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Animation Tool Kit

A production-focused Autodesk Maya toolkit for animators: fast workflow helpers, blocking/polish utilities, and practical rig/shot support tools used in professional pipelines.

Built for working animators

Animation Tool Kit is a practical set of Maya tools designed to remove repetitive setup work so you can spend more time animating.

Whether you are blocking, polishing, or preparing shots for handoff, the toolkit focuses on speed, clarity, and reliability in day-to-day production.

What it helps with

  • Faster shot prep for common animation tasks.
  • Cleaner iteration cycles when testing poses, timing, and spacing changes.
  • Pipeline-friendly helpers for scenes that need repeatable, consistent setup.
  • Animator-first UX with straightforward tools that are quick to apply in real shots.

Download & source

Use the Latest Release card on this page to download the newest package (currently showing v1.0.9 when available).

You can also use the GitHub Repository link to browse source, changelogs, and release history.

Ideal users

  • Character animators in Maya
  • Students building stronger production workflows
  • Technical artists who want lightweight animation utility scripts

If you use Animation Tool Kit in your workflow, feedback and feature suggestions are always welcome through GitHub.

Release Notes — v1.0.9 

# Animation Tool Kit v1.0.9

Animation Tool Kit (ATK) **v1.0.9** is now available.

This release ships the latest bundled ATK toolbar package and tool collection for Autodesk Maya, with updated distribution archives and installer-ready layout.

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## Release information

* **Version:** 1.0.9
* **Package:** `Animation_Tool_Kit_v1_0_9.zip`
* **Type:** Production release
* **Platform:** Autodesk Maya (Python-based toolset)
* **Install method:** Drag-and-drop `install_atk_toolbar.mel` into Maya

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## Included tools

ATK v1.0.9 includes the following tools in the dockable toolbar:

### Timing

* Inbetweener (v2.0.2)
* Add / Remove Frames (v1.0.2)
* Tangent Tools (v1.0.0)
* TweenMachine (v3.x)
* Noise Generator (v1.0.0)
* Xform Copy Paste (v2.0.0)
* Bookmarks (v0.1.0)

### Viewport

* Micro Manipulator (v1.0.0)
* Temp Pivot (v1.0.5)
* Onion Skin (v2.1.0)
* AnimSnap (v1.0.0)

### Rigging

* Wire Shape Tool (v1.0.0)
* Reset Tool (v2.0.1)
* Selection Set (v2.0.4)
* Character Snapshot (v1.0.0)
* Mirror Controls (v2.3.1)

### Pipeline

* SavePlus (v2.0.4)
* Studio Library (v2.21.1)
* Playblast Creator (v2.0.4)
* User Directory Check (v1.0.0)

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## Installation

1. Download `Animation_Tool_Kit_v1_0_9.zip` from the release assets.
2. Extract the archive.
3. In Maya, drag and drop `install_atk_toolbar.mel` into the viewport.
4. Confirm install when prompted.
5. Launch the toolbar from the new **ATK** shelf button.

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## Notes

* This release is packaged for per-user installation into Maya user script/icon locations.
* If a specific tool file or icon is missing, the installer continues and logs warnings.
* Existing users can reinstall to refresh the toolbar package and bundled scripts.

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## Known compatibility

* Designed for Maya environments that support the shipped Python/Qt stack used by ATK tools.
* Some third-party bundled tools may have their own version-specific requirements.

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## Credits

Thanks to all contributors and third-party tool authors included in the ATK bundle.

For licensing details, see:

* `ATK_LICENSE.md`
* `THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md`
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