Attaching/Checking/Detaching an Object to a Manikin

The attach function creates a one-way relationship between a manikin segment and one or more objects in its environment. The attached object becomes a slave to the segment. Once attached, this object moves with the same matrix as its master segment.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:
  • It is important to note that the attach is a one-way relationship; the object follows the segment, not the opposite. If the object is moved (i.e., using the compass) after the attach is made, the segment won't follow the object's motion. The relationship created between the manikin and the attached object is a master-slave one. Every segment of the manikin is a candidate to be a master of an attach relationships.
  • When doing any attach, the compass may be snapped to manikin skin points, not just the central point of a segment.
  • Refer to the status bar for information and instructional prompts.
Related Topics
Concepts of Restoring a Attached Object's Position

Attaching an object to a manikin segment

This describes how to attach a object to a manikin segment. Have the manikin in the required pose.

  1. Position the manikin with respect to the geometry that is attached. This scenario's Process opens with the Manikin holding the box.

  2. Select the Attach/Detach icon. .

  3. Click the Box1 from the PPR tree.

    Selecting from the tree enables you to select of all the objects that create the box.

  4. Click the Left Hand.

  5. Click OK in the Attach/Detach dialog box.

    Note: If there is multiple attaches, the Attach/Detach box appears with the other selections. Once the object is attached, it follows the motion of its master segment. Move the hand (master segment) using forward kinematics and inverse kinematics. The tool follows the hand's motion. This is also the case when a posture is applied to the manikin or if the manikin as a whole is moved within the 3D environment. The attachment is shown as an Attachment connector is visualized in classic Product (and PPR) tree with a specific node under its contextual Product node.

Viewing / Deleting Attachments on a Manikin

This describes how to view existing and delete attaches on a specific manikin.

  1. Right-click on the manikin Settings, and select Properties.

  2. Right-clickAttaches in the PPR tree, Settings.

  3. The Properties dialog box appears.

  4. Click the Left Hand under Segments, and the Reset button activates.

    Note: Another way to Reset the Attaches is through the contextual menu, Attaches object / Reset.

    Note: An object may be attached to one segment at a time. or several objects may be attached to a single segment.

  5. Click Apply, OK.

    The attached segment is deleted.

Restoring an Attached Object's Position

With the attach function, you can attach any object of the environment to a manikin's segment. This creates a positioning relationship between the segment (master) and the attached object (slave): the object follows the segment when the segment is moved.

  1. Right-click Attaches.

  2. SelectRestore Position.