Model node links

Note

In some versions of Xenko, Model node links are called Bone links.

The model node link component attaches an entity to a node of a skeleton on another entity.

For example, imagine you have two models: a knight, and a sword. The character has a sword swinging animation. You can use a model link node to place the sword in the knight's hand and attach it to the correct node in the knight skeleton, so the sword swings with the knight animation.

• In the Property Grid, click Add component and select Model node link.

The component only has two properties: Node name and Target.

• Next to Target, click .

  The Select an entity window opens.

• Select the model you want to link the entity to and click OK.

Note

The entity you link to must have a model with a skeleton, even if the model isn't visible at runtime.

Tip

• In Node name, select the node in the model you want to attach this entity to.

After you link the node, the Entity Tree shows the link in blue next to the entity name.

To add an offset to the linked entity, use the entity's .

Note

If you don't want to add an offset, make sure the values are all set to .

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