Layer Dynamics for Maya

LayerDynamics [version: 1.5.0]

LayerDynamics is a tool that allows

you to easily add secondary animation to bones.

(simple chain spring like animation)

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How to use:

1. Put the file in this location on you directory

D:\Users\UserName\Documents\maya\YourMayaVersion\scripts

2. Run Maya

3. Run command with Python

import importlib

import LayerDynamics

importlib.reload(LayerDynamics)

LayerDynamics.LayerDynamics()

4. Select the bone you want to simulate

5. Execute [Add DynamicsLayer] button

6. Check animation layer

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Example:

|joint1|joint2|joint3|joint4

When joint2,joint3,and joint4 selected

Simulates joint2 and joint3 where direct children exist

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Parameters:

Gravity[m/s^2]: Fall speed on Y axis

Damp[%]: Dampen movement

Spring[%]: Return each bone to its original angle

Blend[%]: Bring each bone closer to its original position

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version1.5.0

Python3 support

 version1.4.0

  Save Setting support

 version1.3.0

  Collision(Sphere) support

 version1.2.0

  ESC chancel support

  1Parent skip support

version 1.1.0

 Wind support