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5 In the Translate attributes, click the Trans Limit Y and Z check boxes to
undim the numerical boxes and then set the following values:
Trans Limit Y (Min): -13
Trans Limit Y (Max): 7.5
Trans Limit Z (Min): -13
Trans Limit Z (Max): 1
6 Hide the Attribute Editor.
7 Select ArmControl.
8 In the side view, move ArmControl to test the range of movement for
the IK system.
The mechanical arm moves with a limited range of motion.
Simplifying the display of a hierarchy
The number of nodes in the IK systems hierarchy at this point may appear a
bit overwhelming, but it allows the posing of the mechanical arm to be efficient
and effective. You can simplify the display of the nodes by collapsing portions
of the hierarchy.
To collapse the display of the hierarchy
1 In the Hypergraph, right-click on joint1, and choose Collapse from the
pop-up menu.
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