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Where do I install AdvancedSkeleton?+

Download the ZIP, extract it, then drag install.mel into Maya. The installer creates the required module and menu entries.

Can I rebuild a rig after animation starts?+

Yes. AdvancedSkeleton is designed around a non-destructive FitSkeleton workflow, allowing you to revise proportions and rebuild while preserving animation work.

Can rigs be animated without AdvancedSkeleton installed?+

Yes. Built rigs do not require AdvancedSkeleton or a plug-in on an animator’s machine.

Does it support Unreal Engine and MetaHuman?+

Yes. AdvancedSkeleton includes workflows for Unreal Control Rig, MetaHuman, mannequin-compatible export, and clean FBX output.

Is FaceSetup joint-based or blendshape-based?+

FaceSetup supports flexible production approaches and is designed for both realistic and stylized facial rigs.

Which Maya versions are supported?+

The current release supports Maya 2022 through Maya 2027 on Windows and macOS.

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