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Flags. Python
examples.
poleVectorConstraint( [target ...] [object]
, [layer=string], [name=string], [remove=boolean], [targetList=boolean], [weight=float], [weightAliasList=boolean])
Note: Strings representing object names and
arguments must be separated by commas. This is not depicted in the
synopsis.
poleVectorConstraint is undoable, queryable, and editable.
Constrains the poleVector of an ikRPsolve handle to point at a
target object or at the average position of a number of targets. An
poleVectorConstraint takes as input one or more "target" DAG
transform nodes at which to aim pole vector for an IK handle using
the rotate plane solver. The pole vector is adjust such that the in
weighted average of the world space position target objects lies is
the "rotate plane" of the handle.
| string[] |
name of the created constraint node |
In query mode, return type is based on queried flag.
aimConstraint, geometryConstraint, normalConstraint, orientConstraint, pointConstraint, scaleConstraint, tangentConstraint
layer, name,
remove, targetList, weight,
weightAliasList
| Long name (short name) |
Argument types |
Properties |
name(n) |
string |
   |
|
Sets the name of the constraint node to the specified name.
Default name is constrainedObjectName_constraintType |
|
weight(w) |
float |
|
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Sets the weight value for the specified target(s). If not given
at creation time, the default value of 1.0 is used. |
|
remove(rm) |
boolean |
|
|
removes the listed target(s) from the constraint. |
|
targetList(tl) |
boolean |
|
|
Return the list of target objects. |
|
weightAliasList(wal) |
boolean |
|
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Returns the names of the attributes that control the weight of
the target objects. Aliases are returned in the same order as the
targets are returned by the targetList flag |
|
layer(l) |
string |
|
|
Specify the name of the animation layer where the constraint
should be added. |
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| 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 have multiple arguments, passed
either as a tuple or a list. |
import maya.cmds as cmds
# aims the pole vector of handle1 at cone1.
cmds.poleVectorConstraint( 'cone1', 'handle1' )
# uses the average of the position of cone1 and surf2.
cmds.poleVectorConstraint( 'cone1', 'surf2', 'handle2', w=.1 )
# sets the weight for cone1's effect on handle2's poleVector to 10.
cmds.poleVectorConstraint( 'cone1', 'handle2', e=True, w=10. )
# removes surf2 from handle2's poleVectorConstraint.
cmds.poleVectorConstraint( 'surf2', 'handle2', e=True, rm=True )
# adds surf3 to handle2's poleVectorConstraint with the default weight.
cmds.poleVectorConstraint( 'surf3', 'handle2' )