> CC_orientChain

description

Aligns each joint from a 3-joints chain to their next joint and also to the normal formed by the chain plane, hence the limitation to 3 consecutive joints.

To work, you must first select a joint that represent the root and an ending joint.

The command is accessible through the main Animation > Skeleton menu.

Tested on Maya 2010.

CC_orientChain snapshot
plug-in items
Aliases
CC_OrientChain

Fires the main command with the variables saved in the preferences.

CC_OrientChainOptions

Opens the option box dialog.

Commands
CC_orientChain

Main command.

  • * -orientation -o (string): The first axis points toward the next joint and the last axis is aligned with the normal formed by the chain plane.
  • * -flipDirection -fd (int): Flips the direction of the axis pointing to the first joint's child.
  • * -flipNormal -fn (int): Flips the direction of the axis aligned with the normal of the chain plane.
  • * -alignEffector -ae (int): Aligns the joint effector to the previous joint.
installation
  • - copy the "CC_orientChain.py" file into your plug-ins directory.
  • - copy the "CC_orientChainCreateUI.mel" file into your scripts directory.
  • - load the plug-in via the Plug-in Manager.
changelog
v1.0 - August 01, 2010
  • - initial release.