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-(Continuation follows: setting up nodes and applying the variables to the skeletal bones.)
+===== Setting Up the Control Rig Logic =====
+After creating the required variables, we now continue with setting up the actual Control Rig logic.
+Instead of building everything from scratch, we will reuse a proven setup provided by the Modding SDK.
+----
+===== Copying Nodes from the Sample Vehicle =====
+Navigate to the **Samplemod_Vehicle** plugin and open the Control Rig of the sample vehicle **A3L92**.
+Inside the Control Rig graph of the A3L92, copy the nodes shown in the provided screenshots and paste them into your own Control Rig.
+This setup already contains all required logic to correctly process bogie and axle movement and is intended to be reused as a base for custom vehicles.
+{{:manual:subwaysim:control_rig:cr_1.png?direct&400|}}
+----
+===== Verifying Imported Nodes =====
+After pasting the nodes, it is important to verify that all imported functions and connections are correct.
+Specifically, double-click the following functions:
+  * **BogieRotation**
+  * **AxleRotation**
+Compare their internal node setups with the reference screenshots provided in this documentation.
+----
+===== Understanding Bogie and Axle Rotation =====
+The **AxleRotation** function defines how each individual axle of the vehicle rotates.
+Each axle must be explicitly defined so that wheel rotation behaves correctly in-game.
+The **BogieRotation** function works similarly, but applies to the rotation and movement of the bogies (trucks) themselves.
+Both systems rely on incoming values provided by the simulation and passed through the Animation Blueprint into the Control Rig.
+----
+===== Fixing Missing Variable Nodes =====
+If any variable nodes are missing after copying the setup:
+  * Locate the variable in the **Variables panel** (bottom-left)
+  * Drag the variable into the graph
+  * Connect the corresponding pins to the correct inputs
+Make sure that all Transform and Float variables are connected exactly as shown in the reference setup.
+{{:manual:subwaysim:control_rig:cr_2.png?direct&400|}}
+{{:manual:subwaysim:control_rig:cr_3.png?direct&400|}}
+----
+===== Assigning Bones Correctly =====
+Inside the imported nodes (highlighted in red in the screenshots), all required bones must be assigned correctly.
+For each node:
+  * Verify that the correct bone names are selected
+  * Ensure that the bone assignment matches your Skeletal Mesh structure
+Incorrect or missing bone assignments will result in non-functional animations or incorrect movement behavior.
+----
+===== Finalizing the Control Rig =====
+Once all nodes, variables, and bone assignments are set up correctly, the Control Rig must be compiled and saved.
+To finalize the setup:
+  * Click the **Compile** button in the upper-left corner of the Control Rig editor
+  * Wait until the compilation completes without errors
+  * Click **Save** to store the Control Rig asset
+Compiling ensures that:
+  * All nodes are evaluated correctly
+  * Variable connections are valid
+  * The Control Rig can be used by Animation Blueprints
+If any errors or warnings appear during compilation, they must be resolved before continuing.
+After compiling and saving, the Control Rig is fully functional and ready to be referenced by an Animation Blueprint.
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