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Pose Tools Pose Tools
In *Pose* mode, bones behave like objects. So the transform actions In *Pose mode*, bones behave like objects. So the transform actions
(grab/rotate/scale, etc.) are very similar to the same ones in *Object* mode (grab/rotate/scale, etc.) are very similar to the same ones in *Object* mode
(all available ones are regrouped in the :menuselection:`Pose --> Transform` sub-menu). However, (all available ones are regrouped in the :menuselection:`Pose --> Transform` sub-menu). However,
there are some important specificities: there are some important specificities:
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Selecting Bones Selecting Bones
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Selection in *Pose* mode is very similar to the one in :doc:`Edit mode </rigging/armatures/bones/selecting>`, Selection in *Pose mode* is very similar to the one in :doc:`Edit mode </rigging/armatures/bones/selecting>`,
with a few specificities: with a few specificities:
- You can only select *whole bones* in *Pose* mode, not roots/tips... - You can only select *whole bones* in *Pose mode*, not roots/tips...
- You can select bones based on their group and/or layer, through the *Select Grouped* pop-up menu (:kbd:`Shift-G`): - You can select bones based on their group and/or layer, through the *Select Grouped* pop-up menu (:kbd:`Shift-G`):
- To select all bones belonging to the same group(s) as the selected ones, - To select all bones belonging to the same group(s) as the selected ones,
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As previously noted, As previously noted,
bones' transformations are performed based on the *rest position* of the armature, bones' transformations are performed based on the *rest position* of the armature,
which is its state as defined in *Edit* mode. This means that in rest position, which is its state as defined in *Edit mode*. This means that in rest position,
in *Pose* mode, each bone has a scale of **1.0**, and null rotation and position in *Pose mode*, each bone has a scale of **1.0**, and null rotation and position
(as you can see it in the *Transform Properties* panel, in the 3D views, (as you can see it in the *Transform Properties* panel, in the 3D views,
:kbd:`N`). :kbd:`N`).
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Moreover, the local space for these actions is the bone's own one Moreover, the local space for these actions is the bone's own one
(visible when you enable the *Axes* option of the *Armature* panel). (visible when you enable the *Axes* option of the *Armature* panel).
This is especially important when using axis locking - for example, This is especially important when using axis locking - for example,
there is no specific "bone roll" tool in *Pose* mode, there is no specific "bone roll" tool in *Pose mode*,
as you can rotate around the bone's main axis just by locking on the local Y axis as you can rotate around the bone's main axis just by locking on the local Y axis
(:kbd:`R-Y-Y`)... This also works with several bones selected; (:kbd:`R-Y-Y`)... This also works with several bones selected;
each one is locked to its own local axis! each one is locked to its own local axis!
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When you pose your armature, When you pose your armature,
you are supposed to have one or more objects skinned on it! And obviously, you are supposed to have one or more objects skinned on it! And obviously,
when you transform a bone in *Pose* mode, when you transform a bone in *Pose mode*,
its related objects or object's shape is moved/deformed accordingly, in real time. its related objects or object's shape is moved/deformed accordingly, in real time.
Unfortunately, if you have a complex rig set-up and/or a heavy skin object, Unfortunately, if you have a complex rig set-up and/or a heavy skin object,
this might produce lag, and make interactive editing very painful. this might produce lag, and make interactive editing very painful.
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*Envelope* visualization, even though it is always available...). *Envelope* visualization, even though it is always available...).
Conversely, you may define the current pose as the new rest position (i.e. Conversely, you may define the current pose as the new rest position (i.e.
"apply" current transformations to the *Edit* mode), "apply" current transformations to the *Edit mode*),
using the :menuselection:`Pose --> Apply Pose as Restpose` menu entry using the :menuselection:`Pose --> Apply Pose as Restpose` menu entry
(or :kbd:`Ctrl-A` and confirm the pop-up dialog). **When you do so, (or :kbd:`Ctrl-A` and confirm the pop-up dialog). **When you do so,
the skinned objects/geometry is also reset to its default, undeformed state**, the skinned objects/geometry is also reset to its default, undeformed state**,
which generally means you'll have to skin it again. which generally means you'll have to skin it again.
Whereas in *Edit* mode, you always see your armature in its rest position, Whereas in *Edit mode*, you always see your armature in its rest position,
in *Object* and *Pose* ones, in *Object mode* and *Pose mode*
you see it by default in its *pose position* (i.e. you see it by default in its *pose position* (i.e.
as it was transformed in the *Pose* mode). as it was transformed in the *Pose mode*).
If you want to see it in the rest position in all modes, If you want to see it in the rest position in all modes,
enable the *Rest Position* button in the *Armature* panel enable the *Rest Position* button in the *Armature* panel
(*Editing* context). (*Editing* context).
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Creates a suitable breakdown pose on the current frame Creates a suitable breakdown pose on the current frame
There are also in *Pose* mode a bunch of armature-specific editing options/tools, There are also in *Pose mode* a bunch of armature-specific editing options/tools,
like :ref:`auto-bones naming <armature-editing-naming_bones>`, like :ref:`auto-bones naming <armature-editing-naming_bones>`,
:ref:`properties switching/enabling/disabling <armature-bone_properties>`, etc., :ref:`properties switching/enabling/disabling <armature-bone_properties>`, etc.,
that we already described in the armature editing pages - follow the links above... that we already described in the armature editing pages - follow the links above...
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Effects of Bones Relationships Effects of Bones Relationships
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Bones relationships are crucial in *Pose* mode - they have important effects on Bones relationships are crucial in *Pose mode* - they have important effects on
transformations behavior. transformations behavior.
By default, children bones inherit: By default, children bones inherit:
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