this is my first time importing multiple child having models into unreal, how would i go about importing a model that needs to be able to be animated, i set it up where everything is attached in the maya hierarchy, but do i need to add a rig and if i do does anyone have any good resources for me to follow
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The best approach is always going to be having your own rig from the start, which can then be manipulated in UE, using the control rig feature. I would start with the basic pipeline in Maya, joints > skinning > basic IK/FK rig.
The guide below goes step by step, using a single arm:
As for control rig itself, the following UE course should help you with the entire process:
