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NOTE For the BVH file specification, see the BVH.rtf document on the program
disc.
BIP Files
BIP files contain skeletal size and limb rotation data for bipeds. This is the
native character studio motion file format.
Biped
Biped is a 3ds Max system provided with the character studio product. It
provides the armature used to pose a character, and facilities to animate it
using either footsteps or freeform animation.
Biped Dynamics
Biped dynamics calculate a biped's airborne trajectory, the bending of its knee
or knees on landing, and the biped position so it maintains balance when the
spine is rotated. When the position or animation of the biped change,
dynamics cause the biped to adapt.
There are six parameters that affect biped dynamics. Three are in the Body
section of the
Key Info rollout on page 4288 :
■ Balance Factor on page 7723
■ Dynamics Blend on page 7763
■ Ballistic Tension on page 7723
The other three are on the
Dynamics & Adaptation rollout on page 4336 :
■ GravAccel on page 7804
■ Biped Dynamics
■ Spline Dynamics on page 7937
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