The Manikin user interface has received significant improvements, including the introduction of the 3D dragger for both direct and inverse kinematic dragging. This works seamlessly with an updated Manikin Tree.

The new 3D dragger offers a shortcut menu that allows you to lock and unlock degrees of freedom (DOFs), reset the posture, and reorient the dragger to a specific direction for a more customized dragging experience.

Additionally, the updated Manikin Tree now includes a constraints section with special glyphs to indicate locked or fixed states, as well as cross-selection highlighting within the graphics area for improved visual feedback.

User Interface Location:

1.With a manikin on the screen, click Manikin, and then select a manikin body part. The 3D dragger appears in the graphics window.

2.Right-click on the dragger arrow or circle to display the shortcut menu.

Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0

What’s the Benefit of This Enhancement?
These enhancements make working with manikin models more intuitive and efficient, especially when performing ergonomic studies. The update offers a smoother, faster, and modernized interaction with manikin models, supporting both direct and inverse kinematics.

The configuration option manikin_flexibility defines the flexibility level of the manikin during dragging. With this enhancement, the default setting has been changed to full, which allows you to drag all body components, including small parts like fingers.

Additional Information:

  • Limitations: No known limitations.
  • Does this replace existing functionality? No.
  • Configuration Option: manikin_flexibility (full*, none, partial)

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