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Snap constraint Relations > Basic Constraints > Pose constraint

Pose constraint


This relation constrains an object's position, orientation, and scaling values (or any combination of the three) to another object. In the following illustration, the hammer clings to the magnet. When the magnet is moved, rotated and scaled, the hammer follows suit.


To apply a pose constraint:
  1. Multi-select the follower object and then the leader object, in that order.
  2. Choose Relations > Pose Constraint.
  3. Translate, scale, and/or rotate the leader. The follower's position, orientation, and scale values are updated accordingly.
  4. Select the constraint and adjust the constraint parameters in the Parameter Editor.
  5. Note: By turning off the Lock button before choosing the pose constraint, you can maintain whatever differences exist between the 2 objects. Otherwise, the follower will immediately conform to the leader's position, orientation, and scale values.

Pose Constraint Parameters

Active

Toggles the constraint on and off.

Weight

Determines the weight of this constraint in relation to other constraints acting on the same object.

Constrain position

Toggles the position constraint on and off.

Constrain orientation

Toggles the orientation constraint on and off.

Constrain scale

Toggles scale constraint on and off.

Position offset

Offsets position in units (X,Y, Z). You can set offsets interactively by unlocking constraints then manipulating the follower object.

Orientation offset

Offsets orientation in degrees along all three axes (X,Y, Z).

Scaling offset

Offsets scaling in all three axes (X,Y, Z).


See also:

Unlocking constraints

Using weight to control multiple constraints

"To view the constraint in the viewports:"

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