Pose joints with rotate plane IK handles

To move the rotate plane IK handle

1. See Pose joints with IK handles.

To manipulate the pole vector

1. Select the rotate plane IK handle.
2. Select the Show Manipulator Tool (hotkey: T) from the Tool Box.

   The IK handle’s pole vector, twist disc, and rotation disc appear.

3. In the current view, drag the pole vector to move it as desired.

   This rotates the joint chain controlled by the current IK handle.

To manipulate the twist disc

1. Select the rotate plane IK handle.
2. Select the Show Manipulator Tool (hotkey: T) from the Tool Box.

   The IK handle’s pole vector, twist disc, and rotation disc appear.

3. Select the twist disc.

   The twist disc turns yellow.

4. Drag the twist disc.

   This twists the joint chain controlled by the current IK handle.

Related topics

• Posing skeletons
• Create a rotate plane IK handle
• Rotate Plane IK solver