https://github.com/nanoskript/vrm-rigify

Generate Blender Rigify armatures for VRM models
https://github.com/nanoskript/vrm-rigify

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Generate Blender Rigify armatures for VRM models

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nanoskript/vrm-rigify
• Owner: nanoskript
• License: mit
• Created: 2022-11-21T12:09:34.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-06-16T12:20:45.000Z (7 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-07-22T00:45:38.725Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: blender, blender-addon, rigging, rigify, vrm
• Language: Python
• Homepage:
• Size: 8.22 MB
• Stars: 52
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 5
• Open Issues: 2
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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README

        
# vrm-rigify

Generate Blender Rigify armatures for VRM models.



## Notice

The latest version of this addon has been developed with:

- Blender version 4.1.1

- VRM Add-on for Blender version 2.20.54

and supports both the VRM 0.x and 1.0 format. This addon has been tested using

[VRoid's sample avatars](https://vroid.pixiv.help/hc/en-us/articles/4402394424089). If you're using an older version of

Blender (2.x or 3.x), use [version 0.1.1](https://github.com/nanoskript/vrm-rigify/releases/tag/v0.1.1) of this addon.

## Installation

1. Download `vrm_rigify.zip` from the [releases page](https://github.com/Nanoskript/vrm-rigify/releases/latest).

2. Install [VRM Add-on for Blender](https://vrm-addon-for-blender.info/en/) if it is not already installed.

3. Open Blender and go to `Edit` > `Preferences` > `Add-ons`:

   

4. Click on `Install...` and select `vrm_rigify.zip`.

5. Check the box next to the addon to enable it:

   

6. Ensure the addons `Import-Export: VRM format` and `Rigging: Rigify` are also enabled.

7. In the same `Blender Preferences` window, go to `Interface`.

8. Check the box labelled `Developer Extras`. This is necessary to show the addon's commands in Blender's operator

   search menu:

   

## Usage

### Generating the Rigify armature

1. Import a VRM model by going to `File` > `Import` > `VRM`:

   

2. Select the imported armature object in the outliner:

   

3. Go to `Edit` > `Operator Search...` or press `F3`:

   

4. Search for `Generate Rigify armature for VRM model` and press `Enter`:

   

5. The Rigify armature has now been generated! It will appear as `Armature.rig` in the outliner:

   

   Note that location of `Armature.rig` and `Armature.metarig` in the outliner may differ depending on the last selected

   collection.

### Parenting the meshes to the armature

1. Expand the (now hidden) imported armature object and select the meshes inside it:

   

2. While the meshes are selected, select the generated `Armature.rig` Rigify armature.

3. Right click and select `Parent` > `Armature Deform`:

   

4. The meshes should now be parented to the new armature. Expand the contents of the

   new armature object in the outliner:

   

5. For each mesh, under their `Modifiers`, move any armature modifiers to the top of

   the modifier list, before all other modifiers:

   

   You do not have to do this if there are no other modifiers present.

6. You can now pose the model by entering `Pose Mode`:

   

7. (Optional) Remove any objects that are no longer needed:

   

## License

This addon is licensed under the MIT license. The VRM avatar pictured

is [AvatarSample_A](https://hub.vroid.com/characters/2843975675147313744) belonging to VRoid.