Blender Problem: I Added Bones But I Can’t Pose My Model

I’m trying to get a cute little cat model to live in Blender, and it’s been a while since I last rigged a character, so I ran into this issue and I decided I might as well share this simple solution. :) Basically, I added bones to the character but then I realized I can’t pose the model. Well, that’s because I forgot a one small step… Solution! If your bones move but your 3D model stays still, it’s because the rig and the mesh are not connected. Here’s how to fix it: Go into Object Mode Left-click your 3D model, then hold Shift and Left-click the skeleton Press Ctrl + P to open the Parent menu Select With Automatic Weights. This binds the model’s vertices to the bones. Done!