Pose Skeletal Mesh in Level

[JamieG]

Quick question, is it possible to place a skeletal mesh in a level and pose it?

[ffejnosliw]

Yes, you can set up an AnimTree for it and use SkelControls to modify bone rotations. and then assign that AnimTree to the SkeletalMeshActor in the level.

[Denny]

If you just need a specific frame or loop one animation it's better to add a normal SkeletalMeshActor, then in its properties go to SkeletalMesh > SkeletalMeshComponent and add an AnimSet to the AnimSet Array. Then in Animation define your animation sequence and either set time or playing & looping.

[JamieG]

Hmm, I'll have to try both. I just want to pose a bunch of dead bodies around without creating unique anims/poses for each position. Thanks for the tips!