How to make TF2 characters do Fortnite dances (simple Puppet guide)

I made this guide for myself, because I don't want to rewatch that 10 minute video every 2 months when I launch SFM

This works with any model that uses ValveBiped Bones[wiki.facepunch.com], not just TF2 specifically. But it can be wonky at times

Dependencies

You will need:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=216464518
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2189312269

Spawn mannequin

Spawn fortnite_emotes.mdl (First one has most of the dances)

And put the mannequin somewhere off camera

Spawn TF2 character and dress them

Femscout and Fempyro work as well

Rename models

Rename Mannequin first. For example: bob



Then rename your character but add 1 to their name. For example: bob1
It should look like this



NOTICE: If you want several characters to do synced dance, then continue naming them bob2, bob3, and so on

Rig mannequin

Right click on the Mannequin (bob without 1), and then select Rig>doc_revzin_modified_puppet_gamma

Use alpha if you want to transfer taunts from one TF2 character to another (not Fortnite)


After that, every numbered bob's Animation Sets will be hidden. That's how it's supposed to be.

Import Sequence

Selecting Emotes and Where to Find Them

When selecting sequence, you will be greeted with tons of codenames for the emotes, instead of their in-game names



You can find them easily there:
https://fortnite.gg/cosmetics?type=emote
Or here: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2189312269/3385042609885115751

For example, I want my femscout to do the "Freewheelin'" dance

So I search for it on the site



And then I look for it's ID



As you can see it's called TripleScoop


And now the only thing you have to do is to find it (They're all in alphabetical order, so it's not that difficult)

End result

How to unhide Puppet's bones

RMB on the Animation Set Editor > Show Hidden Controls



Uncheck "Hidden" on the character



Detach Rig (this won't stop the movement)
SFM WILL LAG FOR A MOMENT, THIS IS NORMAL

Video guide

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[Meladoom]

Rig>doc_revzin_modified_puppet_DELTA
Unfortunately, It's really broken (tested on male07)

[Данил Бум]

How can I attach a model with bones "ValveBiped.Bip01_Pelvis", otherwise my active one does not respond... (for example, models from HL2 do not respond)

[WolfPax]

i did all the steps, and my character has biped bones, but simply isn't emoting

[JumpiestGrain]

Works wonders but I want to know is there a way you can still access the tf2 characters animation set after applying the thing in the RIG step.

[Meladoom]

When you downloaded a model, you can simply hover onto model's bones, and most likely they will start with ValveBiped.Bip or bip_, it means that they use ValveBiped Bones.

Examples: bip_pelvis, ValveBiped.Bip01_Pelvis

[Саня]

How to find models with valve bones? Or transfer bones from TF2 model to another model? It`s possible or not?

[Meladoom]

If you are completely sure that you did everything correctly (as shown in the video), then I suggest rebooting SFM. Because this indeed might happen, and the reboot is the only way to fix it

[MrManir]

it isnt working

[Meladoom]

Idk, maybe something-something about using GCFScape/VTFEdit for the files inside the fortnite_emotes folder?

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SourceFilmmaker\game\workshop\models\fortnite\characters\player\male\medium

[chemtrail snorter]

is it possible to export any of these if i wanted to use them for a tf2 mod? sfm seems to shit itself if you try to export anything with a rig