Point Constraint Weighting

[bradon]

hello,

im trying to create a point constraint that uses a weighted value so the "constrained" object only moves 1/2 as far as the first one.

ive copied this from the manual

Specifies how much the position of the constrained object can be influenced by the target object(s). Use slider to select values from 0.0000 to 10.0000. Default is 1.0000.

this looks exactly what i need, however it seems that no matter what value i enter for the weight the "constrained" object stays glued to the first object. seems like a very simple operation can anyone explain where i have gone wrong in my test.

thanks

[bradon]

I wonder if I'm overlooking something so simple or if its just that i haven't explained the problem clearly. this seems like a relatively simple thing I'm sure lots of people do this everyday....its just one of those things thats really bothersome because you think its really simple and its not working right so you cant move on until its figured out. anyone have a clue to help me out.

[mckarp]

QUOTE(bradon @ 07/25/07, 10:23 AM) [snapback]270388[/snapback]
hello,

im trying to create a point constraint that uses a weighted value so the "constrained" object only moves 1/2 as far as the first one.

ive copied this from the manual

Specifies how much the position of the constrained object can be influenced by the target object(s). Use slider to select values from 0.0000 to 10.0000. Default is 1.0000.
this looks exactly what i need, however it seems that no matter what value i enter for the weight the "constrained" object stays glued to the first object. seems like a very simple operation can anyone explain where i have gone wrong in my test.

thanks

There are many ways to accomplish this. One way would be to give the constrained object two masters, one stationary and the other moving. The stationary object (locator would be best) could be at the same location as your hero constrained object. Then just adjust/fade the weights of the two masters.

The essential point that you were missing is that your constrained object doesn't know where it's "unconstrained" position is suppose to be. The Constraint completely bypasses the original position in the channel box. So you need two master objects for the constrained object, one for the "original" position and one for the new.

[joojaa]

Also (the simplest explanation) if you have 2 contraints the values are WEITGHTS so if they are both 1 then the object will be halfway, you should also drop the other to 0