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DOWNLOAD SCRIPT HERE: https://www.highend3d.com/maya/script/select-bind-joints-from-skinned-mesh-script-for-maya
A quick run through on how I add clothing geo to existing rigs using the CopySkinWeights tool.
Maya’s Copy Skin Weights function is a great tool to have for anyone looking to add accessories to existing rigs. The copy skin weights tool is also a much faster alternative than the wrap deformer.
Note: I tried to comment out the script as best as I could so that new comers who may be interested in scripting can better figure out what’s going on.
Malcolm 2.0 is a free rig provided by AnimSchool:
www.animSchool.com
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14 responses to “Modding Rigs with the "Copy Skin Weights Tool" – Maya Rigging Tips”
I cannot believe this is the first video I came across while looking for a way to do this. This is exactly what I was looking to do, and I also happened to be using the Malcolm Rig. Great vid, super helpful! thanks!
can you create a script for creating a basic body rig setup ! i mean duplicate the actual joints setup which already been created or a script that create one or something like that…….. i dont know much about the scripts it would be great 🙂
i tried to click your link which doesnt send me anywhere? also does this script work for mac version 2017
Thanks and i hope it works on Maya quick rig.
Do you know how to import mixamo animation to Maya quick rig?
THANK YOU, YOU SAVED MY DAY! I'VE BEEN TRYING TO ATTACH A SKATING BLADE TO A CHARACTER FEET FOR THE LAST 5 HOURS AND I WAS GOING INSANE.
OH GOD, I LOVE YOU.
great tutorial. thanks!
when i am copying the weight it's giving me error –
// Error: line 0: Must select a source and a destination skin, or components on a source and destination skin.
please help
You just got a new Subscriber, great tutorial
Hey Dan,
Is it possible to reuse a rig from on char model onto another one by using this method?
Facing paint skin weight problem in maya. It's giving very pain from two months!
The reason further work is stopped there! So, please help. . .
I would request to go the link to know details about problems!
https://forum.highend3d.com/t/maya-paint-skin-weights-not-saving/151726
Thanks
Beautiful script, much appreciated!
Dan, I cannot thank you enough!! You helped me on my first project at a new job!!
Super helpful, thanks Dan!
Why do you like it better than the Wrap deformer?