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
- Do one of the following in the
Rigging menu set:
- Select .
- 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.
- Click the joint to use as the IK handle start joint.
- 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.
