Instructions for Using the Rig

1. Enabling Rigify

It is essential to have the Rigify add-on installed and enabled; otherwise, the rig will generate errors when initialized.
This add-on comes with Blender by default but is disabled. To enable it:

• Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
• Search for "Rigify" in the search bar.
• Check the box to activate it.

2. Performance Optimization

Since the model is heavy, it is recommended to enable Simplify to improve rig manipulation fluidity.

• This option is located in Processing Properties (📷 camera icon).
• Simplify automatically disables subdivisions, Multires, and particles to optimize performance.
• By default, this option is already enabled.

3. IK and FK Compatibility

The rig supports both IK (Inverse Kinematics) and FK (Forward Kinematics) for the arms and fingers.

• You can switch between IK and FK using the dedicated sliders in the rig.
• One slider controls the IK-FK transition for the arms, and another controls the IK-FK transition for the fingers.

4. Fingernail Material Customization

The fingernail material allows choosing between natural or painted nails.
If using painted nails, they are fully customizable:

• The material includes glitter, a noise normal map to simulate texture irregularities, and a PSD template for deeper customization.
• Any design, color, or texture can be applied to each nail by editing the template.
• Simply edit the PSD file, save it, and the changes will update automatically.
• You can also create custom normal maps to add raised details to the nail designs.

5. Tattoo Customization

Tattoo customization follows a similar workflow to the nails:

• A PSD template is provided to apply custom tattoos to the arms.
• Before saving, hide the template layer in Photoshop; otherwise, the UV guides (coordinates) of the arms will be visible in the final render.