Using the Body Node

Information about the manikin in your work area arranges in a Manikin tree. You can use the tree nodes to change the definition of your manikin.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Have a manikin in your scenario.

Modify Body Properties

You can modify the limitations of your manikin.

Right-click the Body node.
Click Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
- Appearance tab: See Appearance Tab - Modify the Segments' Line Color.
- Angular Limitations tab: See Modify Angular Limitations Settings
- Preferred Angles tab: See Modify Preferred Angles Settings

You can reset or swap the body positions from the Body node using the Body Object.

Right-click the Body node, and select Body Object.
Select:
- Definition - displays the definition in the left corner.
- Reset - resets the manikin to the standard pose.
- Swap - The posture of each individual part of the body on one side is exchanged for the posture of that part of the body on the other side. For example, if the left leg lifts initially, the right leg lifts after the swap.

You can use standardized manikin body postures to quickly define the manikin to the required selection after the manikin inserts.

Right-click the Body node, and select Posture. The Referential position stays the same on the manikin.
See Inserting a Manikin.
Select:
- Stand Relax - the manikin stands in a relaxed posture.
- Sit Relax - the manikin sits in a relaxed posture.
- Reset Posture - resets the manikin posture.
- Swap Posture - The posture of each individual part of the body on one side is exchanged for the posture of that part of the body on the other side. For example, if the left leg lifts initially, the right leg lifts after the swap.