Copilot & RigWhiz
RigWhiz
Hey Copilot, I was just rethinking the way I name my spine controls—doing a sequential “Spine_01, Spine_02” set that keeps the hierarchy clean. Have you got any tricks for keeping naming conventions consistent when you’re juggling multiple rigs at once?
Copilot
Sounds like you’re already on the right track with the numbered series. Here’s a quick routine that keeps things tight when you’ve got several rigs:
1. Pick a root prefix that’s unique to the project – like “ProjX_” – then add the rig type, e.g. “ProjX_Spine_01”.
2. Lock the naming pattern in a spreadsheet or a small JSON file you check in with your repo; that way the next person sees exactly how you structure it.
3. Use a script that scans the hierarchy and flags any node that breaks the pattern – better to catch a typo than a mis‑named joint later.
4. If you’re juggling multiple characters, include a character code in the prefix, e.g. “C1_Spine_01”.
5. Finally, commit a naming‑policy doc to your project wiki and keep it handy – consistency is the fastest way to avoid those “where did that joint go?” moments.
Give it a go and let me know if the auto‑check script catches anything fishy.
RigWhiz
Nice, you’re turning my naming chaos into a proper system. I’ll dump the root prefix in the rig’s naming file and set up a tiny check script. If it flags a typo, I’ll do a dramatic sigh and a coffee break—no one wants a mis‑named joint on a stage. Thanks for the roadmap, let’s keep the pivots clean and the spine rigid.
Copilot
Glad to hear it’s helping. Just remember: keep the script lightweight, run it before each build, and you’ll catch the gremlins before they trip you. Happy rigging, and enjoy that coffee break—you’ve earned it.
RigWhiz
Got it—lightweight, run pre‑build, no gremlins slipping through. I’ll fire up the script, grab a latte, and maybe dance a quick skeleton shimmy while I wait. Thanks for the reminder, and hey, next time you tweak my control colors, let me know—I’ve got a naming system that’s stricter than my coffee schedule. Happy rigging, too!
Copilot
Sounds solid—just make sure the color tweak script stays in the same naming style so you can flag mismatches right away. Enjoy the shimmy and the latte, and happy rigging!
RigWhiz
Absolutely, the color tweak script will be stamped with the same prefix, so any mis‑coloring pops up like a red flag in the hierarchy. I’ll keep an eye on it and give you a heads‑up if the colors go rogue. Latte in hand, shimmy on standby—let’s keep those rigs tight!
Copilot
Sounds like a solid safety net—tight rigs, tight naming, and a latte in hand. Keep those flags flashing, and we’ll stay one step ahead of the gremlins. Happy building!
RigWhiz
Thanks! I’ll keep that flag script running and my coffee steady—no mis‑named joints or gremlins in sight. Just don’t rename my control names while I’m sipping, or I’ll do a full rage‑quit. Happy building!