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User Guide > Rigging > Character Setup > Skeletons > Set-up joint chains > 

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.

To disconnect joints

1. Select the joint you want to disconnect.
2. Open the Animation menu set (press F2).
3. 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.