I am trying to get a handle on inverse kinematics and am failing miserably. Need a tutorial on how to set up a long object such as a snake or hose.

The other question is wether it is better to manipulate each segment without IK or to use IK.

I want it to work in Poser 5 on up.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Pappy

Pappy, technically, I can't guide you, but I just wanted to comment on how I was annoyed with Inverse Kinetics years ago vs. what a handy tool I find it now.  I use it constantly when adjusting the position of hips, body parts, or final placement of hands and feet. 

Nauerth,  I have never used it and figured it is time I learned the benefits and disadvantages.  I browsed the Poser 7 manual on how to implement it but I still don't know how to connect the bones to create IK.  The manual probably tells how to do it but I haven't been able to locate where.  I checked our forums and smith Micro and didn' find anything.

Time for another tut?

cheers,
dr geep
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Thanks DrGeep,  is there a tutorial showing how to set up the IK chain on a snakey (or hose, or noodle, or similar objects)  model?

Perhaps ... What version of Poser do you have?

Poser 5-6-7-8

Poser 5-6-7-8 and would like the IK to work on all versions from 5 up if possible.

Attached Link: http://www.drgeep.com/p5/ik/ik.htm

Try this one.

cheers,
dr geep
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Attached Link: http://www.drgeep.com/p5/db/db091.htm

Or ...this one.

Questions are always welcome.

cheers,
dr geep
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Quote - ... how to set up the IK chain on a snakey (or hose, or noodle, or similar objects)  model?

While you can do that, you'll find that IK works poorly when there are more than a few segments in the chain.
For items with many segments, your best bet is to add "EasyPose" ERC and possibly a short IK chain at one end.

Thank you  all.