Create IK handles

Tip: This topic describes how to add an IK handle to an existing joint chain, but you an also create IK handles at the same time as creating joint chains. To do this instead, see Create a joint chain with an IK handle.

To create an IK handle on an existing joint chain

1. Do one of the following in the Rigging menu set:
   • Select Skeleton > Create IK Handle.
   • If you want to change the IK Handle Settings first, select Skeleton > Create IK Handle > . For settings information, see IK Handle Tool.

     For example, you can use the IK Handle Tool Settings to select the IK solver you want to use to calculate the orientation of the joints in chain.

   Your cursor changes to the tool crosshair.

2. Click the joint to use as the IK handle start joint.
3. Click the joint to use as the IK handle end joint.

   The IK handle displays on the joint chain, connecting the start and end joints you selected.

   

Related topics

• IK handles overview
• Create spline IK handles
• IK Handle Tool
• Create a single chain IK handle
• Create a rotate plane IK handle
• Create a multi-chain IK handle
• Create a 2 bone IK handle