"grafting" props/weapons/items into a figure's hands

sjaammons

So the title is a little confusing I know, so here's what I need:

So you know how certain props come with an "auto fit" to a certain figure's hands so you can move them around and the item follows the hand so you don't have to pose the prop every single time you move the model? For example: "Handgun for Genesis 8 Male." Well, say I wanted to auto-fit the handfun for Genesis 8 Female, or it's a set of swords that have no figure tied to them.

How can I "graft" a prop to a figure that isn't tied to the prop so I can move it and the figure around?

chris-2599934

Manually position the prop so it's in the figures hand, and position the hand so it's holding the prop (Setting the hand's "Fist" posing control to about 80% is usually good fo that). Then parent the prop to the relevant hand bone. The prop will move with the figure as requested.

It's also a good idea to select the hand, fingers and prop and lock them. That way you can apply poses to the figure and it'll still end up holding the prop.