Vector layer not responding to bones

[djwaterman]

Some vector layers suddenly don't respond to bones, or flexi binding or layer binding no matter what I do, these are often layers that were linked to bones before but the rig has been changed, those bones might even be deleted. But the layers now just wont respond to any knew bones. Has anyone else had this happen?

[funksmaname]

have you released and then rebound the layers? maybe share an example file?

[neeters_guy]

... the rig has been changed ...

I've found that a rig will behave in unpredictable ways if the rig is altered after you create a smart bone action, that is, if you reparent or delete bones (adding seems to be okay). So one rule I follow is to lock down the rig before creating any smart bone actions.

[djwaterman]

I'll see if I can recreate the scenario and post a file.

[djwaterman]

The issue reoccurred so I was able to make a scene file.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/92qlpqxz1n1yi ... anime?dl=0

I can't get the bone to effect the vector layer and I don't know why.

[Víctor Paredes]

The issue reoccurred so I was able to make a scene file.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/92qlpqxz1n1yi ... anime?dl=0

I can't get the bone to effect the vector layer and I don't know why.

Select the vector layer and go to Bone - Use all bones for Flexi-Binding
Then select all the points and go to Bone - Flexi-Bind Points

[djwaterman]

Thanks Victor, it seems to work now but I don't know why, I'll paste these instructions into my notes for when it happens again.

[Víctor Paredes]

Thanks Victor, it seems to work now but I don't know why, I'll paste these instructions into my notes for when it happens again.

I can't be sure, but have some theories:
- You bound the entire layer to a bone and then deleted that bone
- You selected a bone or bones, selected the layer and went to the menu Bone - Use selected bones for flexi-binding. Then you erased that bone or bones.
- You made something else related to the bones menus and that produced the issue
- Ghosts

[djwaterman]

Yes I tracked it down and isolated the problem and it was a ghost. Calling Ghost Busters now.

[mtbuck24]

Thank you so much Victor! This has been invaluable information, this is something I have struggled with a ton and the manual hasn't an explanation as to why or how it does this. Thank you so much!

-McCoy