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IK chain

Software; CAD

In animation, a joint chain that has an IK handle.

IK handle

Software; CAD

In animation, a tool for posing joint chains. An IK handle resembles a wire running through a joint chain, and enables you to pose the entire joint chain in one action. As you pose and animate the ...

IK posing

Software; CAD

In animation, the use of IK handles to pose joint chains. The effect of each IK handle on its joint chain depends on the type of IK solver being used.

IK solver

Software; CAD

In animation, an algorithm that provides the motor intelligence required by IK handles. For example, IK solvers figure out how to rotate all the joints in a joint chain that is controlled by an IK ...

deformation order

Software; CAD

In animation, the specification of where a deformer fits in a deformable object’s history. Choose from Default, Before, After, Split, Parallel, and (for the blend shape deformer only) Front Of ...

deformer

Software; CAD

In animation, a tool that changes the shape of deformable objects. Also known as modifier or space warp.

deformer set

Software; CAD

For example, a dependency graph could show connections between shading group elements that create an object’s material appearance.

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