DynRigBuilder

DynRigBuilder builds a nHair-based dynamic rig in Maya that could be used for animating character hair, rope, etc. To manage multiple hair systems in the scene, please refer to HairSystemManager.

Features

• Interactive rig layout
• Spline IK with multiple controls and length preservation
• Variable FK
• nHair Dynamics with key-framed animation as guide (attraction adjustable)
• Animation blend between key-framed and simulated result

Requirements

• Maya 2013 and above

Usage

• Copy the root folderDynRigBuilder into your maya script folder, make sure the folder name stay the same. An example file structure is as follows:

• Run the scripts below, and the UI will show up.

import DynRigBuilder
DynRigBuilder.show() 

Demo Video

TODO

• volume preservation / squash&stretch
• import and export rig layout
• control shape editor