How do you change the pivot point on a prop?

nabob21

Hello,

I have a prop door that I want to use to replace an existing door on a house model. Unfortunately the prop door has the pivot point for the y-axis in the center of the door and not towards one end. Is there a way that I can fix it so that the door pivots properly when it is opened?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

nabob21

Quasar

I just recently learned you can do this with the joint editor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnrHsINEruk

benniewoodell

I usually just put a null object where I want the rotation point to be, parent the door or whatever to it and when you rotate the null, it moves the door how you want it to. 

WendyLuvsCatz

it is easier to

• change prop to figure under edit rigging 
• move the "hip" bone to where you want
• select joint editor 
• right click bake rotations
• convert it back into a prop and save it

nabob21

Great suggestions everyone. Thank you for your help.