Snaping pivot problem in animation

[b_degroote]

Hello, i have a problem with a pivot in a group ( sometimes with other parts too )

I transfered the pivot from the middle of this group to the bottom. If i now want to rotate the object around the new pivot it snaps back to the old pivot. What i am doing wrong? Sometimes it works, sometimes not.

 

[leeminardi]

After moving the pivot try clicking Reset: transform int the Adjust Pivot panel.

[MartinBeh · Accepted solution]

I recommend to avoid groups in 3ds Max. Especially when animating.

Instead I recommend to create a helper object, place it where you want the pivot and then parent your current group members to it (after ungrouping).

[b_degroote]

Thank you very much! That helped a lot! I am using now the linked helper objects, much better than grouping objects. 

[MartinBeh]

Glad this worked for you. Feel free to click the 'Accept Solution' button...

[anuj_abhiwan]

If you're having pivot snapping issues in animation in 3ds Max:

• Don’t move the pivot directly during animation—use dummy objects or helper nodes to control pivot movement.

• Use "Affect Pivot Only" in the Hierarchy panel before setting keyframes.

• For snapping, enable "Use Pivot Point Center" in the toolbar and check Snap Settings (S) for correct snap options.