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IK-FK Snapping Tool

by Endertainer007·Workflow

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Why we like it

IK-FK Snapping Tool has passed 15,000 downloads on blender_extensions, where it sits at rank 265. It earns its place as a focused pose-matching helper built as a fork of Mystfit's original add-on, with added snapping options and a reworked UI.

What is IK-FK Snapping Tool?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is a Blender add-on that matches poses between a rig's IK and FK controls. With a single button press it snaps from IK to FK and from FK to IK, letting you move between the two control setups.

The add-on is a fork of the IK-FK Snapping add-on by Mystfit, adding further snapping options and an improved UI. It lets you save named snapping presets and switch between them. To set it up, select your rig and fill the bone input fields with the matching FK and IK bones; if your rig lacks IK Target and IK Pole Target bones, you add them yourself.

Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, it requires no special permissions and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Support runs through the developer's GitHub repository and Discord server.

Who is IK-FK Snapping Tool best for?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is best for animators and riggers matching IK/FK poses on rigs in Blender.

How much does IK-FK Snapping Tool cost?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Snaps from IK to FK and FK to IK with a button press
  • Saves named snapping presets and switches between them
  • Bone input fields for FK Upper, FK Lower, FK End, IK Control and IK Pole
  • Fork of Mystfit's IK-FK Snapping add-on with additional snapping options and an improved UI
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Requires no special permissions

Tags

#IK-FK snapping#rigging#animation#pose matching#Blender add-on#IK/FK#presets

Frequently asked questions

Does IK-FK Snapping Tool work with Blender 4.2?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 long-term-support release and later versions. The current release is version 3.0.3, published in July 2024 and updated the same year. If you run an older Blender build, you would need to upgrade to at least 4.2 LTS to use it. The add-on installs by drag and drop into Blender or through Install from Disk, and it requires no special permissions.

What license is IK-FK Snapping Tool released under?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. In version 3.0.3 the license was changed from MIT to GPL 3.0. The add-on is a fork of Mystfit's IK-FK Snapping add-on, whose original code was published under the MIT License. For current licensing details you can check the developer's GitHub repository, which is linked from the add-on's page.

How do I set up bones in IK-FK Snapping Tool?

IK-FK Snapping Tool works once your rig is selected and its bone input fields are filled with the corresponding bones, such as FK Upper, FK Lower, FK End, IK Control and IK Pole. If your rig does not have IK Target and IK Pole Target bones, you add them yourself by duplicating the IK Control and IK Pole bones, changing their bone shape, and parenting them to the FK lower bone. Presets are saved from the menu on the panel header by naming a preset and clicking the + icon.

Is IK-FK Snapping Tool free?

IK-FK Snapping Tool is listed as free here in our catalog. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and can be added by drag and drop into Blender or installed from disk. For current licensing and any distribution details, check the developer's GitHub repository linked from the add-on's page. Bugs and problems can be reported on that GitHub repository or through the developer's Discord server.

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