Inverse Kinematics

Launch PiXELS3D
Double click on the PiXELS3D icon to launch the application. The PiXELS3D splash screen will open. After 3 seconds the PiXELS3D interface will appear.

Change to Schematic view
Click on the Right view pane to open the View Options dialog. Select Schematic from the View pop-up menu. Click OK to accept.

Create a cylinder
Use the Shape > Cylinder tool to open the Cylinder dialog. Change the following parameters:

Name - Left Leg Skin
Radius - 5.0 Click OK to accept.

Rotate 90¡
Use the Object Info palette to set the cylinderÕs X Rotation to 90¡. Hit the return key to apply. Leave the Object Info palette open.

Create an IK
Chain Creating an IK Chain is just like drawing a spline. You click the mouse one time at each joint, then double click on the last joint to end it (or hit the esc key.) Select the Shape > IK Chain tool. Click and release the mouse at position 1. Move the mouse to position 2 and click again. Finally, double click at position 3. If you forget to double click, hit the esc key.