Auto Balance

The Auto Balance feature is a valuable tool for helping create realistic poses. When enabled, Poser calculates a figure’s mathematical “weight” and maintains it. In the following example, there is more weight in the figure’s hip or center portion than in the torso. As you pose a figure, Auto Balance adjusts body parts to maintain the original weight distribution, resulting in more natural-looking poses without having to use several position adjustments.

To further affect the weight distribution and compensation calculations, you can reposition the Center of Mass Control Object (the outlined ball) at the base of the figure. This control object is adjustable along the X and Z axes in the ground plane. Moving the Center of Mass Control Object also adjusts the Center of Mass Indicator, which appears as a shaded sphere in the XZ (ground) plane under the figure. This Indicator shows the position above which the current center of mass is located, as calculated from the body part weights and the position of the Control Object.

Using Auto Balancing.

When using Auto Balance, use small subtle motions to achieve the best results. Large motions may create drastic results. If this occurs, use Edit > Restore to restore the figure as described Restore. You may also want to select Figure > Use Limits while working with the Auto Balance feature, to help maintain realistic body positioning.

Selecting Figure > Auto Balance toggles Auto Balance on and off for the selected figure. When enabled, the Center of Mass controls will be visible at the figure’s base. A check mark appears next to this option in the menu when it’s enabled. Reselecting this option clears the check mark and disables Auto Balance for the selected figure.