Set preferred angles

To set a joint’s preferred angles

1. Select a joint.
2. In the Animation menu set (press F2), select Skeleton > Set Preferred Angle > .

   The Set Preferred Angle Options windows opens.

3. Set the options.
4. Do one of the following:
   • Click Set to set the joint’s current local orientation as its preferred angles.

   The Set Preferred Angle Options window closes.

   • Click Apply to set the joint’s current local orientation as its preferred angles.

   The Set Preferred Angle Options window remains open.

   • Click Close to disregard the options window’s settings.

   The Set Preferred Angle Options window closes.

To make a joint assume its preferred angles

1. Select a joint.
2. In the Animation menu set (press F2), select Skeleton > Assume Preferred Angle > .

   The Assume Preferred Angle Options window appears.

3. Set the options.
4. Do one of the following:
   • Click Assume to make the current joint assume its preferred angles.

   The Assume Preferred Angle Options window closes.

   • Click Apply to make the current joint assume its preferred angles.

   The Assume Preferred Angle Options window remains open.

   • Click Close to disregard the options window’s settings.

   The Assume Preferred Angle Options window closes.

   Note

   You can also set a joint chain or skeleton’s Preferred Angle values by -clicking the chain or skeleton, and then selecting Assume Preferred Angle from the marking menu that appears.

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