure that the pivot point is set to the right spot, up by the second-highest joint. Use RMB to select the joint (since Blender is showing multiple sets of bones on top of each other, it may not be highlighted for you, but it's selected, trust me).

	7.) Press SHIFT+S to get up a window that lets you set the location of your cursor/pivot point. Press "Cursor to Selected" and the cursor will move.		7.) Press SHIFT+S to get up a window that lets you set the location of your cursor/pivot point. Press "Cursor to Selected" and the cursor will move to the selected joint.

	8.) Now here begins the actual movement of the joints. I've found that the best way to modify is to use CTRL+LMB and then drag on the 3D View to get a selection lasso. CTRL+SHIFT+LMB also creates a lasso, but deselects instead.		8.) Now here begins the actual movement of the joints. I've found that the best way to modify is to use CTRL+LMB and then drag on the 3D View to get a selection lasso. CTRL+SHIFT+LMB also creates a lasso, but deselects instead.
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	9.) Select the entire lower right leg by using the lasso from the front view (NUM1) in isometric mode (NUM5).		9.) Select the entire lower right leg by using the lasso from the front view (NUM1) in isometric mode (NUM5).

	10.) If you want more precision, you want to use the snap functionality. It is found at the bottom of the 3D View by the little magnet. Activate the magnet by clicking on the icon (or SHIFT+TAB). Change the snapping settings down there to "Vertex" and "Center".		10.) If you want more precision, you want to use the snap functionality. It is found at the bottom of the 3D View by the little magnet. Activate the magnet by clicking on the icon (or SHIFT+TAB). Change the snapping settings down there to "Vertex" and "Center". (NOTE: This should only be used if your model is completely symmetrical, if it isn't... uhm... well. You find your own solution, probably by changing the snapping settings).

	11.) Press G to start moving the leg, then just to be sure, press SHIFT+Y to limit movement only to the X and Z-axis (this SHIFT shortcut works for all axis and transformations). It'll start to snap to vertices, so it's now quite easy to mirror whatever movement you do to the other leg. For those who may protest saying there's a mode to mirror joint movement (Press T to bring up that window) by enabling "X-Axis Mirror", is that it doesn't quite work for this rig for whatever reason. So do it manually.		11.) Press G to start moving the leg, then just to be sure, press SHIFT+Y to limit movement only to the X and Z-axis (this SHIFT shortcut works for all axis and transformations). It'll start to snap to vertices, so it's now quite easy to mirror whatever movement you do to the other leg. For those who may protest saying there's a mode to mirror joint movement (Press T to bring up that window) by enabling "X-Axis Mirror", is that it doesn't quite work for this rig for whatever reason. So do it manually.

	12.) Use all the transformation tools (G, S, R) at your disposal and making sure to use the lock-to-axis hotkeys (Z, X, Y) to move the joints around where you want them.		12.) Use all the transformation tools (G, S, R) at your disposal and making sure to use the lock-to-axis hotkeys (Z, X, Y and SHIFT modifier) to move the joints around where you want them.

	13.) You now enough knowledge to move all the other joints around to where you want them by switching views with the NUM, but again remember to save incrementally and look at the original wolf-rig for comparison, from all angles.		13.) You now enough knowledge to move all the other joints around to where you want them by switching views with the NUM, but again remember to save incrementally and look at the original wolf-rig for comparison, from all angles.
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	~~select~~ the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints
			Select the joints to weight by having the "Properties" window open, Mesh selected, then click the triangle-shaped button, then under THAT tab you'll find "Vertex Groups" which lists all the joints