This may seem like a layman question, yet it needs to be asked. I have multiple trc files done by the same talent, and I’ve heard that I can literally use the exact same actor from one to the next, without having to re-scale every time.  I can’t seem to figure out how to do this?!

If anyone knows, please help, it would be much appreciated.

Paul

Hi Paul,

It is possible to do this. Here is an over view of the mail steps:

Select the Optical Root. This will appear as a wire frame sphere at the centre of the scene. You must be in a camera view with “Model Only” mode turned off) It is also the top node or parent of the group of optical markers in the Schematic View or in Navigator>>Opticals.
Import Files. Using File>>Import… select individual or shift/ctrl select multiple files to import. I would recomend only importing files captured on the same actor and the same day as the file used to create the Actor set-up.
Merge: In Selected Hierarchy. Select the Merge: radio button and then change the drop down menu to In Selected Hierarchy.
Turn OFF create unmatched model
Turn OFF Create unmatched optical segements as you shouldn’t need these in the scene.
Turn ON Create Optical Segments
Click import. You may get a warning saying that MotionBuilder couldn’t match all the model in the scene. This shouldn’t be a problem if your data has been clenaed and all unidentified markers rectified correctly.

I have a full tutorial expalining how to map optical data to your character using MotionBulder here

Let me know how you get on

Mo.

//Mocappy

http://www.mocappys.com

Superb, only had a quick chance to try it out, but I’ll get back to you when I get back on the original project that I needed it for!  Thanks!!

Paul

Paul