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Transitions can also be optimized for better flow. To create optimized
transitions, use the Optimize Selected Transition on the Motion Flow Graph
toolbar or Optimize Transition in the Transition Editor. By default, minimum
motion loss is used to compute transitions. Optimized transitions use an
algorithm that minimizes foot sliding. Optimized transitions take longer to
compute but yield very fluid results.
Crowd simulations can use dozens of motion clips so automatic creation of
optimized transitions can be a big time saver. Whether you plan on animating
one or many bipeds using Motion Flow mode you’ll need transitions between
the clips in the Motion Flow Graph.
Procedures
To create transitions using From > To or To < From method:
1
On the Motion Flow rollout, click the Show Graph button to open
the Motion Flow Graph.
2
On the Motion Flow Graph toolbar, click Create Multiple Clips.
The Open dialog appears. Use it to choose the location of your BIP files.
3 While holding down the Ctrl key, choose multiple clips in the Open
dialog.
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