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--- manual:subwaysim:vehicle_development:blender_rigging [2025/12/16 17:48] – dcs
+++ manual:subwaysim:vehicle_development:blender_rigging [2026/01/07 07:13] (current) – [Creating the Armature] dcs
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 There is **no need to create a separate root bone**.
 The Armature object itself already acts as a root.
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   * Parenting meshes directly to bones
   * Using Vertex Groups with matching bone names
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 The exact method depends on the complexity of the vehicle and will be explained in later sections.
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-===== Export Considerations =====
+===== Export .Fbx =====
-Before exporting the rigged vehicle to Unreal Engine:
+When exporting a rigged vehicle from Blender to Unreal Engine, it is important to note that **there is no single universal export setup**.
+Depending on what is being exported, **different FBX export settings are required**.
+For SubwaySim 2, we distinguish between:
+  * Export settings for **Exterior and Interior meshes**
+  * Export settings for **Cab meshes**
+  * Special export settings for **Animations**
+Each of these cases has its own specific requirements and options.
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+==== General Export Guidelines ====
+Before exporting any FBX file, always ensure the following:
+  * Only required bones are present in the Armature
+  * Bone orientation has been verified one last time
+  * Transforms (rotation and scale) are applied correctly
+For all vehicle-related exports, the option:
+**Add Leaf Bones**must be **disabled**.
+Blender automatically adds end bones when this option is enabled.
+Unreal Engine interprets these as additional bones, which leads to unwanted and confusing “ghost bones” in the skeleton.
+Disabling this option ensures a clean skeleton structure inside Unreal Engine.
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+==== Export Presets and Screenshots ====
+The exact FBX export settings differ depending on the asset type and are documented in detail using screenshots.
+Please refer to the corresponding screenshots in the following sections to ensure that:
+  * The correct export preset is used
+  * All required options are enabled
+  * No unnecessary data is exported
+Using the correct export settings is essential to avoid issues later when importing meshes, animations, or setting up Control Rigs and Animation Blueprints.
+**Exterior/Interior Export Settings:**
+{{:manual:subwaysim:blender_rigging:blender1.png?direct&100|}}
+**Cab Export Settings:**
+{{:manual:subwaysim:blender_rigging:blender2.png?direct&100|}}
+**Animation Export Settings:**
+{{:manual:subwaysim:blender_rigging:blender3.png?direct&100|}}
-  * Make sure only required bones exist
-  * Verify bone orientation one last time
-  * **Disable “Add Leaf Bones” in FBX export**
-Blender automatically adds end bones, which Unreal Engine interprets as extra bones.
-Disabling this option prevents unwanted “ghost bones” in Unreal Engine.
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 For SubwaySim 2 vehicles, this workflow is the recommended foundation for all further steps, including animation setup and vehicle Blueprint creation.
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