Using the IK Spline Handle in Maya

In this video, Adam Garland explores how to use the IK Spline Handle (solver) in Maya, including using it with a dynamics-driven curve. To see how to make the IK curve into a dynamics-driven tail, see the video "Creating a Dynamic IK Tail in Maya" - • Creating a Dynamic IK ...

[@Berry-nc8pr]

Thank you for this tutorial - i was reading the autodesk official answer on the IK spline handle - but it's nice to see it in action

[@Matrinique]

If you did mention it, I apologize, I'll have to watch the video again, but could you explain where an IK Spline and its controls go in a rig hierarchy? I recently rigged a dragon and used IK Splines for the wings. But after parenting them to the master control, double transforms kept happening everywhere. My question, basically, is how should one contstrain/parent the IK Spline Handle, the IK Spline Curve, the clusters on the curve, and the controls of the clusters, in relation to the skeleton and the other rig controls?

[@Prez3D]

I'm looking to create a dynamic seat belt. I need the latch to pull the seat belt into the buckle. Would this be a good way of setting this up? How would you go about this? I'm confused a bit trying to figure this out.

[@sheper00]

good stuff

[@ThusinhhoNguyen9x]

thanks :3

[@alexxxx1448]

You saved my life hahaha 😉

[@TocoDeply]

8:55 bad guy hahaha

[@snakebebop]

I think you should have actually showed the process of making the curve dynamic rather then just explain it because it's kinda confusing going off with what you're saying

[@SoftimageHowTos]

Auggy thanks for the feedback! you're right that it would have been clearer to show that process. we might show that in another video.

[@SoftimageHowTos]

And we have a video! Adam Garland just created one showing this process - "Creating a Dynamic IK Tail in Maya". Check it out on this channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2rFl4Nvnd2fi7M