MakeWalk Basic

Description

LICENSE – LIFE-TIME NON-FLOATING

Description:
This license allows you to use the script for LIFE-TIME on a single machine.

✅ Full feature access

✅ Cost-effective life-time usage

🔒 Bound to one system (non-transferable)

💡 Great for individuals or studios working on a dedicated machine

• To activate the tool, a license is required. Please follow the steps below to generate and send your Response Key:
• 1. Unzip the MakeWalk_Basic.zip file.
• 2. Inside, you’ll find a file named install.mel.
• 3. Drag and drop install.mel into your Maya viewport. This will add an icon to your shelf.
• 4. Click the newly added icon. A window will appear displaying your Response Key.
• 5. Email this Response Key to animfxtools@gmail.com to receive your one year license.
• Looking forward to your Response Key.Maya MakeWalk Tool Explanation https://youtu.be/2dP0be-fJrQ

This Python script creates a “MakeWalk” animation tool for Autodesk Maya that helps create a progerssive walk from a non-progressive walk cycle

Key features:

– Creates customizable walk cycles with any gait length

– Includes distance adjustment controls to tweak the walk

– Offers baking functionality to convert procedural animation to keyframes

– Supports multiple controllers for complex rigs

How to Use It

Basic Usage:

1. Run the script using the icon in the shelf

2. UI appears with several sections

Step-by-Step:

1. Set Walker Name:

– Enter a base name for your walk system in the “Walker Name” field

2. Assign Controllers:

– Select and assign “Walk Makers” (limb/foot controllers)

– Select and assign “Global Control” (main body/root controller)

3. Calculate Gait:

– Select two foot controllers

– Click “Calculate Gait” to measure stride length (distance between the two feet controllers when they are the maximum distance apart)

– Set “Cycle Frames” for walk cycle duration

4. Test and make walk

– Test Walk: Click “Test Walk” for straight-line walking

– Curve Walk:

– Select a NURBS curve path

– Click “MakeWalk” button

5. Adjustments:

– Use the slider to tweak walk distance/position

– Bake animation when satisfied

Additional Features:

– Clear visuals with the “Clear Visuals” button

– Delete entire walk system with “Delete Walk”

– Adjust min/max range for the distance slider

Tips:

– Start with simple tests before applying to complex rigs
– Use the slide Adjusttor slider in the first or the second step of the walk

– Bake animation before rendering final scenes

This tool significantly speeds up walk cycle creation in Maya, especially for repetitive or path-based walking animations.