Ragdoll Setup

If you select All Ragdoll Properties (Type) View menu, and expand Ragdoll Setup, the following options are available:

Note: An approximation must already exist in the scene.

Activation Creation

Activation

Expand the Activation menu to access the Approximation, Save, and Global Tension and Dampening options.

Activation Creation Options

The Ragdoll Approximation and Save options let you create a proxy or a “Dummy” for your character. It includes the Approximation menu and the Save menu.

Option	Function
Create	Generates a proxy model.
Delete	Deletes the proxy model.
Apply Changes	Applies current changes to the Ragdoll proxy model information, such as changes to color, size, mass, and so on.
Update Ragdoll	Updates the approximation to match the character pose when it has been transformed into a different position. Note: The Physics solver cannot be set to Live while you pose the character.
Mirror Part	Mirrors a body part to the other side, or mirror the entire side.
Mirror Side	Mirrors a side of the character body to other side.

Solve Options

Use these options to create a text file that contains any modifications made to the current solve.

Option	Function
Save as	Save the current modifications as a text file.
Load	Lets you open a previously saved set of solve modifications.
Default	Sets the current settings as the default in the current Config file (DefaultRagdoll.txt) so that any time you click Reset to Default, the properties are reset to this state.

Global Tension and Dampening

Expand Global Tension and Dampening and activate the Global Muscle option so you can use the Global Muscle Strength and Global Muscle Elasticity sliders.

Slider	Description
Global Muscle Strength	Use the Global Muscle Strength slider to sets the amount of resistance, or force used with the Ragdoll. The Global Muscle Strength slider sets a Strength setting for all body parts associated with the Ragdoll Physical property.
Global Muscle Elasticity	Use the Global Muscle Elasticity slider to specify how much give or rigidity the Ragdoll has in relation to the connected objects. This setting creates a stretch effect.