Using Character Sets

This guide explains the use of character sets in Maya. Character sets can be used to exchange animations between Darkmod characters who use the same animation rig.

Global steps:

• Create animation clip from existing animation
• Export animation clip
• Apply animation clip to another character

Characters must use the same animations rig to exchange animations. citywatch_rig_00.mb is the basic Maya animation rig which contains a character set.

Step 1)
For this example we'll be using idle_armwipe.mb as our animation which we'll apply to the builder forger.
Open idle_armwipe in Maya. To activate the character set, press the arrow which is on the right side below the timeline.