How do i make the arm follow the mouse pointer

[median summit]

So i need help on how to make a script simular to the one shown in the video where the arm is following where i point with a limit not rotation behind the back and only when i pull out the tool

[pastel anchor]

I think this is ik control

Though it not sure tbh

[cunning holly]

Yeah its very likely made with IK Controls like Dani said. The only other option i could think of would be with the Run Service.

Here is a tutorial for it. https://youtu.be/iWRlgOw8fW4?si=XFFVG2nOBLnMQiYr
Once you understand IK Controls just create a Part at the Players Mouse.Hit position and set the Target to that part.

[median summit]

Are you able to do ik with r6?

[cunning holly]

Yeah pretty sure

[median summit]

ok ty

ill see if i can

[median summit]

oh so you cant use ik with r6

and my rig are gonna be r6

[cunning holly]

You can. You just gotta Tweak it

But if you don't want to use IK Controls ig try changing the Rotation of your arm using Run Service?

There is a function called CFrame.lookAt(). That might help you

[median summit]

ok ty ill try it

[livid arch]

you really don't need inverse kinematics

there's a property of certain joints that allow you to rotate them as you please

orientation

just have it point towards where the flashlight's target is

you can do some extra math to make it look better but that's basically it

[pastel anchor]

Imo IK looks cleaner and easier if you set it up

[livid arch]

it’s a rather complicated algorithm and if done en masse can be more expensive than other solutions

[pastel anchor]

Maybe he could use the lookat() thingy, I've heard that's cheap

[livid arch]

it is