Chain Break

The Chain Break tool ends the chain of parts affected by the Translate/Pull tools.

Chain Break tool.

Using chain breaks on different body parts can create interesting effects. For example, to prevent the chest from moving, apply a chain break to it. You can then translate the hand freely without moving the chest: only the hand, forearm, upper arm, and shoulder will move. You must have IK disabled on the desired limb(s) in order for this to work. Please refer to Inverse Kinematics (IK) for information about Inverse Kinematics.

To add a chain break, select the Chain Break tool and click where you want the chain broken. A Chain Break icon appears wherever you insert a break. You can insert as many breaks in your scene as needed. To remove a chain break, click the desired icon.

Using the Chain Break tool.

All figures have chain breaks at their hips. You cannot remove these breaks.