Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 12-03-2003 , 03:01 AM
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Animating IK on/off

A guy showed me once how to turn off an IK handle so you canswitch between IK and FK in an animation but I can't remember how, and now, I need to do it! Help please, anyone.

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Thanks! Does tyhis work the same with a SplineIK or are there a any differences?

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I did actually. It works much the same way except that, you have to take into account the curve that Spline IK makes. Thanks again!

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# 6 24-03-2003 , 12:31 PM
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HI,

Could someone please elaborate on the process of switching between FK/IK? Problems with IK handle off somewhere in my viewport.........

also how do I set up 'set IK/FK key' in a character set?

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