Why is starter animation pack not usable with other characters?

[ErenJaeger2.0]

Hello, Just started to learn animation and getting a nice dive into it, however I tried using the Unreal animation starter pack and it is appearing that i cant use for my character.
I can see third-person animation only, not the starter pack animations
(Both use UE4 Skeleton)

When i go to the animation, I cant change the preview mesh, it’s locked to ue4 robot

[Leomerya12]

Hello!

1. You have to make sure the skeletons are compatible and set them as such…

OR

2. You need to retarget the animation assets for the skeleton of your character…

But keep in mind that if the skeleton of your character is not VERY similar to the Epic Skeleton, you’re going to get terrible results.

[FrostyJas]

Greetings @ErenJaeger2.0

As Leo mentions, ensure that your skeletons are compatible and then retarget the animations to each of the characters. (What Leo mentions about matching the Epic Skeleton is also accurate. If it’s not rigged to Epic Skeleton results can be rough)

[ErenJaeger2.0]

Thanks for the advice, it was useful !

[ErenJaeger2.0]

Thank you for the advice !

[FrostyJas]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad I could be of help in resolving your issue. Have a great week!