what is fitted and liquid mesh?

[Gamja Myanamotu]

Hi, i was wondering what is fitted and liquid mesh and how does it differ from rigged and non rigged mesh. thank you.

[Lindal Kidd]

Non-rigged mesh is just a simple, "rigid" mesh object.  It can be edited for size.

Rigged mesh is linked to your avatar skeleton (a process called "rigging" by 3D animators) and can bend and move with you.  However, it cannot be re-sized.

Liquid Mesh is an attempt to get around that, invented by Redgrave.  Liquid Mesh will re-size itself to fit your individual body shape.

Fitted mesh is the "official" Linden Lab version of Liquid Mesh.  Like Liquid Mesh, it will adjust to your body shape automatically. 

Like rigged mesh, both Liquid Mesh and fitted mesh will bend and move with you, and cannot be edited with the Edit tools.  Both types will still most likely require that you wear an alpha mask layer to hide bits of your body that would otherwise stick through the mesh.

Some designers are providing both a fitted mesh and a standard rigged mesh (in the various standard sizes).  Try on both the fitted and the rigged versions.  I've found several outfits where I liked the look of the regular rigged mesh better than the fitted mesh version.

[Gamja Myanamotu]

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