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CDK update

Date:	05/21/2015
Submitted by:	Nilesh Jadhav

I have Fixed some bugs and Issues and re-updated the script on 21st May'2015..

The script is not yet compiled in other Maya versions ,but On request I can provide cdk for maya 2012,2015 also..

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Hey,sorry but I have tried my best to get Maya 2016 licence from somewhere, but just cant able to install.. There is some issue with Microsoft C++ dist.setup in Maya 2016. So,not compiled with 2016, but I will make it available in next few days as I got it from my contacts..

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Though I have not provided the compiled version of Maya 2016, Im getting e- mails of users who are already using this script in Maya 2016..

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Finally got time to update Dynamic System in CDK. Now you can add dynamic- Fk chains in CDK.. It will automatically creates bake set for dynamics.. If your character need single chain for dynamics like tail or ear go for dynamicFk system in guide itself. If your character has multiple dynamic joint chains like bunch of hairs, I would like to suggest to create after rig setup by using Dynamic Chain tool in Tools tab. Because It gives you control on using existing solver and not to create solver each and every chain..

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

No. Not in the versions I have updated... CDK mainly does the rig for Body mechanics.. Although u can do small facial stuff like ,jaw,tongue,eyes and sliding joint setup with CDK. Im working on Facial script, but It will took longer as it's very difficult to write something to satisfy variety of character facial. Even at work places, I prefer to do Different facials according to project needs and then automate that rig. Hope, I will get the time to finish Facial code..and will come soon with CDK. Thanks for your query..

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bboran said over 11 years ago:

Does this script contain facial rigging setup?

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MR HOLLYWOOD said over 11 years ago:

Hi Nilesh: Started to use this in 2014 and loved it. I just downloaded the resent Character Development kit 0.4.0 and the scripts say 2014? Cheers MR H

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Thanks for your appreciation Mr.H.. Im really not getting your query ! "the scripts say 2014?" Is there any error or problem with running script?.

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bboran said over 11 years ago:

can you please provide a changelog when you made an update?

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Ohhh...my mistake... I will definately make sure tovgive update info with every update. as far as rig concerns, im making sure not to change naming conventions or hierarchy of rig. just adding and updating new tools, new features to rig.

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timkov mikhail said over 11 years ago:

for maya 2015-2016 the script does not work (

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Hey, timkov I have updated CDK with fix of docking issues with Maya 2015,Maya2016.

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timkov mikhail said over 11 years ago:

oh sorry my mistake, I did not see him there. Thanks !

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

I have checked it. Its not disapperaring if u see tabs tht is channel box and attribute editor, u will see a cdk tab there... just click on it.

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timkov mikhail said over 11 years ago:

win8/64 CDK 0.5 After running the script opens a window for a moment and disappears

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

Which operating system you are using? And which version of cdk?

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xsubodh said over 11 years ago:

didnt work for maya16, No icon next to attribute editor etc section either. Am I doing something wrong copied script to maya>2016>scripts

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

It should dock under maya UI, I have updated new version of CDK with fix of this docking issue with Maya 2015, Maya and 2016.

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bboran said over 11 years ago:

Is there a demonstration video for the facial rigging? Thanks.

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bboran said over 11 years ago:

THank you mate. Looking forward to watch "how to setup facial rig" video!

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Nilesh Jadhav said over 11 years ago:

https://vimeo.com/132534077 here is link to output... Soon Will be post How to setup this thing. But basically you need to copy icon folder as mention in install text. and run a script. In facial tab just fill the information It asks.. This facial setup only works with "CDK " rigs...

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