Dotted lines to Origin

[Martinnel]

I'm trying to follow the excellent Walking (Adobe Character Animator Tutorial). But when I drag my origins (5:50), I get a dashed line running from the original origin to wherever I drag it (see image). This seems to be causing me a lot of distortion when I walk. Dave isn't showing these origin lines. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Martin

[alank99101739 · Accepted solution]

I would not worry about the dotted line. I am more worried that the origin marker has not turned green (the circle is yellow). On the properties panel, is “Attach To” set to “Auto”? It might be set to “Body” - I recommend setting to “Auto”. You should then see a green area you can drag their origin handle over (the Body layer) where you get it turn green. That is my guess.

Otherwise can you include a screen shot of the parent Body layer selected, plus the Arm layer but the properties panel (Normally over on the right side of the screen).

[Martinnel]

Thanks Alan. You're always very generous with your time and I appreciate it. Switching to "Auto" did address the question I posted. Unfortunately, I was hoping that would fix my larger problem—it didn't. I've marked this thread correct and have started a new one with the issue that still plagues me.

Just because you asked, here is a screen shot of the parent Body layer selected, plus the Arm layer but the properties panel. This is after I switched to "Auto."

Martin