Auto FK Tool for Autodesk Maya

R_Auto_FK_Tool is a Python tool for Autodesk Maya that automatically creates an FK setup based on your selected joints.
It saves time, keeps rigs consistent, and gives you full control over naming, hierarchy, and control shapes.

FEATURES

• Automatically build FK controls from selected joints
• Choose constraint options (on/off)
• Select control shape and control size
• Choose hierarchy style: chain or independent
• Add custom prefix and suffix for created groups and controls
  

INSTALLATION

1. Download the file R_Auto_FK_Tool.py from this repository.
2. Copy the file into your Maya scripts folder:
   Windows: Documents\maya\2022\scripts\
   (Change "2022" to match your Maya version if needed.)
   

USAGE

1. Open Maya.
2. Open the Script Editor, switch to the Python tab.
3. Type and run:
   import R_Auto_FK_Tool
   The tool’s UI will appear automatically.
   

OPTIONAL: RELOADING AFTER EDITS
If you edit the script and want to reload it without restarting Maya:
import importlib
import R_Auto_FK_Tool
importlib.reload(R_Auto_FK_Tool)

OPTIONAL: QUICK ACCESS
Create a shelf button by pasting this line into the Script Editor, then middle-dragging it to your shelf