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Edit a parent constraint

Edit parent constraints

Edit geometry constraints

 

User Guide > Rigging > Character Setup > Constraints > Edit constraints > Edit parent constraints > 

Offset parent constraints

There are no offset values or fields present in the settings for Parent constraints. Unlike other constraints, you cannot offset Parent constrained objects from the Channel Box or options window. However, you can use the Maintain Offset option to set the offset of your constrained object or you can set a single key on the object to change its offset position.

To offset a Parent Constrained object using Maintain Offset

1. Select the constrained object.
2. Translate and rotate the object to where you want it positioned in your scene.
3. Select the target objects, followed by the constrained object. See What are constraints?.
4. Select Constrain > Parent > .

   The Parent Constraint Options window appears.

5. Set the Parent Constraint Options to reflect the values of the constrained object’s channels and settings in the Channel Box.
6. Verify that Maintain Offset is on.
7. Click Add or Apply.