.. _base:

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Base
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Base module provides two extra nested controls for all child limbs below i.e 'placement' and 'master' controls of a character.
As the name suggests, although not mandatory, this module is useful as a base of any rig.

Guides
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Base module needs a single joint as guide.

.. image:: /_images/base_guides.png




Rig
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When rigged, Base module contains 2 nested controllers to drive rest of the limb modules underneath

.. image:: /_images/base_rig.png

.. tip:: 
    Since Base module essentially an utility module it contains no deformation joints (jDef) by default.