Importing the Rig

Before you import the rig, you need to choose to either Append or Link the rig. So what are the differences?

Appending works by making a copy of the rig from the source to the current blend file. While Linking works by creating a reference to the data in the source file. So if you make some modifications to the source file, the changes will be reflected in the referencing file.

And now, here's how to import the rig from the Asset Browser or use the manual method:

Asset Browser Method

• Open the Asset Browser in your Workspace.

Open the Asset Browser

• Select your installed Asset Library.

Select an Asset Library

• Optionally, change the Import Method (Append, Link, or follow your asset library preferences).

Chnage the Import Method

• Click and drag the rig into the viewport.

Click and drag the preset into the viewport to import it

• In the Operator panel, uncheck the Instance option.

Uncheck the Instance option in the Operator panel

Manual Method

• Go to File -> Append/Link. A window then should pop up.

Go to File > Append to open the file browser

• Look for the Rig blend file. Double-click it and it should show all the files inside.

Find the rig file and double-click to open the file

• Double-click on the Collection folder, find and select the rig main collection, then select Append/Link.

Double click on the collection folder to open it

Select the rig main collection then select Append/Link

Note that if you choose to Link the rig, you need to Library Override it to make it editable. To do that, select the linked collection in the outliner, right-click, and select Library Override -> Make -> Selected & Content.

Select the collection, right-click, select Library Override > Make > Selected & Content

Now, before using the rig, make sure that the Disable Me collection is excluded by unticking the Exclude from View Layer check box.

Disable the Disable Me collection