How to apply iMD Data

Motion Director is used to play and record the motions of the character based on an applied iMD Data. There are two methods to apply one to the character.

Three methods for applying iMD data:

ClosedStarting MD directly
  1. Apply a character in the project and make sure it is selected.
  2. Open the MD Controls panel. Its name becomes red and the Main iMD drop-down list is empty.
  3. Click the Start button.
  4. System will automatically apply a suitable iMD Data to the character and display some information.
    • Click the OK button to start Motion Director.
    • Click Cancel and manually apply iMD data from the Content Manager and start Motion Director again.

      The character will be ready to be animated using the control panel.
ClosedApplying iMD from Library
  1. Apply a character to a new project and make sure it is selected.
  2. Apply iMD data from the Content > Animation > Motion Director library.

  3. Click the Start button on the Motion Director toolbar.

    You can also click the Start button on the MD Controls panel.
ClosedApplying iMD in MD Behavior > iMD List tab
  1. Apply a character in the project and make sure it is selected.
  2. Open the MD Behavior panel and switch to the iMD List tab.
  3. Double click on either the iMD from the iMD library.

  4. Click the Start button on the Motion Director toolbar.

    You can also click the Start button on the MD Controls panel.