Topics in this section

• Welcome to the MotionBuilder SDK

  This section describes the features of the MotionBuilder SDK, the changelog for each release as well as the software requirements.

• Getting Started

  This section provides information on how to run your first C++ or Python program with MotionBuilder. It also provides the application's directory structure and available command line options.

• Sample Programs

  This section contains a variety of sample programs which will help you get familiar with the features of the MotionBuilder SDK. Here, you will find a description of all the sample programs available in the MotionBuilder installation directory and how to run them.

• MotionBuilder SDK Architecture

  This section presents the architecture of the MotionBuilder SDK, including the Python bindings to the C++ API, naming conventions, utility classes, and how to customize the MotionBuilder SDK itself.

• Object Model

  This section presents the key MotionBuilder SDK classes used to manage objects and interface with the MotionBuilder application.

• File Input and Output

  The topics in this section describe the file input and output functionality of the MotionBuilder SDK.

• Scene Elements

  This section describes how to set up scenes, manipulate objects, and work with characters.

• Animation

  This section presents the use of the MotionBuilder SDK to control animations, constraints, character poses, etc. Methods on how to manipulate audio and video are also presented here.

• User Interface

  This section describes the available user interface components to interact with plugins developed for MotionBuilder. It also addresses layouts, spreadsheets, events, and widgets.

• Motion Capture Devices

  This section provides information on how to use motion capture devices (mocap) and other input/output devices with the MotionBuilder SDK.