by Jim Kroovy·Workflow
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Earns its place in the Superhive library as a modular rigging add-on that the developer continues to update and expand.
Armature Rigging Modules is a Blender add-on that provides modular rigging for almost any armature. Rigs can be as simple or as complex as you need, and are set up in a fraction of the time the manual process takes. The add-on includes scripted mechanics such as soft IK and automatic IK/FK switching, and supports arms, legs, feet, hands, spines and heads.
This is a tool for rigging existing armatures; it does not do any weight painting. It is a free project, so dedicated individual help is not guaranteed unless you support the developer financially. The add-on is part of the developer's B.L.E.N.D add-on collection and is also included in Mr Mannequins Tools.
The developer notes this is a favorite project that has already saved hundreds of hours, with many updates, further additions and future development planned. Support can be found in the B.L.E.N.D category of the developer's Discord server as well as in the GitHub issues. A demo video is available, and the developer recommends viewing it in 2K or 4K.
Armature Rigging Modules is best for blender artists rigging existing character armatures who want modular setups with scripted mechanics.
Armature Rigging Modules is completely free to download and use.
Armature Rigging Modules does not do any weight painting. It is a tool for rigging existing armatures, so you provide the armature and the add-on handles the rigging setup. It can quickly configure rigging for characters, including soft IK, automatic IK/FK switching and features for arms, legs, feet, hands, spines and heads. If your workflow needs weight painting, you will need to handle that step separately from this add-on.
Armature Rigging Modules lists Blender version 2.93. It is distributed under the GPL license. The add-on is also part of the developer's B.L.E.N.D add-on collection and is included in Mr Mannequins Tools, so you may already have access to it through those. For the most current version details and licensing, check the developer's page before installing into your Blender setup.
Armature Rigging Modules is listed as free here and is described by the developer as a free project. Because it is free, dedicated individual help is not guaranteed unless you support the developer financially. The developer offers support through the B.L.E.N.D category of their Discord server and via the GitHub issues, and mentions Patreon for early access and dedicated support. Check the developer's page for current licensing details.
Armature Rigging Modules support may be found in the B.L.E.N.D category of the developer's Discord server as well as in the GitHub issues. Documentation is also provided. As a free project, dedicated individual help is not guaranteed unless you support the developer financially, though the developer notes they will help where they can when time allows. Supporting on Patreon is offered as a route to early access and dedicated support.
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