What is a set driven key?

With the Set Driven Key window, you can link objects so that one object’s attributes can drive or dictate the attributes of another object. See Driven keys and Use driven keys to link attributes.

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How do I find the set driven key?

Select the door, then select Key > Set Driven Key > Set. The Set Driven Key window appears with the door in the Driven list. Select the ball in the scene view, then click Load Driver. The ball appears in the Driver list.

How do I use driven keys in Maya?

Use Set Driven Key to link attributes

Select the object with attributes you want to be driven, then select Key > Set Driven Key > Set (from the Animation menu set).
Select the object with attributes you want to act as the driver, then click Load Driver in the Set Driven Key window.

How do I delete a driven key in Maya?

Do one of the following:

Right-click the key and select Delete from the pop-up menu that appears.
Select Edit > Keys > Delete Keys. If Time Range-All is on in the Delete Keys options, all keys for the current object are deleted.
Shift + S, click and select Delete Keys from the marking menu that appears.

How do you write expression in Maya?

Creating animation expressions

Select Windows > Animation Editors > Expression Editor.
In the Channel Box, click an attribute name, then select Edit > Expressions.
In the Attribute Editor, right-click an attribute box and select Create New Expression.

How do I delete a key?

To remove a standard keyboard key, start by pressing down on the key in front of the key you want to remove. Insert a flat object below the key, such as a small flathead screwdriver or a car key, as shown in the picture. Once placed below the key, twist the flat object or push down until the key pops off.

What is connection editor in Maya?

The Connection Editor provides node connection information in a side-by-side layout where you can view two connected nodes in a network. This editor is useful for fine-tuning a shading network.

What is skinning in Maya?

Skinning is the process of binding a modeled surface to a skeleton. You can bind any model to its skeleton using skinning, or you can model over a pre-existing skeleton to create its skin.

How do I delete an expression in Maya?

Delete an animation expression

Display it in the Expression Editor.
Click the Delete button. You can quickly delete all non-particle expressions from a scene. From Maya’s main menu bar, select Edit > Delete All by Type > Non-particle Expressions.