Proxy Picker [exclusive] | Auto Rig Pro

Blender animators often face viewport lag when working with complex, high-poly character rigs. Auto Rig Pro (ARP), one of Blender's premier rigging addons, solves this performance bottleneck through its robust Proxy Picker system. This guide covers how to set up, customize, and optimize the Auto Rig Pro Proxy Picker to achieve real-time animation playback. Understanding the Proxy Picker

Toggles between proxy and high-poly meshes with one click. Step-by-Step Setup Guide auto rig pro proxy picker

The Proxy Picker is a specialized interface utility within Auto Rig Pro. It replaces heavy, high-resolution character meshes with lightweight, simplified geometry (proxies) during animation layout and keyframing. Key Benefits Blender animators often face viewport lag when working

It’s just a UI panel – doesn’t slow down playback or rig evaluation. Understanding the Proxy Picker Toggles between proxy and

: Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install , select the proxy_picker.zip file, and enable it .

Boosts viewport frame rates (FPS) back to 24+ FPS.

You can create your own proxy buttons for any bone in the rig, arrange them in tabs, assign colors/icons, and save/load presets per character.