I've tried step 9 a few times and always end up with a breakout.

I've can only include one pic in this post so I included a screen capture of the Hierarchal breakdown.

The most mystifying to me, (see CAPS below)is the add the rest of the hoop polygons............

What rest of Hoop Polygons?

If the order of things is not correct on the Hierarchal chart, could someone point where they go? Bone 1 is the bone I added between the abdomen and the ring.

I guess that's all the help I need
........ at the moment. :-)

Jim

8 At this point, you could use the Auto Group tool. However, Goldys hoop will not work properly, since the Grouping tool will assign its polygons to the hips and abdomen, causing the hoop to distort or break as Goldy moves. To prevent this, select a side view, select the abdomen bone, and draw a new bone protruding from Goldys center to the hoop.

9 The Auto Group tool will assign some of the hoop polygons to the bone you created, and others to the hip, thighs, etc. SIMPLY SELECT THE GROUP CORRESPONDING TO THE BONE YOU CREATED IN THE PREVIOUS STEP, AND ADD THE REST OF THE HOOP POLYGONS TO THE GROUP TO MAKE THE HOOP MOVE PROPERLY.

10 Check all of the groups to ensure that the correct polygons are assigned to each group. Make any necessary adjustments. When you are finished, exit the Setup room and try posing Goldy.