Reversing the target bone angle. (the Gorilla)

eric1223 · Post by **eric1223** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:04 pm

So I'm studying the gorilla's left arm and his target bone, and I can't figure out how they/you make his arm bend the opposite direction. His elbow bends one way, then bends the other way. I've been messing with the arm, but I cannot make it bend the opposite direction. How is his elbow bending like that?

Actually, this has been a reason why I haven't been using target bones for walk cycles, even though I would like to. If anyone one explain, I would appricate it.

Post by **Víctor Paredes** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:51 pm

Hi, I rigged and animated that gorilla

Changing the IK direction is very easy, but it's kind of a hidden feature. Check this thread, there you will find a tutorial to do it:
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=26456&p=148954#p148954

eric1223 · Post by **eric1223** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:39 am

Nice rig. and walk cycle

Also, thanks for answering this, because this will make walk cycles much easier I think.

Reversing the target bone angle. (the Gorilla)

Reversing the target bone angle. (the Gorilla)

Re: Reversing the target bone angle. (the Gorilla)

Re: Reversing the target bone angle. (the Gorilla)