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Synopsis

disconnectJoint [-attachHandleMode] [-deleteHandleMode]

disconnectJoint is undoable, NOT queryable, and NOT editable.

This command will break a skeleton at the selected joint and delete any associated handles.

Return value

stringAfter you disconnect the Joint, a new joint will be created. The return value is the name of the new created joint and it's ancestor

Related

connectJoint, insertJoint, joint, mirrorJoint, reroot

Flags

attachHandleMode, deleteHandleMode
Long name (short name) Argument types Properties
-deleteHandleMode(-dhm) create
Delete the handle on the associated joint.
-attachHandleMode(-ahm) create
This flag is obsolete and no longer supported.
Flag can appear in Create mode of command Flag can appear in Edit mode of command
Flag can appear in Query mode of command Flag can be used more than once in a command.

MEL examples

joint -p 0 0 0 -name jointA;
joint -p 0 1 0 -name jointB;
joint -p 0 2 0 -name jointC;
disconnectJoint jointB;