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      Nye last edited by Dr. Sassi

      Hi, is it possible to have character controllers always display on top of geometry so that they are always accessible?

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      • Dr. Sassi
        Dr. Sassi last edited by Dr. Sassi

        Hi Nye,
        Typically the settings are in the
        Character Object> Attribute Manager> Display> Visible.

        I have to guess here, as I believe you know the setting mentioned above: Sometimes the character's body is larger, then you need to scale the controller accordingly.
        Make sure to scale so that the scale parameter stays at 1; 1; 1.

        All the best!

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        Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
        Maxon Master Trainer
        Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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          Nye last edited by

          Thank you, of course I know how to set the scale and visibility for an object, but is there no way to have the controllers display in front/on top of all other geometry?
          There are many situations where a character's pose will obscure the controller no matter what size it is. It would be nice to be able to see it without having to switch into wireframe or x-ray mode.

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          • Dr. Sassi
            Dr. Sassi last edited by

            Thanks for the reply, Nye.

            I'm not aware of an option like that.

            Perhaps a Visual Selector setup will work here. Since that sounds like an extra click initially, it is often faster as you can specify what tool you like to use.
            https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2023/en-us/Default.htm#html/TCAVS.html#ID_CA_TAG_VS_GROUP_SETUP

            Please suggest this to Maxon.
            https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center
            "Share Your Ideas."

            Enjoy

            Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
            Maxon Master Trainer
            Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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              Nye last edited by

              Thank you, I was hoping to get away without setting up something like that but I guess I should just stop being so lazy!

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              • Dr. Sassi
                Dr. Sassi last edited by

                You're welcome, Nye.

                I will write a request, but please share your idea as well.
                So it has more chances to get up to the top to-do list.

                Cheers

                Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
                Maxon Master Trainer
                Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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