Do you want to add more depth and interest to your MikuMikuDance (MMD) animations? One way to achieve this is by attaching objects to your characters. Whether it's a hat, a prop, or a pet, attaching objects can bring your scenes to life. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of attaching an object in MMD.

1. Prepare Your Model and Object

Before you can attach an object to a character in MMD, you need to have your model and object ready. Make sure both the model and the object are properly rigged and have appropriate bone structures. If the object is not rigged, you will need to do so using 3D modeling software such as Blender.

2. Open MMD and Load Your Model

Once your model and object are ready, open MMD and load your character model into the workspace. Position the model as desired for the animation.

3. Load the Object into MMD

Next, load the object you want to attach to the character into the MMD workspace. Position the object near the model so that you can easily manipulate it.

4. Use Parenting to Attach the Object

In MMD, the process of attaching an object to a character is called parenting. To parent the object to the character, select the bone that you want the object to be attached to. This can be a hand bone, head bone, or any other appropriate bone depending on the desired placement of the object. Once the bone is selected, go to the object manipulation panel and click on the 'Parent' button. The object should now be attached to the selected bone.

5. Adjust and Test the Attachment

After parenting the object to the character, make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the object is properly positioned and oriented. You can use the manipulation tools in MMD to move, rotate, and scale the object as needed. Test the attachment by moving the character to see how the object moves with it. Make further adjustments if necessary to achieve the desired effect.

6. Save Your Project

Once you are satisfied with the attachment of the object, save your MMD project to preserve the changes.

By following these steps, you can easily attach objects to characters in MMD to enhance your animations. Experiment with different objects and placements to create more engaging and dynamic scenes. Have fun exploring the possibilities of object attachment in MikuMikuDance!