{"id":487,"date":"2015-10-13T08:04:32","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T08:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avastar.online\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2015-10-13T08:04:32","modified_gmt":"2015-10-13T08:04:32","slug":"rigging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/avalab.org\/avastar\/legacy\/help\/rigging\/","title":{"rendered":"Rigging"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Rig<\/span> <\/em>is an animation control system for a Model. Rigs can use different methods for animating. For example it is possible to animate a mesh only by using empties and constraints, so no single bone is involved, yet it is an animation system.[break]\nThe most common form of Rigs is based on Bones<\/span><\/em>. This special form of a Rig is also named Armature.<\/span><\/em>[break]\nRigging<\/em><\/span> is the process of creating the Rig<\/span><\/em>.<\/div>\n
Note<\/strong><\/span>: The Term “Rigging<\/em><\/span>” is often also used as a synonym for Skinning<\/span><\/em> (see below). We also find the term “Rigged Mesh” for example, which would actually be more accurately named “Skinned Mesh”. It is also very common to talk about “Rigged Characters”. Depending on the context it is often clear what is meant.[break]\nHowever since in Blender we clearly have to distinguish the processes and workflows, we should also use precise terminology. Thus we distinguish between Rigging (make the rig) and Skinning (weight the mesh).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Rigging Panel (Tool shelf)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The rigging panel basically contains a collection of properties which also are available at other regions in Blender. But having them all in one place is a time saver. The panel is provided It has 4 major sections:<\/p>\n