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matthewt31000443
matthewt31000443
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February 5, 2017
Question

Draggable Handle Problem

  • February 5, 2017
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Hi there.

I've got a problem with getting the draggable handles working properly.

After experimenting with the default puppets, I eventually made a puppet from scratch in Ps. I couldn't get the draggables working, so rebuilt it but that was no good so eventually copied the parts across into the working puppet, Max. However, the problem persisted. It's same issue I've seen documented elsewhere - that is, the dragging the arms pulls the body with it.

I've read all the relevant forum queries and viewed the relevant videos in detail. I've tried all manner of combinations with no success. You name it. I've done it. As I said, I finally copied the Ps parts into a working puppet thinking that would fix things, but not so. I've spent too many hours on this.

Can any one help?

Cheers,

Matthew.

Photoshop CC (2017)

After Effects CC (2017)

Chacter Animator CC (Beta)

Windows 7 SP1, 64 bit

ASUS G73Jh, i7 1.60 GHz

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    matthewt31000443
    matthewt31000443Author
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    February 5, 2017

    Here's a screenshot:

    oksamurai
    Community Manager
    oksamuraiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 6, 2017

    I think the issue is that your girl has a wider body + backpack than Max. Also, the Max tutorial was done before stapling was added, so that's probably a better way to go. I would:

    1. Make your left and right arms independent (add a + in front of them in the PSD).

    2. Select and staple them at the shoulder sockets in CH.

    3. Add your draggables and sticks on the arms groups instead of the body.

    See:

    matthewt31000443
    matthewt31000443Author
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    February 9, 2017

    Hi.

    Thanks for the reply.

    Yes, I tried that approach. I went through it thoroughly.

    Nonetheless, I gave it another go, seeing as you made the recommendation. I also removed the backpack from the body imagery layer (as per your query), then - in addition - removed the pony tail.

    Here's what happens (with backpack; minus backpack; and minus backpack and minus pony tail): The arms become detachable as if on elastic bands. So, you can move them, but they detach. Then when you release them, the spring back into position on the body. Please see screen shot below.

    Cheers,

    Matthew.

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