Create a parent constraint

Attention:

It is recommended that you set the Parent constraint options before creating your first parent constraint in a Maya session. See Constrain > Parent for descriptions of the options.

To create a parent constraint

1. Select one or more target objects, followed by the object you want to constrain.
2. Select Constrain > Parent > .
3. Set the constraint options or select Edit > Reset Settings.
   Tip:

   Turn on Maintain Offset to keep the current position of your constrained object relative to its target. You can modify the offset between the objects later. (See Modify parent constraint offsets.)

4. 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.