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Disconnect joints

You can disconnect joints in a skeleton to separate joint chains. The joint that is disconnected becomes the root joint of a new skeleton.

Note

If you disconnect a joint in a joint chain that has an IK handle, the IK handle will be deleted.
You can not disconnect a root joint.
You can disconnect the joints of a character with a bound skin without having to detach its skin.

To disconnect joints

Select the joint you want to disconnect.
Open the Animation menu set (press F2).
Do one of the following:
- Select Skeleton > Disconnect Joint.
- -click the joint.
A marking menu appears.
- Select Actions > Unparent.
The bone between the current joint and its parent joint is removed.

The joint disconnects from its skeleton and becomes the root of a new skeleton.

Related topics

Skeleton > Disconnect Joint

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