We're going to learn how to use brSmoothWeights for skinning the Goblin and Ragdoll Dynamics for real-time physics simulation.

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Instructions to install brSmoothWeights:

On this page:

1. Select the Supporting Files tab
2. Select the Download Files link

Now you're on Github (log in):

1. Select the green <> Code button to open a dropdown
2. Select Download Zip (once downloaded, unzip it)
3. Pay attention to the installation instructions in the README file

Using the File Explorer on your computer:

1. Open your unzipped file and drag the dragDropInstaller.py file into the Maya scene to install the plugin.
2. Restart Maya.

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Instructions to install Ragdoll Dynamics:

1. Download the relevant files here (select the Windows option under "Ragdoll").
2. Run the .msi installer.
3. Restart Maya.
4. The plug-in should now beavailable via the Plug-in Manager: In Maya, go to Windows > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager > Search for ragdoll.mll > Check "Loaded".
5. You should now have a Ragdoll tab in your toolbar.
6. If the installation has not worked, check the installation instructions on the download page, or join the Ragdoll Dynamics Discord to get help from the community.

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Note: non-commercial licences are activated automatically on launch, but they expire 30 days after activation. If you would like to extend your free, non-commercial "trial" licence as a student, Ragdoll Dynamics recommends contacting them via email.