Zoo Tools 2.9.2 has been released! This version introduces the new Hive Autorigger Characterizer, improved UE5 Hive integration, a stretchy IK-style neck component, and a dockable Zoo floating shelf that can be resized vertically. We’ve significantly improved Hive’s Skin Proxy…
We released Zoo version 2.9.1 in June, and here is the documentation of the new features. In version 2.9.1, we have introduced three new Hive tools: Skin Proxy To Hive Rig, Build Hive Rig From Skeleton, and Hive Skeleton to…
The latest version of Zoo Tools Pro fully supports Maya 2025 with Qt6 for all UIs. This release is the first to be compatible with Maya 2025, and all tools are up and running in this version. Please note that…
The latest version of Zoo Tool Pro (2.8.7) has been released with a huge update to the Hive Auto-Rigger facial library. This update introduces a highly customizable eye component. You can rig either stylised or realistic eyes and it’s fully compatible…
Zoo Tool Pro 2.8.6 has been recently released with more motion capture support. We’ve added a new feature for matching feet during retargeting skeletons to rigs that do not match proportions. The Match and Bake Anim tool has also been…
Zoo Tools 2.8.5 has been released! Our latest version includes features such as motion-capture transfer support, snap third-party skeletons to Hive, a Match And Bake Animation tool, and we’ve added volume squash/stretch on Hive’s bendy limbs. Also included in this…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.4 has been released! The Hive Autorigger now has a new horse template ready to go. Hive comes with a new, live-orient behaviour for IK guides; this makes placing IK guide pivots easy. We’ve made a significant…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.3 is now available with updates to the Hive Autorigger with bendy quad-leg controls, additional animal templates, and various bug fixes! The Hive quad leg components now offer complete bendy control for all quad leg-related rigs, including…
We’re thrilled to announce that the Hive Autorigger has officially exited its Beta phase by adding our latest component – the Quad Leg! This new rig part allows you to create a broader range of creatures, including horses, cats, dogs,…
Our recent patch update includes an update to the Tween Machine and the Hive Autorigger. The Tween Machine has a new hotkey, popup window behaviour, and supports curve selection. The Hive Autorigger supports Unreal Engine’s IK joints for hands, feet…
The latest version of Zoo Tools Pro, version 2.8.1, has been released! It includes three new tools: the Constraint Toolbox, Joints to Hive Guides, and Multi Import/Reference. The Hive FBX Export tool has received a major update, which now allows…
Zoo Tools 2.8.0 is out! The Joint Tool has a new Plane Orient feature perfect for fixing joint alignment issues! Hive Auto-Rigger has a new controls mode, Fix Viewport now supports zooming the focal length, and Light Presets supports inches….
Zoo 2.7.7 has been released, introducing four new Modeling Toolboxes, an updated Hive Auto-Rigger UI, and a brand new floating shelf! The latest modelling toolboxes consolidate most of Maya’s modelling functions into one easily accessible location! These UIs will be featured…
Introducing Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.6, now compatible with Maya 2024 and boasting a new Chat GPT Window! The innovative Zoo Chat GPT window allows you to access Maya support and seamlessly write code using natural language, right within Maya 2022…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.5f has landed with one of our largest updates yet! Explore the playful side of rigging with the Hive Autorigger’s new bendy limbs. We’ve added a fast and interactive animation tweener tool, and our motion-path and…