Skin Tools menus

The Skin Tools menu bar provides access to layer management, influence operations, file operations, and display options.

UI menus

File menu: Provides options for importing and exporting skin layer data.
Import Layers

Imports skin layer data onto the current skinCluster.

Export Layers

Exports the current skin layer data for reuse or transfer.

Layers menu: Provides tools for creating, modifying, and managing skin layers.
Initialize Skin Layers

Initializes the Skin Tools layer system on the current skinCluster.

Create Layer

Creates a new skin layer.

Delete Layer

Deletes the selected layer.

Merge

Combines selected layers into a single layer.

Duplicate

Creates a copy of the selected layer.

Fill Transparency

Fills transparent areas of the selected layer.

Enabled

Toggles whether the selected layer contributes to the final skin weights.

Copy

Copies the selected layer data.

Transfer Layers

Transfers layer data between supported targets.

Tools menu: Provides operations related to influences and layer management.
Add Influences

Adds influences to the current skinCluster.

Assign From Closest Joint

Assigns weights based on proximity to the nearest joint.

Transfer layers

Transfers layer data between supported targets.

Delete Skin Layers

Removes skin layers from the current skinCluster.

Delete All Skin Layers

Removes all skin layers and resets the skinCluster to standard skinning behavior.

View menu:

Controls display options in the Skin Tools interface.

AUsed Influences Only

Displays only influences that affect the current selection.

Skin menu:

Lists all skinClusters associated with the selected mesh.

Each listed skinCluster can be set as the active skinCluster. The selected (checked) skinCluster is used by Skin Tools for all layer and painting operations.