> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kinemation.gitbook.io/retarget-pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kinemation.gitbook.io/retarget-pro/tutorials/setup.md).

# Setup

**Retarget Pro** offers a very easy setup process.

First, select the source character — this is the model to retarget animations FROM. Next, select the target model — this is the skeleton to retarget TO. 

Right-click and select **"Create Retarget Profile"**:

<figure><img src="/files/45cz6iyriEWU4hBdruFP" alt="" width="514"><figcaption><p>Create a new Retarget Profile.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** *Retarget Profile* is a data asset that contains retargeting settings for your character models. It will be saved to the current folder.
{% endhint %}

After that, a **Retarget Pro Window** will open up containing previews of selected characters and retargeting settings.

<figure><img src="/files/2VyFhl6dhbd8ccwyI8MW" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip**: To find out more about this editor window, see [Retarget Window](/retarget-pro/workflow/retarget-window.md).
{% endhint %}

Now, we need to assign base poses.

## Initial Poses

Both characters should have similar poses as this directly impacts retargeting quality.

**Retarget Pro** comes with T pose Animation Clips for popular skeletons:

<figure><img src="/files/vdaj5LFrw52QNYCwaTX4" alt="" width="322"><figcaption><p>Use these clips as source or target poses.</p></figcaption></figure>

Assign "Source" and "Target" pose clips if character look different in the preview.

<figure><img src="/files/G80HO8KleGIpe08kP8NE" alt="" width="433"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Bone Chains

Scroll down to the **"Bone Chain Settings"** section. It displays a list of all retarget features:

<figure><img src="/files/9qDp7Xv5GtchfY15zi7s" alt="" width="441"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Note: **Retarget Pro** natively supports *Mixamo*, *Synty*, *Character Creator*, *UE/UE5*, *Humanoid* and *Quadruped* skeletons out of the box.
{% endhint %}

Sometimes, the plugin may not map bones correctly — such chains will have a <mark style="color:$warning;">warning icon</mark>. To fix it, click on the feature and manually pick the bones:

<figure><img src="/files/53AH4i8r88WTWuknIFE9" alt="" width="410"><figcaption><p>Click "Edit" to select what bones to retarget.</p></figcaption></figure>