So I started to learn how to script on Python, which is an easy-to-learn language.
Without getting in detail of my learning path of Python, I could finally build my first plugins (yaaaaaay). This plugin is used to reset the enveloppe after that you moved one of its deformers. What it really does is that it takes the global position of the deformer and applies it to the Static KineState.
Anyway, here's some pictures of it in actions for those of you who are visual. Let's take the XSI Man rigged.
Install
It's very straight forward. The first step is to download the plugin here:
Then simply place it in the good Softimage's plugin directory.
C:\Users\<USER>\Autodesk\Softimage_2013\Application\Plugins
Then restart Softimage. It should be in your MCP panel, under Transform. For your own knowledge this, folder is a Self-Installing folder. Which means that every scripts you put in this folder are going intall themselves everytime you open Softimage and uninstall themselves when you close it.
Usage
1- Select a deformer or a bone. In this case I have to take the bicep's bone.
2- Move it as you please.
3-Apply the Set Neutral KineState to any bone you need to replace it's enveloppe. The enveloppe will be placed as it should be if you just started to enveloppe your mesh.
At this state, the plugin doesn't do the whole branch yet so you have to select it yourself if it's the case. Here, I applied it to the left arm, but not the hand, so it does this weird twist. But between you and me, it's not a big deal to select everything, it's even better if all of your deformers are in a group.
4- Enjoy the whole minute you just saved! (Btw, in this exemple, the arm is placed back but not the hand)
Don't forget to leave a comment or to share. Of course if you have any suggestion to make, I'll be please to read them.
Have a nice week!
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