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Set parent constraints
Set parent constraints
Parent constraint workflow
Create a parent constraint
Before creating your first parent constraint
in a Maya session, we recommend that you set the Parent constraint
options. See the
Constrain > Parent.
After you’ve created a parent constraint, you
can add more target objects for additional control over the constrained
object’s position and rotation. Adding more target objects changes
the target point, which in turn changes the constrained object’s
position. See
Target point.
To create a parent constraint
- Select
one or more target objects, followed by the object you want to constrain.
- Select
Constrain > Parent > .
- Set
the constraint options or select Edit > Reset Settings.
- To
finish setting the constraint, do one of the following:
- Click Add to
create a parent constraint. The Parent Constraint Options window
closes. Select Edit > Save Settings to
save the constraint options.
- Click Apply to
create a parent constraint. The Parent Constraint Options window
remains open. By clicking apply, you can also apply the current constraint
options settings to other objects. Select Edit > Save Settings to save
the constraint options.
- Click Close to
close the Parent Constraint Options window
without setting or creating the constraint.
To
add a target object to a parent constraint
- Select
one or more objects to add as target objects, followed by the constrained
object.
- Select
Constrain > Parent.
NoteIf you turn on Maintain Offset in
the Parent Constraint Options,
the constrained object’s position and rotation will not change when
you add a target to the constraint.