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I’m trying to create a fabric muppet character that flops around as he speaks. Ideally he’d be affected by both Pose Morph and cloth dynamics. Is this possible? How should I go about this?

Hi noaha64975596,

Start with simple models and explore on that level what you need. Beginning with a complex character will slow down the project and learning process.

It will work in that way, the Pose morph will not be affected by dynamics or Cloth. Pose Morph will change things independently. The reaction of the cloth based on a Pose Morph is the processing way. Perhaps I am not clear what you have in mind.

Typically that should be possible. It is a question of what you like to have, and if the needed will help Substeps, Iteration, and Smoothing iterations numbers for the “speed” will allow for that.

Without specifics, it is hard to tell. Simulations have limits; flop around is not pretty straightforward.

Thanassis (Noseman) had some great tips during the last 3D Motion Design show. Have you seen it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9UGy4-PT1Q

All the best

Noseman’s video is perfect. The softbody/ follow features are exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Thank you very much for the feedback, noaha64975596.

Have a great weekend

I spoke too soon! In Noseman’s video, the new R26 cloth tag has tabs for ‘soft body’ and ‘mix animation,’ but I don’t see those when I apply the soft body tag to an object myself. How do I access those tabs?

Hi noaha64975596,

I think the CMO of Maxon asked a question at 39:57,
which should give you the answer.

A bigger hint is here.
https://www.maxon.net/en/
First slide.

I can’t nor want say more.

All the best

Ha woops! Excited for Wednesday I guess!

Thanks for your excitement and patience, noaha64975596.

My best wishes