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Free Key. By clicking one of these buttons, all the necessary IK constraints are
applied automatically. For example, by clicking Set Planted Key, all of the IK
constraints necessary are applied at once; IK Blend=1.0 with object space and
Join To Prev Key turned on.
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Key Info Rollout on page 4367
Walking Keys
Let's examine the IK constraints for one footstep. The footstep rolls on the
heel of the foot, then rotates down flat on the ground, then raises up on the
ball of the foot, rotates at the end of the toes, and finally lifts off of the ground.
Touch state: pivot planted at heel at frame 14
The foot is touching the ground at the heel. In the Key Info rollout, Set
Planted Key is clicked to set IK Blend=1.0 with object space and Join To Prev
Key turned on. A pivot is selected on the heel of the foot.
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