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title: "Import the target skeleton into Shogun Post"
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You can import the target skeleton as an FBX or USD file, or VSR, if a setup already exists. Ideally the imported file will contain just the skeleton and skin and as little else as possible.

**To import the target skeleton:**

1. In Post, open the relevant .MCP file and ensure that the required solving skeleton is selected in the **Current Subject** field.
2. To check that no target skeleton has been imported, open the **Subject Management** panel.
  The **R**etargeting column displays a red circle, indicating that no retargeting setup is present.
  > Macro (inline-media-image)

 For more information on the Subject Management panel, watch [Vicon Shogun 1.3 Post Tutorial - Subject Management](https://youtu.be/QuA8akXSZTw) on YouTube.
3. Do either of the following:
  - In the **Subject Setup** panel, select the **Retargeting** tab, select **Load** and then select the required target.
  - Drag the target skeleton file into the Shogun Post view pane.
    When you are prompted, choose **Skeleton**.

> Macro (scroll-pagebreak)

The target skeleton is imported into the current subject hierarchy with the topmost bone of the target skeleton parented to a Retargeting node.

> ![Subject Management panel in Vicon Shogun Post showing subject hierarchy with root bone under a Retargeting node.](media://6745bd47-4ad9-4459-a398-80b569b97841)

> ℹ️ **Note**   
> ℹ️ When you import an FBX, it sometimes isn't added under the Retargeting node. In this case, manually parent the skeleton to the node (select the required nodes and on the **Objects** menu, click **Parent**).