2009

TIP When setting up states, it's useful to know the extents of state property values

for delegate motion in the scene, such as maximum and minimum speed. To

determine these, set up the clips and states you want to use, set the ranges to any

values, and then synthesize (see the procedure below). After you synthesize, the

different property panels of the ClipState dialog will show the actual ranges and

average values of delegate motion. These values are saved with the scene.

NOTE The default name of this dialog is "ClipState" because that's the default

name of the first state created on the Synthesis dialog > State panel. It's the dialog

invoked by clicking the Edit Properties button. If you rename the state, the dialog

assumes the changed name.

Automatic State Creation

character studio can create states automatically if you turn on Create State

on the Synthesis dialog > Motion Clips panel. You can use this feature if you

created a creature that contains lateral motion as well as looping motion.

If you turn on all the options in the Motion Clips panel > Remove Local group,

then character studio creates a state that reflects the actual heading, speed,

and acceleration of your creature. When a delegate approaches the heading

and speed contained in this state, it triggers the appropriate motion clip. This

method prevents sliding feet when animating multi-legged creatures.