iClone 7 Retargeting Workflow

Axis Software Setup

Axis Studio Export Settings

File Type: Biovision BVH
Skeleton: Axis Studio or Axis Studio - Thumb Open
Enable Displacement

Axis Neuron / Axis Neuron Pro Export Settings

File Type: Processed BVH  
Add T-Pose: Head Frame
Enable Displacement

Animation Import

3Dxchange is needed whenever you bring 3rd party assets into iClone. 

Import your BVH mocap file from Axis Studio. Make sure the Timeline is on the first frame.

Click Convert to Non-Standard.

In the dropdown menu, select Maya HumanIK

Enable Active and Click Convert

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  • Go to File --> Export
  • Check Export Animation
  • Check Export rlMotion
  • Click OK

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Now we will move into iClone.

Setup in iClone

Have a character in your iClone scene.  You can make one in character creator or convert a 3rd part character in 3Dxchange.  Select the character in the Viewport and then go to your Content Browser.

  • Go to Custom
  • Select the Motion tab
  • Open the Motion folder
  • Double click the file to add the animation to your character.

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Press play, the animation should play on your character.