I have imported a character in fbx format from MotionBuilder(which I don't have).

When I create the non standard character in 3dx5 and select a bone's node I can rotate it but the move is grayed out.

How can I move the bones?

I'm not sure what you are trying to do or what motion builder you are talking about. My biggest suggestion is to spend abou an hour watching a YouTube tutorial (try warlord's or panthers tutorials) and really understand how 3d exchange works. You have to rotate the bones in the t-pose and specific the bones to a specific rig when setting up your character for animation. I was pretty lost at first as well until I started taking the time and watching tutorials.

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You can't move the character bones in 3DXchange5. The actual positioning of the bones needs to be done in your 3D modelling software prior to export to 3DX5.

                                                                

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Just a quick Note:

Make sure the character is not "Active" as a Non-Standard, and then you can manipulate the bones. Just, not while the "Active" phase is checked.

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Why this not work for any bone? #7 at the end...

http://manual.reallusion.com/iClone_7/ENU/Pro/Default.htm#iClone_7/Pro_7.0/11_Set/Prop/Translate_Bones_for_Props_and_Accessories.htm%3FTocPath%3DScene%2520and%2520Prop%7CScene%2520Build-up%7CProp%7C_____13

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@dogged: That section talks about props, not characters. 

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Very interesting why? This effect is used in animation. This effect is very necessary.

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