merge.

59 files changed, 1239 insertions, 1493 deletions

diff --git a/indra/newview/llagent.cpp b/indra/newview/llagent.cpp
index 7a34112807..3eeaacf93b 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagent.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llagent.cpp
@@ -159,11 +159,11 @@ bool handleSlowMotionAnimation(const LLSD& newvalue)
 {
 	if (newvalue.asBoolean())
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->setAnimTimeFactor(0.2f);
+		gAgentAvatarp->setAnimTimeFactor(0.2f);
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->setAnimTimeFactor(1.0f);
+		gAgentAvatarp->setAnimTimeFactor(1.0f);
 	}
 	return true;
 }
@@ -207,8 +207,6 @@ LLAgent::LLAgent() :
 	mDistanceTraveled(0.F),
 	mLastPositionGlobal(LLVector3d::zero),
 
-	mAvatarObject(NULL),
-
 	mRenderState(0),
 	mTypingTimer(),
 
@@ -294,7 +292,6 @@ void LLAgent::init()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::cleanup()
 {
-	mAvatarObject = NULL;
 	mRegionp = NULL;
 }
 
@@ -315,7 +312,7 @@ LLAgent::~LLAgent()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::onAppFocusGained()
 {
-	if (CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK == gAgentCamera.mCameraMode)
+	if (CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK == gAgentCamera.getCameraMode())
 	{
 		gAgentCamera.changeCameraToDefault();
 		LLToolMgr::getInstance()->clearSavedTool();
@@ -325,12 +322,12 @@ void LLAgent::onAppFocusGained()
 
 void LLAgent::ageChat()
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// get amount of time since I last chatted
-		F64 elapsed_time = (F64)mAvatarObject->mChatTimer.getElapsedTimeF32();
+		F64 elapsed_time = (F64)gAgentAvatarp->mChatTimer.getElapsedTimeF32();
 		// add in frame time * 3 (so it ages 4x)
-		mAvatarObject->mChatTimer.setAge(elapsed_time + (F64)gFrameDTClamped * (CHAT_AGE_FAST_RATE - 1.0));
+		gAgentAvatarp->mChatTimer.setAge(elapsed_time + (F64)gFrameDTClamped * (CHAT_AGE_FAST_RATE - 1.0));
 	}
 }
 
@@ -517,20 +514,20 @@ BOOL LLAgent::getFlying() const
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::setFlying(BOOL fly)
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// *HACK: Don't allow to start the flying mode if we got ANIM_AGENT_STANDUP signal
 		// because in this case we won't get a signal to start avatar flying animation and
 		// it will be walking with flying mode "ON" indication. However we allow to switch
 		// the flying mode off if we get ANIM_AGENT_STANDUP signal. See process_avatar_animation().
 		// See EXT-2781.
-		if(fly && mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_STANDUP) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+		if(fly && gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_STANDUP) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 		{
 			return;
 		}
 
 		// don't allow taking off while sitting
-		if (fly && mAvatarObject->isSitting())
+		if (fly && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 		{
 			return;
 		}
@@ -583,9 +580,9 @@ void LLAgent::toggleFlying()
 bool LLAgent::enableFlying()
 {
 	BOOL sitting = FALSE;
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		sitting = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting();
+		sitting = gAgentAvatarp->isSitting();
 	}
 	return !sitting;
 }
@@ -755,9 +752,9 @@ void LLAgent::sendReliableMessage()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 LLVector3 LLAgent::getVelocity() const
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		return mAvatarObject->getVelocity();
+		return gAgentAvatarp->getVelocity();
 	}
 	else
 	{
@@ -776,13 +773,13 @@ void LLAgent::setPositionAgent(const LLVector3 &pos_agent)
 		llerrs << "setPositionAgent is not a number" << llendl;
 	}
 
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull() && mAvatarObject->getParent())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 	{
 		LLVector3 pos_agent_sitting;
 		LLVector3d pos_agent_d;
-		LLViewerObject *parent = (LLViewerObject*)mAvatarObject->getParent();
+		LLViewerObject *parent = (LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent();
 
-		pos_agent_sitting = mAvatarObject->getPosition() * parent->getRotation() + parent->getPositionAgent();
+		pos_agent_sitting = gAgentAvatarp->getPosition() * parent->getRotation() + parent->getPositionAgent();
 		pos_agent_d.setVec(pos_agent_sitting);
 
 		mFrameAgent.setOrigin(pos_agent_sitting);
@@ -803,9 +800,9 @@ void LLAgent::setPositionAgent(const LLVector3 &pos_agent)
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 const LLVector3d &LLAgent::getPositionGlobal() const
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull() && !mAvatarObject->mDrawable.isNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable.isNull())
 	{
-		mPositionGlobal = getPosGlobalFromAgent(mAvatarObject->getRenderPosition());
+		mPositionGlobal = getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->getRenderPosition());
 	}
 	else
 	{
@@ -820,9 +817,9 @@ const LLVector3d &LLAgent::getPositionGlobal() const
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 const LLVector3 &LLAgent::getPositionAgent()
 {
-	if(mAvatarObject.notNull() && !mAvatarObject->mDrawable.isNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable.isNull())
 	{
-		mFrameAgent.setOrigin(mAvatarObject->getRenderPosition());	
+		mFrameAgent.setOrigin(gAgentAvatarp->getRenderPosition());	
 	}
 
 	return mFrameAgent.getOrigin();
@@ -948,21 +945,21 @@ LLVector3 LLAgent::getReferenceUpVector()
 {
 	// this vector is in the coordinate frame of the avatar's parent object, or the world if none
 	LLVector3 up_vector = LLVector3::z_axis;
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull() && 
-		mAvatarObject->getParent() &&
-		mAvatarObject->mDrawable.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && 
+		gAgentAvatarp->getParent() &&
+		gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable.notNull())
 	{
-		U32 camera_mode = gAgentCamera.mCameraAnimating ? gAgentCamera.mLastCameraMode : gAgentCamera.mCameraMode;
+		U32 camera_mode = gAgentCamera.getCameraAnimating() ? gAgentCamera.getLastCameraMode() : gAgentCamera.getCameraMode();
 		// and in third person...
 		if (camera_mode == CAMERA_MODE_THIRD_PERSON)
 		{
 			// make the up vector point to the absolute +z axis
-			up_vector = up_vector * ~((LLViewerObject*)mAvatarObject->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
+			up_vector = up_vector * ~((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
 		}
 		else if (camera_mode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
 		{
 			// make the up vector point to the avatar's +z axis
-			up_vector = up_vector * mAvatarObject->mDrawable->getRotation();
+			up_vector = up_vector * gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable->getRotation();
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -998,7 +995,7 @@ F32 LLAgent::clampPitchToLimits(F32 angle)
 
 	F32 angle_from_skyward = acos( mFrameAgent.getAtAxis() * skyward );
 
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull() && mAvatarObject->isSitting())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 	{
 		look_down_limit = 130.f * DEG_TO_RAD;
 	}
@@ -1076,17 +1073,6 @@ void LLAgent::setKey(const S32 direction, S32 &key)
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 U32 LLAgent::getControlFlags()
 {
-/*
-	// HACK -- avoids maintenance of control flags when camera mode is turned on or off,
-	// only worries about it when the flags are measured
-	if (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK) 
-	{
-		if ( !(mControlFlags & AGENT_CONTROL_MOUSELOOK) )
-		{
-			mControlFlags |= AGENT_CONTROL_MOUSELOOK;
-		}
-	}
-*/
 	return mControlFlags;
 }
 
@@ -1182,10 +1168,9 @@ void LLAgent::clearAFK()
 
 	// Gods can sometimes get into away state (via gestures)
 	// without setting the appropriate control flag. JC
-	LLVOAvatar* av = mAvatarObject;
 	if (mControlFlags & AGENT_CONTROL_AWAY
-		|| (av
-			&& (av->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AWAY) != av->mSignaledAnimations.end())))
+		|| (isAgentAvatarValid()
+			&& (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AWAY) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())))
 	{
 		sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AWAY, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 		clearControlFlags(AGENT_CONTROL_AWAY);
@@ -1246,7 +1231,7 @@ BOOL LLAgent::getBusy() const
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::startAutoPilotGlobal(const LLVector3d &target_global, const std::string& behavior_name, const LLQuaternion *target_rotation, void (*finish_callback)(BOOL, void *),  void *callback_data, F32 stop_distance, F32 rot_threshold)
 {
-	if (!gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1307,7 +1292,7 @@ void LLAgent::startAutoPilotGlobal(const LLVector3d &target_global, const std::s
 	LLViewerObject *obj;
 
 	LLWorld::getInstance()->resolveStepHeightGlobal(NULL, target_global, traceEndPt, targetOnGround, groundNorm, &obj);
-	F64 target_height = llmax((F64)gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getPelvisToFoot(), target_global.mdV[VZ] - targetOnGround.mdV[VZ]);
+	F64 target_height = llmax((F64)gAgentAvatarp->getPelvisToFoot(), target_global.mdV[VZ] - targetOnGround.mdV[VZ]);
 
 	// clamp z value of target to minimum height above ground
 	mAutoPilotTargetGlobal.mdV[VZ] = targetOnGround.mdV[VZ] + target_height;
@@ -1407,12 +1392,9 @@ void LLAgent::autoPilot(F32 *delta_yaw)
 			mAutoPilotTargetGlobal = object->getPositionGlobal();
 		}
 		
-		if (mAvatarObject.isNull())
-		{
-			return;
-		}
+		if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-		if (mAvatarObject->mInAir)
+		if (gAgentAvatarp->mInAir)
 		{
 			setFlying(TRUE);
 		}
@@ -1488,9 +1470,9 @@ void LLAgent::autoPilot(F32 *delta_yaw)
 		// If we're flying, handle autopilot points above or below you.
 		if (getFlying() && xy_distance < AUTOPILOT_HEIGHT_ADJUST_DISTANCE)
 		{
-			if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
-				F64 current_height = mAvatarObject->getPositionGlobal().mdV[VZ];
+				F64 current_height = gAgentAvatarp->getPositionGlobal().mdV[VZ];
 				F32 delta_z = (F32)(mAutoPilotTargetGlobal.mdV[VZ] - current_height);
 				F32 slope = delta_z / xy_distance;
 				if (slope > 0.45f && delta_z > 6.f)
@@ -1571,9 +1553,9 @@ void LLAgent::propagate(const F32 dt)
 	pitch(PITCH_RATE * mPitchKey * dt);
 	
 	// handle auto-land behavior
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		BOOL in_air = mAvatarObject->mInAir;
+		BOOL in_air = gAgentAvatarp->mInAir;
 		LLVector3 land_vel = getVelocity();
 		land_vel.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
 
@@ -1626,29 +1608,6 @@ std::ostream& operator<<(std::ostream &s, const LLAgent &agent)
 	return s;
 }
 
-
-// ------------------- Beginning of legacy LLCamera hack ----------------------
-// This section is included for legacy LLCamera support until
-// it is no longer needed.  Some legacy code must exist in 
-// non-legacy functions, and is labeled with "// legacy" comments.
-
-//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// setAvatarObject()
-//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-void LLAgent::setAvatarObject(LLVOAvatarSelf *avatar)			
-{ 
-	mAvatarObject = avatar;
-
-	if (!avatar)
-	{
-		llinfos << "Setting LLAgent::mAvatarObject to NULL" << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
-	
-	gAgentCamera.setAvatarObject(avatar);
-	gAgentWearables.setAvatarObject(avatar);
-}
-
 // TRUE if your own avatar needs to be rendered.  Usually only
 // in third person and build.
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -1768,14 +1727,14 @@ U8 LLAgent::getRenderState()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 {
-	if (gAgentCamera.mCameraMode == gAgentCamera.mLastCameraMode)
+	if (gAgentCamera.getCameraMode() == gAgentCamera.getLastCameraMode())
 	{
 		// We're already done endAnimationUpdateUI for this transition.
 		return;
 	}
 
 	// clean up UI from mode we're leaving
-	if (gAgentCamera.mLastCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK )
+	if (gAgentCamera.getLastCameraMode() == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK )
 	{
 		// show mouse cursor
 		gViewerWindow->showCursor();
@@ -1820,26 +1779,26 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 		}
 
 		// Disable mouselook-specific animations
-		if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			if( mAvatarObject->isAnyAnimationSignaled(AGENT_GUN_AIM_ANIMS, NUM_AGENT_GUN_AIM_ANIMS) )
+			if( gAgentAvatarp->isAnyAnimationSignaled(AGENT_GUN_AIM_ANIMS, NUM_AGENT_GUN_AIM_ANIMS) )
 			{
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_RIFLE_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_RIFLE_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_RIFLE_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_RIFLE_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_HANDGUN_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_HANDGUN_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_HANDGUN_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_HANDGUN_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BAZOOKA_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BAZOOKA_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BAZOOKA_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BAZOOKA_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BOW_L) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BOW_L) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BOW_L, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BOW_L, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
@@ -1847,7 +1806,7 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	else if(gAgentCamera.mLastCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR)
+	else if (gAgentCamera.getLastCameraMode() == CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR)
 	{
 		// make sure we ask to save changes
 
@@ -1858,7 +1817,7 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 			gMorphView->setVisible( FALSE );
 		}
 
-		if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			if(mCustomAnim)
 			{
@@ -1875,7 +1834,7 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 	//---------------------------------------------------------------------
 	// Set up UI for mode we're entering
 	//---------------------------------------------------------------------
-	if (gAgentCamera.mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
+	if (gAgentCamera.getCameraMode() == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
 	{
 		// hide menus
 		gMenuBarView->setVisible(FALSE);
@@ -1890,7 +1849,7 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 		LLPanelStandStopFlying::getInstance()->setVisible(FALSE);
 
 		// clear out camera lag effect
-		gAgentCamera.mCameraLag.clearVec();
+		gAgentCamera.clearCameraLag();
 
 		// JC - Added for always chat in third person option
 		gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(NULL);
@@ -1918,49 +1877,49 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 
 		gConsole->setVisible( TRUE );
 
-		if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			// Trigger mouselook-specific animations
-			if( mAvatarObject->isAnyAnimationSignaled(AGENT_GUN_HOLD_ANIMS, NUM_AGENT_GUN_HOLD_ANIMS) )
+			if( gAgentAvatarp->isAnyAnimationSignaled(AGENT_GUN_HOLD_ANIMS, NUM_AGENT_GUN_HOLD_ANIMS) )
 			{
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_RIFLE_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_RIFLE_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_RIFLE_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_RIFLE_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_HANDGUN_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_HANDGUN_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_HANDGUN_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_HANDGUN_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BAZOOKA_R) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BAZOOKA_R) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BAZOOKA_R, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BAZOOKA_R, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
-				if (mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BOW_L) != mAvatarObject->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BOW_L) != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 				{
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_HOLD_BOW_L, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 					sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_AIM_BOW_L, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 				}
 			}
-			if (mAvatarObject->getParent())
+			if (gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 			{
 				LLVector3 at_axis = LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getAtAxis();
-				LLViewerObject* root_object = (LLViewerObject*)mAvatarObject->getRoot();
+				LLViewerObject* root_object = (LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getRoot();
 				if (root_object->flagCameraDecoupled())
 				{
 					resetAxes(at_axis);
 				}
 				else
 				{
-					resetAxes(at_axis * ~((LLViewerObject*)mAvatarObject->getParent())->getRenderRotation());
+					resetAxes(at_axis * ~((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation());
 				}
 			}
 		}
 
 	}
-	else if (gAgentCamera.mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR)
+	else if (gAgentCamera.getCameraMode() == CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR)
 	{
 		LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setCurrentToolset(gFaceEditToolset);
 
@@ -1970,23 +1929,22 @@ void LLAgent::endAnimationUpdateUI()
 		}
 
 		// freeze avatar
-		if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			mPauseRequest = mAvatarObject->requestPause();
+			mPauseRequest = gAgentAvatarp->requestPause();
 		}
 	}
 
-	if (getAvatarObject())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		getAvatarObject()->updateAttachmentVisibility(gAgentCamera.mCameraMode);
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(gAgentCamera.getCameraMode());
 	}
 
 	gFloaterTools->dirty();
 
 	// Don't let this be called more than once if the camera
 	// mode hasn't changed.  --JC
-	gAgentCamera.mLastCameraMode = gAgentCamera.mCameraMode;
-
+	gAgentCamera.updateLastCamera();
 }
 
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -2055,10 +2013,10 @@ void LLAgent::setStartPosition( U32 location_id )
 
     LLVector3 agent_pos = getPositionAgent();
 
-    if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+    if (isAgentAvatarValid())
     {
         // the z height is at the agent's feet
-        agent_pos.mV[VZ] -= 0.5f * mAvatarObject->mBodySize.mV[VZ];
+        agent_pos.mV[VZ] -= 0.5f * gAgentAvatarp->mBodySize.mV[VZ];
     }
 
     agent_pos.mV[VX] = llclamp( agent_pos.mV[VX], INSET, REGION_WIDTH - INSET );
@@ -2165,7 +2123,7 @@ void LLAgent::onAnimStop(const LLUUID& id)
 		setControlFlags(AGENT_CONTROL_FINISH_ANIM);
 
 		// now trigger dusting self off animation
-		if (mAvatarObject.notNull() && !mAvatarObject->mBelowWater && rand() % 3 == 0)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->mBelowWater && rand() % 3 == 0)
 			sendAnimationRequest( ANIM_AGENT_BRUSH, ANIM_REQUEST_START );
 	}
 	else if (id == ANIM_AGENT_PRE_JUMP || id == ANIM_AGENT_LAND || id == ANIM_AGENT_MEDIUM_LAND)
@@ -2364,9 +2322,9 @@ void LLAgent::buildFullnameAndTitle(std::string& name) const
 		name.erase(0, name.length());
 	}
 
-	if (mAvatarObject.notNull())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		name += mAvatarObject->getFullname();
+		name += gAgentAvatarp->getFullname();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2512,14 +2470,14 @@ BOOL LLAgent::canJoinGroups() const
 
 LLQuaternion LLAgent::getHeadRotation()
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.isNull() || !mAvatarObject->mPelvisp || !mAvatarObject->mHeadp)
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || !gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp || !gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp)
 	{
 		return LLQuaternion::DEFAULT;
 	}
 
 	if (!gAgentCamera.cameraMouselook())
 	{
-		return mAvatarObject->getRotation();
+		return gAgentAvatarp->getRotation();
 	}
 
 	// We must be in mouselook
@@ -2528,9 +2486,9 @@ LLQuaternion LLAgent::getHeadRotation()
 	LLVector3 left = up % look_dir;
 
 	LLQuaternion rot(look_dir, left, up);
-	if (mAvatarObject->getParent())
+	if (gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 	{
-		rot = rot * ~mAvatarObject->getParent()->getRotation();
+		rot = rot * ~gAgentAvatarp->getParent()->getRotation();
 	}
 
 	return rot;
@@ -3153,8 +3111,7 @@ void LLAgent::processAgentCachedTextureResponse(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void *
 {
 	gAgentQueryManager.mNumPendingQueries--;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp || avatarp->isDead())
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->isDead())
 	{
 		llwarns << "No avatar for user in cached texture update!" << llendl;
 		return;
@@ -3187,27 +3144,27 @@ void LLAgent::processAgentCachedTextureResponse(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void *
 			if (texture_id.notNull())
 			{
 				//llinfos << "Received cached texture " << (U32)texture_index << ": " << texture_id << llendl;
-				avatarp->setCachedBakedTexture(LLVOAvatarDictionary::bakedToLocalTextureIndex((EBakedTextureIndex)texture_index), texture_id);
-				//avatarp->setTETexture( LLVOAvatar::sBakedTextureIndices[texture_index], texture_id );
+				gAgentAvatarp->setCachedBakedTexture(LLVOAvatarDictionary::bakedToLocalTextureIndex((EBakedTextureIndex)texture_index), texture_id);
+				//gAgentAvatarp->setTETexture( LLVOAvatar::sBakedTextureIndices[texture_index], texture_id );
 				gAgentQueryManager.mActiveCacheQueries[texture_index] = 0;
 				num_results++;
 			}
 			else
 			{
 				// no cache of this bake. request upload.
-				avatarp->requestLayerSetUpload((EBakedTextureIndex)texture_index);
+				gAgentAvatarp->requestLayerSetUpload((EBakedTextureIndex)texture_index);
 			}
 		}
 	}
 
 	llinfos << "Received cached texture response for " << num_results << " textures." << llendl;
 
-	avatarp->updateMeshTextures();
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateMeshTextures();
 
 	if (gAgentQueryManager.mNumPendingQueries == 0)
 	{
 		// RN: not sure why composites are disabled at this point
-		avatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
 		gAgent.sendAgentSetAppearance();
 	}
 }
@@ -3260,11 +3217,10 @@ BOOL LLAgent::getHomePosGlobal( LLVector3d* pos_global )
 
 void LLAgent::clearVisualParams(void *data)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->clearVisualParamWeights();
-		avatarp->updateVisualParams();
+		gAgentAvatarp->clearVisualParamWeights();
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -3288,16 +3244,15 @@ bool LLAgent::teleportCore(bool is_local)
 	// sync with other viewers. Discuss in DEV-14145/VWR-6744 before reenabling.
 
 	// Stop all animation before actual teleporting 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-        if (avatarp)
+        if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		for ( LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator anim_it= avatarp->mPlayingAnimations.begin();
-		      anim_it != avatarp->mPlayingAnimations.end();
+		for ( LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator anim_it= gAgentAvatarp->mPlayingAnimations.begin();
+		      anim_it != gAgentAvatarp->mPlayingAnimations.end();
 		      ++anim_it)
                {
-                       avatarp->stopMotion(anim_it->first);
+                       gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(anim_it->first);
                }
-               avatarp->processAnimationStateChanges();
+               gAgentAvatarp->processAnimationStateChanges();
        }
 #endif
 
@@ -3490,13 +3445,11 @@ void LLAgent::stopCurrentAnimations()
 {
 	// This function stops all current overriding animations on this
 	// avatar, propagating this change back to the server.
-
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		for ( LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator anim_it =
-			      avatarp->mPlayingAnimations.begin();
-		      anim_it != avatarp->mPlayingAnimations.end();
+			      gAgentAvatarp->mPlayingAnimations.begin();
+		      anim_it != gAgentAvatarp->mPlayingAnimations.end();
 		      anim_it++)
 		{
 			if (anim_it->first ==
@@ -3509,7 +3462,7 @@ void LLAgent::stopCurrentAnimations()
 			else
 			{
 				// stop this animation locally
-				avatarp->stopMotion(anim_it->first, TRUE);
+				gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(anim_it->first, TRUE);
 				// ...and tell the server to tell everyone.
 				sendAnimationRequest(anim_it->first, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 			}
@@ -3616,7 +3569,7 @@ void LLAgent::requestLeaveGodMode()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 {
-	if (mAvatarObject.isNull()) return;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	if (gAgentQueryManager.mNumPendingQueries > 0 && !gAgentCamera.cameraCustomizeAvatar()) 
 	{
@@ -3624,7 +3577,7 @@ void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 	}
 
 
-	llinfos << "TAT: Sent AgentSetAppearance: " << mAvatarObject->getBakedStatusForPrintout() << llendl;
+	llinfos << "TAT: Sent AgentSetAppearance: " << gAgentAvatarp->getBakedStatusForPrintout() << llendl;
 	//dumpAvatarTEs( "sendAgentSetAppearance()" );
 
 	LLMessageSystem* msg = gMessageSystem;
@@ -3638,7 +3591,7 @@ void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 	// NOTE -- when we start correcting all of the other Havok geometry 
 	// to compensate for the COLLISION_TOLERANCE ugliness we will have 
 	// to tweak this number again
-	const LLVector3 body_size = mAvatarObject->mBodySize;
+	const LLVector3 body_size = gAgentAvatarp->mBodySize;
 	msg->addVector3Fast(_PREHASH_Size, body_size);	
 
 	// To guard against out of order packets
@@ -3648,20 +3601,20 @@ void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 
 	// is texture data current relative to wearables?
 	// KLW - TAT this will probably need to check the local queue.
-	BOOL textures_current = mAvatarObject->areTexturesCurrent();
+	BOOL textures_current = gAgentAvatarp->areTexturesCurrent();
 
 	for(U8 baked_index = 0; baked_index < BAKED_NUM_INDICES; baked_index++ )
 	{
 		const ETextureIndex texture_index = LLVOAvatarDictionary::bakedToLocalTextureIndex((EBakedTextureIndex)baked_index);
 
 		// if we're not wearing a skirt, we don't need the texture to be baked
-		if (texture_index == TEX_SKIRT_BAKED && !mAvatarObject->isWearingWearableType(WT_SKIRT))
+		if (texture_index == TEX_SKIRT_BAKED && !gAgentAvatarp->isWearingWearableType(WT_SKIRT))
 		{
 			continue;
 		}
 
 		// IMG_DEFAULT_AVATAR means not baked. 0 index should be ignored for baked textures
-		if (!mAvatarObject->isTextureDefined(texture_index, 0))
+		if (!gAgentAvatarp->isTextureDefined(texture_index, 0))
 		{
 			textures_current = FALSE;
 			break;
@@ -3699,7 +3652,7 @@ void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 			msg->addU8Fast(_PREHASH_TextureIndex, (U8)texture_index);
 		}
 		msg->nextBlockFast(_PREHASH_ObjectData);
-		mAvatarObject->sendAppearanceMessage( gMessageSystem );
+		gAgentAvatarp->sendAppearanceMessage( gMessageSystem );
 	}
 	else
 	{
@@ -3712,9 +3665,9 @@ void LLAgent::sendAgentSetAppearance()
 
 
 	S32 transmitted_params = 0;
-	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)mAvatarObject->getFirstVisualParam();
+	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam();
 		 param;
-		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)mAvatarObject->getNextVisualParam())
+		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam())
 	{
 		if (param->getGroup() == VISUAL_PARAM_GROUP_TWEAKABLE)
 		{
diff --git a/indra/newview/llagent.h b/indra/newview/llagent.h
index b59a49be13..55d9b292d7 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagent.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llagent.h
@@ -51,7 +51,6 @@ extern const U8 	AGENT_STATE_TYPING;  // Typing indication
 extern const U8 	AGENT_STATE_EDITING; // Set when agent has objects selected
 
 class LLChat;
-class LLVOAvatarSelf;
 class LLViewerRegion;
 class LLMotion;
 class LLToolset;
@@ -109,7 +108,6 @@ public:
 	virtual 		~LLAgent();
 	void			init();
 	void			cleanup();
-	void			setAvatarObject(LLVOAvatarSelf *avatar);
 
 	//--------------------------------------------------------------------
 	// Login
@@ -173,20 +171,6 @@ private:
 
 /********************************************************************************
  **                                                                            **
- **                    GENERAL ACCESSORS
- **/
-
-public:
- 	LLVOAvatarSelf* getAvatarObject() const		{ return mAvatarObject; }
-private:
-	LLPointer<LLVOAvatarSelf> mAvatarObject; 	// NULL until avatar object sent down from simulator
-
-/**                    General Accessors
- **                                                                            **
- *******************************************************************************/
-
-/********************************************************************************
- **                                                                            **
  **                    POSITION
  **/
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llagentcamera.cpp b/indra/newview/llagentcamera.cpp
index 8eee53363e..8ff55cafca 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagentcamera.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llagentcamera.cpp
@@ -372,10 +372,9 @@ void LLAgentCamera::unlockView()
 {
 	if (getFocusOnAvatar())
 	{
-		LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			setFocusGlobal(LLVector3d::zero, avatarp->mID);
+			setFocusGlobal(LLVector3d::zero, gAgentAvatarp->mID);
 		}
 		setFocusOnAvatar(FALSE, FALSE);	// no animation
 	}
@@ -1092,30 +1091,25 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateLookAt(const S32 mouse_x, const S32 mouse_y)
 {
 	static LLVector3 last_at_axis;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
-
-	LLQuaternion av_inv_rot = ~avatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
-	LLVector3 root_at = LLVector3::x_axis * avatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
+	LLQuaternion av_inv_rot = ~gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
+	LLVector3 root_at = LLVector3::x_axis * gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
 
 	if 	((gViewerWindow->getMouseVelocityStat()->getCurrent() < 0.01f) &&
 		 (root_at * last_at_axis > 0.95f))
 	{
-		LLVector3 vel = avatarp->getVelocity();
+		LLVector3 vel = gAgentAvatarp->getVelocity();
 		if (vel.magVecSquared() > 4.f)
 		{
-			setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_IDLE, avatarp, vel * av_inv_rot);
+			setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_IDLE, gAgentAvatarp, vel * av_inv_rot);
 		}
 		else
 		{
 			// *FIX: rotate mframeagent by sit object's rotation?
-			LLQuaternion look_rotation = avatarp->isSitting() ? avatarp->getRenderRotation() : gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion(); // use camera's current rotation
+			LLQuaternion look_rotation = gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() ? gAgentAvatarp->getRenderRotation() : gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion(); // use camera's current rotation
 			LLVector3 look_offset = LLVector3(2.f, 0.f, 0.f) * look_rotation * av_inv_rot;
-			setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_IDLE, avatarp, look_offset);
+			setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_IDLE, gAgentAvatarp, look_offset);
 		}
 		last_at_axis = root_at;
 		return;
@@ -1125,7 +1119,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateLookAt(const S32 mouse_x, const S32 mouse_y)
 	
 	if (CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR == getCameraMode())
 	{
-		setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_NONE, avatarp, LLVector3(-2.f, 0.f, 0.f));	
+		setLookAt(LOOKAT_TARGET_NONE, gAgentAvatarp, LLVector3(-2.f, 0.f, 0.f));	
 	}
 	else
 	{
@@ -1154,7 +1148,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateLookAt(const S32 mouse_x, const S32 mouse_y)
 		headLookAxis = frameCamera.getAtAxis();
 		// RN: we use world-space offset for mouselook and freelook
 		//headLookAxis = headLookAxis * av_inv_rot;
-		setLookAt(lookAtType, avatarp, headLookAxis);
+		setLookAt(lookAtType, gAgentAvatarp, headLookAxis);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -1175,15 +1169,13 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 
 	validateFocusObject();
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
-	if (avatarp && 
-		avatarp->isSitting() &&
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && 
+		gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() &&
 		camera_mode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
 	{
 		//Ventrella
 		//changed camera_skyward to the new global "mCameraUpVector"
-		mCameraUpVector = mCameraUpVector * avatarp->getRenderRotation();
+		mCameraUpVector = mCameraUpVector * gAgentAvatarp->getRenderRotation();
 		//end Ventrella
 	}
 
@@ -1291,7 +1283,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 	//Ventrella
 	if ( mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_FOLLOW )
 	{
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			//--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 			// this is where the avatar's position and rotation are given to followCam, and 
@@ -1299,13 +1291,13 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 			// (2) focus, and (3) upvector. They can then be queried elsewhere in llAgent.
 			//--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 			// *TODO: use combined rotation of frameagent and sit object
-			LLQuaternion avatarRotationForFollowCam = avatarp->isSitting() ? avatarp->getRenderRotation() : gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion();
+			LLQuaternion avatarRotationForFollowCam = gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() ? gAgentAvatarp->getRenderRotation() : gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion();
 
 			LLFollowCamParams* current_cam = LLFollowCamMgr::getActiveFollowCamParams();
 			if (current_cam)
 			{
 				mFollowCam.copyParams(*current_cam);
-				mFollowCam.setSubjectPositionAndRotation( avatarp->getRenderPosition(), avatarRotationForFollowCam );
+				mFollowCam.setSubjectPositionAndRotation( gAgentAvatarp->getRenderPosition(), avatarRotationForFollowCam );
 				mFollowCam.update();
 				LLViewerJoystick::getInstance()->setCameraNeedsUpdate(true);
 			}
@@ -1380,9 +1372,9 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 			gAgent.setShowAvatar(TRUE);
 		}
 
-		if (avatarp && (mCameraMode != CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK))
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && (mCameraMode != CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK))
 		{
-			avatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(mCameraMode);
+			gAgentAvatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(mCameraMode);
 		}
 	}
 	else 
@@ -1480,40 +1472,40 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 	}
 	gAgent.setLastPositionGlobal(global_pos);
 	
-	if (LLVOAvatar::sVisibleInFirstPerson && avatarp && !avatarp->isSitting() && cameraMouselook())
+	if (LLVOAvatar::sVisibleInFirstPerson && isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() && cameraMouselook())
 	{
-		LLVector3 head_pos = avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition() + 
-			LLVector3(0.08f, 0.f, 0.05f) * avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldRotation() + 
-			LLVector3(0.1f, 0.f, 0.f) * avatarp->mPelvisp->getWorldRotation();
+		LLVector3 head_pos = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition() + 
+			LLVector3(0.08f, 0.f, 0.05f) * gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldRotation() + 
+			LLVector3(0.1f, 0.f, 0.f) * gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp->getWorldRotation();
 		LLVector3 diff = mCameraPositionAgent - head_pos;
-		diff = diff * ~avatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
+		diff = diff * ~gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.getWorldRotation();
 
-		LLJoint* torso_joint = avatarp->mTorsop;
-		LLJoint* chest_joint = avatarp->mChestp;
+		LLJoint* torso_joint = gAgentAvatarp->mTorsop;
+		LLJoint* chest_joint = gAgentAvatarp->mChestp;
 		LLVector3 torso_scale = torso_joint->getScale();
 		LLVector3 chest_scale = chest_joint->getScale();
 
 		// shorten avatar skeleton to avoid foot interpenetration
-		if (!avatarp->mInAir)
+		if (!gAgentAvatarp->mInAir)
 		{
 			LLVector3 chest_offset = LLVector3(0.f, 0.f, chest_joint->getPosition().mV[VZ]) * torso_joint->getWorldRotation();
 			F32 z_compensate = llclamp(-diff.mV[VZ], -0.2f, 1.f);
 			F32 scale_factor = llclamp(1.f - ((z_compensate * 0.5f) / chest_offset.mV[VZ]), 0.5f, 1.2f);
 			torso_joint->setScale(LLVector3(1.f, 1.f, scale_factor));
 
-			LLJoint* neck_joint = avatarp->mNeckp;
+			LLJoint* neck_joint = gAgentAvatarp->mNeckp;
 			LLVector3 neck_offset = LLVector3(0.f, 0.f, neck_joint->getPosition().mV[VZ]) * chest_joint->getWorldRotation();
 			scale_factor = llclamp(1.f - ((z_compensate * 0.5f) / neck_offset.mV[VZ]), 0.5f, 1.2f);
 			chest_joint->setScale(LLVector3(1.f, 1.f, scale_factor));
 			diff.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
 		}
 
-		avatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(avatarp->mPelvisp->getPosition() + diff);
+		gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp->getPosition() + diff);
 
-		avatarp->mRoot.updateWorldMatrixChildren();
+		gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.updateWorldMatrixChildren();
 
-		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-			 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+			 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 		{
 			LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -1537,6 +1529,11 @@ void LLAgentCamera::updateCamera()
 	}
 }
 
+void LLAgentCamera::updateLastCamera()
+{
+	mLastCameraMode = mCameraMode;
+}
+
 void LLAgentCamera::updateFocusOffset()
 {
 	validateFocusObject();
@@ -1600,8 +1597,6 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcFocusPositionTargetGlobal()
 		clearFocusObject();
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	// Ventrella
 	if (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_FOLLOW && mFocusOnAvatar)
 	{
@@ -1612,12 +1607,12 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcFocusPositionTargetGlobal()
 	{
 		LLVector3d at_axis(1.0, 0.0, 0.0);
 		LLQuaternion agent_rot = gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion();
-		if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 		{
-			LLViewerObject* root_object = (LLViewerObject*)avatarp->getRoot();
+			LLViewerObject* root_object = (LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getRoot();
 			if (!root_object->flagCameraDecoupled())
 			{
-				agent_rot *= ((LLViewerObject*)(avatarp->getParent()))->getRenderRotation();
+				agent_rot *= ((LLViewerObject*)(gAgentAvatarp->getParent()))->getRenderRotation();
 			}
 		}
 		at_axis = at_axis * agent_rot;
@@ -1667,7 +1662,7 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcFocusPositionTargetGlobal()
 		}
 		return mFocusTargetGlobal;
 	}
-	else if (mSitCameraEnabled && avatarp && avatarp->isSitting() && mSitCameraReferenceObject.notNull())
+	else if (mSitCameraEnabled && isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() && mSitCameraReferenceObject.notNull())
 	{
 		// sit camera
 		LLVector3 object_pos = mSitCameraReferenceObject->getRenderPosition();
@@ -1686,12 +1681,10 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcThirdPersonFocusOffset()
 {
 	// ...offset from avatar
 	LLVector3d focus_offset;
-
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 	LLQuaternion agent_rot = gAgent.getFrameAgent().getQuaternion();
-	if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 	{
-		agent_rot *= ((LLViewerObject*)(avatarp->getParent()))->getRenderRotation();
+		agent_rot *= ((LLViewerObject*)(gAgentAvatarp->getParent()))->getRenderRotation();
 	}
 
 	focus_offset = mFocusOffsetInitial[mCameraPreset] * agent_rot;
@@ -1700,12 +1693,10 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcThirdPersonFocusOffset()
 
 void LLAgentCamera::setupSitCamera()
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	// agent frame entering this function is in world coordinates
-	if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 	{
-		LLQuaternion parent_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)avatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
+		LLQuaternion parent_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
 		// slam agent coordinate frame to proper parent local version
 		LLVector3 at_axis = gAgent.getFrameAgent().getAtAxis();
 		at_axis.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
@@ -1768,13 +1759,11 @@ F32	LLAgentCamera::calcCameraFOVZoomFactor()
 //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	// Compute base camera position and look-at points.
 	F32			camera_land_height;
-	LLVector3d	frame_center_global = !avatarp ? 
+	LLVector3d	frame_center_global = !isAgentAvatarValid() ? 
 		gAgent.getPositionGlobal() :
-		gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(avatarp->mRoot.getWorldPosition());
+		gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.getWorldPosition());
 	
 	BOOL		isConstrained = FALSE;
 	LLVector3d	head_offset;
@@ -1789,32 +1778,32 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 	}// End Ventrella
 	else if (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
 	{
-		if (!avatarp || avatarp->mDrawable.isNull())
+		if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable.isNull())
 		{
 			llwarns << "Null avatar drawable!" << llendl;
 			return LLVector3d::zero;
 		}
 		head_offset.clearVec();
-		if (avatarp->isSitting() && avatarp->getParent())
+		if (gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 		{
-			avatarp->updateHeadOffset();
-			head_offset.mdV[VX] = avatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VX];
-			head_offset.mdV[VY] = avatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VY];
-			head_offset.mdV[VZ] = avatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VZ] + 0.1f;
-			const LLMatrix4& mat = ((LLViewerObject*) avatarp->getParent())->getRenderMatrix();
+			gAgentAvatarp->updateHeadOffset();
+			head_offset.mdV[VX] = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VX];
+			head_offset.mdV[VY] = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VY];
+			head_offset.mdV[VZ] = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VZ] + 0.1f;
+			const LLMatrix4& mat = ((LLViewerObject*) gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderMatrix();
 			camera_position_global = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent
-								((avatarp->getPosition()+
-								 LLVector3(head_offset)*avatarp->getRotation()) * mat);
+								((gAgentAvatarp->getPosition()+
+								 LLVector3(head_offset)*gAgentAvatarp->getRotation()) * mat);
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			head_offset.mdV[VZ] = avatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VZ];
-			if (avatarp->isSitting())
+			head_offset.mdV[VZ] = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadOffset.mV[VZ];
+			if (gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 			{
 				head_offset.mdV[VZ] += 0.1;
 			}
-			camera_position_global = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(avatarp->getRenderPosition());//frame_center_global;
-			head_offset = head_offset * avatarp->getRenderRotation();
+			camera_position_global = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->getRenderPosition());//frame_center_global;
+			head_offset = head_offset * gAgentAvatarp->getRenderRotation();
 			camera_position_global = camera_position_global + head_offset;
 		}
 	}
@@ -1824,8 +1813,8 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 		F32 camera_distance = 0.f;
 
 		if (mSitCameraEnabled 
-			&& avatarp 
-			&& avatarp->isSitting() 
+			&& isAgentAvatarValid() 
+			&& gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() 
 			&& mSitCameraReferenceObject.notNull())
 		{
 			// sit camera
@@ -1841,9 +1830,9 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 			local_camera_offset = mCameraZoomFraction * getCameraOffsetInitial() * gSavedSettings.getF32("CameraOffsetScale");
 			
 			// are we sitting down?
-			if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 			{
-				LLQuaternion parent_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)avatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
+				LLQuaternion parent_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
 				// slam agent coordinate frame to proper parent local version
 				LLVector3 at_axis = gAgent.getFrameAgent().getAtAxis() * parent_rot;
 				at_axis.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
@@ -1857,7 +1846,7 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 				local_camera_offset = gAgent.getFrameAgent().rotateToAbsolute( local_camera_offset );
 			}
 
-			if (!mCameraCollidePlane.isExactlyZero() && (!avatarp || !avatarp->isSitting()))
+			if (!mCameraCollidePlane.isExactlyZero() && (!isAgentAvatarValid() || !gAgentAvatarp->isSitting()))
 			{
 				LLVector3 plane_normal;
 				plane_normal.setVec(mCameraCollidePlane.mV);
@@ -1910,11 +1899,11 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 			// set the global camera position
 			LLVector3d camera_offset;
 			
-			LLVector3 av_pos = !avatarp ? LLVector3::zero : avatarp->getRenderPosition();
+			LLVector3 av_pos = !isAgentAvatarValid() ? LLVector3::zero : gAgentAvatarp->getRenderPosition();
 			camera_offset.setVec( local_camera_offset );
 			camera_position_global = frame_center_global + head_offset + camera_offset;
 
-			if (avatarp)
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
 				LLVector3d camera_lag_d;
 				F32 lag_interp = LLCriticalDamp::getInterpolant(CAMERA_LAG_HALF_LIFE);
@@ -1922,8 +1911,8 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 				LLVector3 vel = gAgent.getVelocity();
 
 				// lag by appropriate amount for flying
-				F32 time_in_air = avatarp->mTimeInAir.getElapsedTimeF32();
-				if(!mCameraAnimating && avatarp->mInAir && time_in_air > GROUND_TO_AIR_CAMERA_TRANSITION_START_TIME)
+				F32 time_in_air = gAgentAvatarp->mTimeInAir.getElapsedTimeF32();
+				if(!mCameraAnimating && gAgentAvatarp->mInAir && time_in_air > GROUND_TO_AIR_CAMERA_TRANSITION_START_TIME)
 				{
 					LLVector3 frame_at_axis = gAgent.getFrameAgent().getAtAxis();
 					frame_at_axis -= projected_vec(frame_at_axis, gAgent.getReferenceUpVector());
@@ -1935,7 +1924,7 @@ LLVector3d LLAgentCamera::calcCameraPositionTargetGlobal(BOOL *hit_limit)
 
 					lag_interp *= u;
 
-					if (gViewerWindow->getLeftMouseDown() && gViewerWindow->getLastPick().mObjectID == avatarp->getID())
+					if (gViewerWindow->getLeftMouseDown() && gViewerWindow->getLastPick().mObjectID == gAgentAvatarp->getID())
 					{
 						// disable camera lag when using mouse-directed steering
 						target_lag.clearVec();
@@ -2136,8 +2125,6 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToMouselook(BOOL animate)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	// visibility changes at end of animation
 	gViewerWindow->getWindow()->resetBusyCount();
 
@@ -2146,10 +2133,10 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToMouselook(BOOL animate)
 
 	LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setCurrentToolset(gMouselookToolset);
 
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->stopMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE);
-		avatarp->stopMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT);
+		gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT);
 	}
 
 	//gViewerWindow->stopGrab();
@@ -2161,7 +2148,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToMouselook(BOOL animate)
 	{
 		gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(NULL);
 		
-		mLastCameraMode = mCameraMode;
+		updateLastCamera();
 		mCameraMode = CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK;
 		const U32 old_flags = gAgent.getControlFlags();
 		gAgent.setControlFlags(AGENT_CONTROL_MOUSELOOK);
@@ -2223,7 +2210,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToFollow(BOOL animate)
 		}
 		startCameraAnimation();
 
-		mLastCameraMode = mCameraMode;
+		updateLastCamera();
 		mCameraMode = CAMERA_MODE_FOLLOW;
 
 		// bang-in the current focus, position, and up vector of the follow cam
@@ -2234,12 +2221,11 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToFollow(BOOL animate)
 			LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setCurrentToolset(gBasicToolset);
 		}
 
-		LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			avatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(LLVector3::zero);
-			avatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
-			avatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT );
+			gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(LLVector3::zero);
+			gAgentAvatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
+			gAgentAvatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT );
 		}
 
 		// unpause avatar animation
@@ -2278,15 +2264,14 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToThirdPerson(BOOL animate)
 
 	mCameraZoomFraction = INITIAL_ZOOM_FRACTION;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		if (!avatarp->isSitting())
+		if (!gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 		{
-			avatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(LLVector3::zero);
+			gAgentAvatarp->mPelvisp->setPosition(LLVector3::zero);
 		}
-		avatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE);
-		avatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT);
+		gAgentAvatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_BREATHE_ROT);
 	}
 
 	LLVector3 at_axis;
@@ -2308,7 +2293,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToThirdPerson(BOOL animate)
 			mTargetCameraDistance = MIN_CAMERA_DISTANCE;
 			animate = FALSE;
 		}
-		mLastCameraMode = mCameraMode;
+		updateLastCamera();
 		mCameraMode = CAMERA_MODE_THIRD_PERSON;
 		const U32 old_flags = gAgent.getControlFlags();
 		gAgent.clearControlFlags(AGENT_CONTROL_MOUSELOOK);
@@ -2320,9 +2305,9 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToThirdPerson(BOOL animate)
 	}
 
 	// Remove any pitch from the avatar
-	if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 	{
-		LLQuaternion obj_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)avatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
+		LLQuaternion obj_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
 		at_axis = LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getAtAxis();
 		at_axis.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
 		at_axis.normalize();
@@ -2379,7 +2364,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToCustomizeAvatar(BOOL avatar_animate, BOOL came
 
 	if (mCameraMode != CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR)
 	{
-		mLastCameraMode = mCameraMode;
+		updateLastCamera();
 		mCameraMode = CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR;
 		const U32 old_flags = gAgent.getControlFlags();
 		gAgent.clearControlFlags(AGENT_CONTROL_MOUSELOOK);
@@ -2394,8 +2379,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToCustomizeAvatar(BOOL avatar_animate, BOOL came
 		LLVOAvatarSelf::onCustomizeStart();
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		if(avatar_animate)
 		{
@@ -2407,8 +2391,8 @@ void LLAgentCamera::changeCameraToCustomizeAvatar(BOOL avatar_animate, BOOL came
 
 			gAgent.sendAnimationRequest(ANIM_AGENT_CUSTOMIZE, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
 			gAgent.setCustomAnim(TRUE);
-			avatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_CUSTOMIZE);
-			LLMotion* turn_motion = avatarp->findMotion(ANIM_AGENT_CUSTOMIZE);
+			gAgentAvatarp->startMotion(ANIM_AGENT_CUSTOMIZE);
+			LLMotion* turn_motion = gAgentAvatarp->findMotion(ANIM_AGENT_CUSTOMIZE);
 
 			if (turn_motion)
 			{
@@ -2511,16 +2495,15 @@ void LLAgentCamera::setFocusGlobal(const LLVector3d& focus, const LLUUID &object
 	setFocusObject(gObjectList.findObject(object_id));
 	LLVector3d old_focus = mFocusTargetGlobal;
 	LLViewerObject *focus_obj = mFocusObject;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 
 	// if focus has changed
 	if (old_focus != focus)
 	{
 		if (focus.isExactlyZero())
 		{
-			if (avatarp)
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
-				mFocusTargetGlobal = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition());
+				mFocusTargetGlobal = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition());
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -2563,9 +2546,9 @@ void LLAgentCamera::setFocusGlobal(const LLVector3d& focus, const LLUUID &object
 	{
 		if (focus.isExactlyZero())
 		{
-			if (avatarp)
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
-				mFocusTargetGlobal = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition());
+				mFocusTargetGlobal = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition());
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -2702,10 +2685,9 @@ void LLAgentCamera::setFocusOnAvatar(BOOL focus_on_avatar, BOOL animate)
 		if (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_THIRD_PERSON)
 		{
 			LLVector3 at_axis;
-			LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			if (avatarp && avatarp->getParent())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->getParent())
 			{
-				LLQuaternion obj_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)avatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
+				LLQuaternion obj_rot = ((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp->getParent())->getRenderRotation();
 				at_axis = LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getAtAxis();
 				at_axis.mV[VZ] = 0.f;
 				at_axis.normalize();
@@ -2733,16 +2715,15 @@ void LLAgentCamera::setFocusOnAvatar(BOOL focus_on_avatar, BOOL animate)
 
 BOOL LLAgentCamera::setLookAt(ELookAtType target_type, LLViewerObject *object, LLVector3 position)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 	if(object && object->isAttachment())
 	{
 		LLViewerObject* parent = object;
 		while(parent)
 		{
-			if (parent == avatarp)
+			if (parent == gAgentAvatarp)
 			{
 				// looking at an attachment on ourselves, which we don't want to do
-				object = avatarp;
+				object = gAgentAvatarp;
 				position.clearVec();
 			}
 			parent = (LLViewerObject*)parent->getParent();
@@ -2751,7 +2732,7 @@ BOOL LLAgentCamera::setLookAt(ELookAtType target_type, LLViewerObject *object, L
 	if(!mLookAt || mLookAt->isDead())
 	{
 		mLookAt = (LLHUDEffectLookAt *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_LOOKAT);
-		mLookAt->setSourceObject(avatarp);
+		mLookAt->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 	}
 
 	return mLookAt->setLookAt(target_type, object, position);
@@ -2774,14 +2755,13 @@ void LLAgentCamera::lookAtLastChat()
 		return;
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 	LLVector3 delta_pos;
 	if (chatter->isAvatar())
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar *chatter_av = (LLVOAvatar*)chatter;
-		if (avatarp && chatter_av->mHeadp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && chatter_av->mHeadp)
 		{
-			delta_pos = chatter_av->mHeadp->getWorldPosition() - avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
+			delta_pos = chatter_av->mHeadp->getWorldPosition() - gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -2793,7 +2773,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::lookAtLastChat()
 
 		changeCameraToThirdPerson();
 
-		LLVector3 new_camera_pos = avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
+		LLVector3 new_camera_pos = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
 		LLVector3 left = delta_pos % LLVector3::z_axis;
 		left.normalize();
 		LLVector3 up = left % delta_pos;
@@ -2822,7 +2802,7 @@ void LLAgentCamera::lookAtLastChat()
 
 		changeCameraToThirdPerson();
 
-		LLVector3 new_camera_pos = avatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
+		LLVector3 new_camera_pos = gAgentAvatarp->mHeadp->getWorldPosition();
 		LLVector3 left = delta_pos % LLVector3::z_axis;
 		left.normalize();
 		LLVector3 up = left % delta_pos;
@@ -2847,8 +2827,7 @@ BOOL LLAgentCamera::setPointAt(EPointAtType target_type, LLViewerObject *object,
 	if (!mPointAt || mPointAt->isDead())
 	{
 		mPointAt = (LLHUDEffectPointAt *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_POINTAT);
-		LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		mPointAt->setSourceObject(avatarp);
+		mPointAt->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 	}
 	return mPointAt->setPointAt(target_type, object, position);
 }
diff --git a/indra/newview/llagentcamera.h b/indra/newview/llagentcamera.h
index 6fe645e7d1..2074864336 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagentcamera.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llagentcamera.h
@@ -92,8 +92,6 @@ class LLAgentCamera
 	LOG_CLASS(LLAgentCamera);
 
 public:
-	friend class LLAgent;
-
 	//--------------------------------------------------------------------
 	// Constructors / Destructors
 	//--------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -121,8 +119,11 @@ public:
 	BOOL			cameraCustomizeAvatar() const	{ return (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR /*&& !mCameraAnimating*/); }
 	BOOL			cameraFollow() const			{ return (mCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_FOLLOW && mLastCameraMode == CAMERA_MODE_FOLLOW); }
 	ECameraMode		getCameraMode() const 			{ return mCameraMode; }
+	ECameraMode		getLastCameraMode() const 		{ return mLastCameraMode; }
 	void			updateCamera();					// Call once per frame to update camera location/orientation
 	void			resetCamera(); 					// Slam camera into its default position
+	void			updateLastCamera();				// Set last camera to current camera
+
 private:
 	ECameraMode		mCameraMode;					// Target mode after transition animation is done
 	ECameraMode		mLastCameraMode;
@@ -157,6 +158,7 @@ public:
 	BOOL			calcCameraMinDistance(F32 &obj_min_distance);
 	F32				calcCustomizeAvatarUIOffset(const LLVector3d& camera_pos_global);
 	F32				getCurrentCameraBuildOffset() 	{ return (F32)mCameraFocusOffset.length(); }
+	void			clearCameraLag() { mCameraLag.clearVec(); }
 private:
 	F32				mCurrentCameraDistance;	 		// Current camera offset from avatar
 	F32				mTargetCameraDistance;			// Target camera offset from avatar
diff --git a/indra/newview/llagentui.cpp b/indra/newview/llagentui.cpp
index 4601e3241b..c4597ad6f8 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagentui.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llagentui.cpp
@@ -49,12 +49,10 @@
 void LLAgentUI::buildName(std::string& name)
 {
 	name.clear();
-
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		LLNameValue *first_nv = avatarp->getNVPair("FirstName");
-		LLNameValue *last_nv = avatarp->getNVPair("LastName");
+		LLNameValue *first_nv = gAgentAvatarp->getNVPair("FirstName");
+		LLNameValue *last_nv = gAgentAvatarp->getNVPair("LastName");
 		if (first_nv && last_nv)
 		{
 			name = first_nv->printData() + " " + last_nv->printData();
@@ -73,7 +71,8 @@ void LLAgentUI::buildName(std::string& name)
 //static
 void LLAgentUI::buildFullname(std::string& name)
 {
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject()) name = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getFullname();
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
+		name = gAgentAvatarp->getFullname();
 }
 
 //static
diff --git a/indra/newview/llagentwearables.cpp b/indra/newview/llagentwearables.cpp
index 5eb943877a..7aed3c1fc8 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llagentwearables.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llagentwearables.cpp
@@ -56,8 +56,6 @@
 
 #include <boost/scoped_ptr.hpp>
 
-#define USE_CURRENT_OUTFIT_FOLDER
-
 //--------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Classes for fetching initial wearables data
 //--------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -291,7 +289,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::addWearableToAgentInventoryCallback::fire(const LLUUID& i
 	}
 	if (mTodo & CALL_RECOVERDONE)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item,false);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item,false);
 		gAgentWearables.recoverMissingWearableDone();
 	}
 	/*
@@ -299,7 +297,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::addWearableToAgentInventoryCallback::fire(const LLUUID& i
 	 */
 	if (mTodo & CALL_CREATESTANDARDDONE)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item,false);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item,false);
 		gAgentWearables.createStandardWearablesDone(mType, mIndex);
 	}
 	if (mTodo & CALL_MAKENEWOUTFITDONE)
@@ -308,7 +306,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::addWearableToAgentInventoryCallback::fire(const LLUUID& i
 	}
 	if (mTodo & CALL_WEARITEM)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item, true);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item, true);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -485,7 +483,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::saveWearable(const EWearableType type, const U32 index, B
 			return;
 		}
 
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->wearableUpdated( type, TRUE );
+		gAgentAvatarp->wearableUpdated( type, TRUE );
 
 		if (send_update)
 		{
@@ -783,8 +781,7 @@ U32 LLAgentWearables::pushWearable(const EWearableType type, LLWearable *wearabl
 
 void LLAgentWearables::wearableUpdated(LLWearable *wearable)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	avatarp->wearableUpdated(wearable->getType(), TRUE);
+	gAgentAvatarp->wearableUpdated(wearable->getType(), TRUE);
 	wearable->refreshName();
 	wearable->setLabelUpdated();
 
@@ -825,11 +822,10 @@ void LLAgentWearables::popWearable(LLWearable *wearable)
 void LLAgentWearables::popWearable(const EWearableType type, U32 index)
 {
 	LLWearable *wearable = getWearable(type, index);
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 	if (wearable)
 	{
 		mWearableDatas[type].erase(mWearableDatas[type].begin() + index);
-		avatarp->wearableUpdated(wearable->getType(), TRUE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->wearableUpdated(wearable->getType(), TRUE);
 		wearable->setLabelUpdated();
 	}
 }
@@ -961,8 +957,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::processAgentInitialWearablesUpdate(LLMessageSystem* mesgs
 	LLUUID agent_id;
 	gMessageSystem->getUUIDFast(_PREHASH_AgentData, _PREHASH_AgentID, agent_id);
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp && (agent_id == avatarp->getID()))
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && (agent_id == gAgentAvatarp->getID()))
 	{
 		gMessageSystem->getU32Fast(_PREHASH_AgentData, _PREHASH_SerialNum, gAgentQueryManager.mUpdateSerialNum);
 		
@@ -1046,64 +1041,6 @@ void LLAgentWearables::processAgentInitialWearablesUpdate(LLMessageSystem* mesgs
 	}
 }
 
-// A single wearable that the avatar was wearing on start-up has arrived from the database.
-// static
-void LLAgentWearables::onInitialWearableAssetArrived(LLWearable* wearable, void* userdata)
-{
-	boost::scoped_ptr<LLInitialWearablesFetch::InitialWearableData> wear_data((LLInitialWearablesFetch::InitialWearableData*)userdata); 
-	const EWearableType type = wear_data->mType;
-	U32 index = 0;
-
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
-		
-	if (wearable)
-	{
-		llassert(type == wearable->getType());
-		wearable->setItemID(wear_data->mItemID);
-		index = gAgentWearables.pushWearable(type, wearable);
-		gAgentWearables.mItemsAwaitingWearableUpdate.erase(wear_data->mItemID);
-
-		// disable composites if initial textures are baked
-		avatarp->setupComposites();
-
-		avatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
-		gInventory.addChangedMask(LLInventoryObserver::LABEL, wearable->getItemID());
-	}
-	else
-	{
-		// Somehow the asset doesn't exist in the database.
-		gAgentWearables.recoverMissingWearable(type,index);
-	}
-	
-
-	gInventory.notifyObservers();
-
-	// Have all the wearables that the avatar was wearing at log-in arrived?
-	// MULTI-WEARABLE: update when multiple wearables can arrive per type.
-
-	gAgentWearables.updateWearablesLoaded();
-	if (gAgentWearables.areWearablesLoaded())
-	{
-
-		// Can't query cache until all wearables have arrived, so calling this earlier is a no-op.
-		gAgentWearables.queryWearableCache();
-
-		// Make sure that the server's idea of the avatar's wearables actually match the wearables.
-		gAgent.sendAgentSetAppearance();
-
-		// Check to see if there are any baked textures that we hadn't uploaded before we logged off last time.
-		// If there are any, schedule them to be uploaded as soon as the layer textures they depend on arrive.
-		if (gAgentCamera.cameraCustomizeAvatar())
-		{
-			avatarp->requestLayerSetUploads();
-		}
-	}
-}
-
 // Normally, all wearables referred to "AgentWearablesUpdate" will correspond to actual assets in the
 // database.  If for some reason, we can't load one of those assets, we can try to reconstruct it so that
 // the user isn't left without a shape, for example.  (We can do that only after the inventory has loaded.)
@@ -1179,7 +1116,7 @@ public:
 	{
 		llinfos << "All items created" << llendl;
 		LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> link_waiter = new LLUpdateAppearanceOnDestroy;
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().linkAll(LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF(),
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().linkAll(LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF(),
 												mItemsToLink,
 												link_waiter);
 	}
@@ -1239,13 +1176,9 @@ void LLAgentWearables::createStandardWearables(BOOL female)
 	llwarns << "Creating Standard " << (female ? "female" : "male")
 			<< " Wearables" << llendl;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-	avatarp->setSex(female ? SEX_FEMALE : SEX_MALE);
+	gAgentAvatarp->setSex(female ? SEX_FEMALE : SEX_MALE);
 
 	const BOOL create[WT_COUNT] = 
 		{
@@ -1293,11 +1226,8 @@ void LLAgentWearables::createStandardWearablesDone(S32 type, U32 index)
 {
 	llinfos << "type " << type << " index " << index << llendl;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
-	{
-		avatarp->updateVisualParams();
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
 }
 
 void LLAgentWearables::createStandardWearablesAllDone()
@@ -1312,8 +1242,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::createStandardWearablesAllDone()
 	updateServer();
 
 	// Treat this as the first texture entry message, if none received yet
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	avatarp->onFirstTEMessageReceived();
+	gAgentAvatarp->onFirstTEMessageReceived();
 }
 
 // MULTI-WEARABLE: Properly handle multiwearables later.
@@ -1335,11 +1264,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::makeNewOutfit(const std::string& new_folder_name,
 									 const LLDynamicArray<S32>& attachments_to_include,
 									 BOOL rename_clothing)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// First, make a folder in the Clothes directory.
 	LLUUID folder_id = gInventory.createNewCategory(
@@ -1437,7 +1362,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::makeNewOutfit(const std::string& new_folder_name,
 		for (S32 i = 0; i < attachments_to_include.count(); i++)
 		{
 			S32 attachment_pt = attachments_to_include[i];
-			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = get_if_there(avatarp->mAttachmentPoints, attachment_pt, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
+			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, attachment_pt, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
 			if (!attachment) continue;
 			for (LLViewerJointAttachment::attachedobjs_vec_t::iterator attachment_iter = attachment->mAttachedObjects.begin();
 				 attachment_iter != attachment->mAttachedObjects.end();
@@ -1498,8 +1423,8 @@ public:
 			tab_outfits->changeOpenClose(tab_outfits->getDisplayChildren());
 		}
 
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateIsDirty();
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().updatePanelOutfitName("");
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateIsDirty();
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updatePanelOutfitName("");
 	}
 	
 	virtual void fire(const LLUUID&)
@@ -1512,11 +1437,7 @@ private:
 
 LLUUID LLAgentWearables::makeNewOutfitLinks(const std::string& new_folder_name)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		return LLUUID::null;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return LLUUID::null;
 
 	// First, make a folder in the My Outfits directory.
 	const LLUUID parent_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_MY_OUTFITS);
@@ -1526,8 +1447,8 @@ LLUUID LLAgentWearables::makeNewOutfitLinks(const std::string& new_folder_name)
 		new_folder_name);
 
 	LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb = new LLShowCreatedOutfit(folder_id);
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().shallowCopyCategoryContents(LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF(),folder_id, cb);
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().createBaseOutfitLink(folder_id, cb);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().shallowCopyCategoryContents(LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF(),folder_id, cb);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().createBaseOutfitLink(folder_id, cb);
 
 	return folder_id;
 }
@@ -1680,7 +1601,6 @@ void LLAgentWearables::setWearableOutfit(const LLInventoryItem::item_array_t& it
 										 BOOL remove)
 {
 	llinfos << "setWearableOutfit() start" << llendl;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 
 	BOOL wearables_to_remove[WT_COUNT];
 	wearables_to_remove[WT_SHAPE]		= FALSE;
@@ -1784,11 +1704,11 @@ void LLAgentWearables::setWearableOutfit(const LLInventoryItem::item_array_t& it
 		}
 	}
 
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
-		avatarp->updateVisualParams();
-		avatarp->invalidateAll();
+		gAgentAvatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
+		gAgentAvatarp->invalidateAll();
 	}
 
 	// Start rendering & update the server
@@ -2038,12 +1958,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::userUpdateAttachments(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& obj
 	// already wearing and in request set -> leave alone.
 	// not wearing and in request set -> put on.
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		llwarns << "No avatar found." << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	std::set<LLUUID> requested_item_ids;
 	std::set<LLUUID> current_item_ids;
@@ -2052,8 +1967,8 @@ void LLAgentWearables::userUpdateAttachments(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& obj
 
 	// Build up list of objects to be removed and items currently attached.
 	llvo_vec_t objects_to_remove;
-	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-		 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end();)
+	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+		 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end();)
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 		LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -2109,12 +2024,7 @@ void LLAgentWearables::userUpdateAttachments(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& obj
 
 void LLAgentWearables::userRemoveMultipleAttachments(llvo_vec_t& objects_to_remove)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		llwarns << "No avatar found." << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	if (objects_to_remove.empty())
 		return;
@@ -2137,17 +2047,12 @@ void LLAgentWearables::userRemoveMultipleAttachments(llvo_vec_t& objects_to_remo
 
 void LLAgentWearables::userRemoveAllAttachments()
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
-	{
-		llwarns << "No avatar found." << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	llvo_vec_t objects_to_remove;
 	
-	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-		 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end();)
+	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+		 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end();)
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 		LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -2481,7 +2386,7 @@ void LLLibraryOutfitsFetch::libraryDone(void)
 			continue;
 		}
 		
-		if (!LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->getCanMakeFolderIntoOutfit(src_folder_id))
+		if (!LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->getCanMakeFolderIntoOutfit(src_folder_id))
 		{
 			llinfos << "Skipping non-outfit folder name:" << cat->getName() << llendl;
 			continue;
@@ -2503,7 +2408,7 @@ void LLLibraryOutfitsFetch::libraryDone(void)
 		LLUUID dst_folder_id = gInventory.createNewCategory(mImportedClothingID,
 															LLFolderType::FT_NONE,
 															cat->getName());
-		LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->shallowCopyCategoryContents(src_folder_id, dst_folder_id, copy_waiter);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->shallowCopyCategoryContents(src_folder_id, dst_folder_id, copy_waiter);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2625,15 +2530,15 @@ void LLInitialWearablesFetch::processContents()
 	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(mCompleteFolders.front(), cat_array, wearable_array, 
 									LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH, is_wearable);
 
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(true);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(true);
 	if (wearable_array.count() > 0)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
 	}
 	else
 	{
 		// if we're constructing the COF from the wearables message, we don't have a proper outfit link
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().setOutfitDirty(true);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().setOutfitDirty(true);
 		processWearablesMessage();
 	}
 	delete this;
@@ -2670,7 +2575,7 @@ public:
 
 			link_inventory_item(gAgent.getID(),
 								item->getLinkedUUID(),
-								LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF(),
+								LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF(),
 								item->getName(),
 								LLAssetType::AT_LINK,
 								link_waiter);
@@ -2684,7 +2589,7 @@ void LLInitialWearablesFetch::processWearablesMessage()
 {
 	if (!mAgentInitialWearables.empty()) // We have an empty current outfit folder, use the message data instead.
 	{
-		const LLUUID current_outfit_id = LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF();
+		const LLUUID current_outfit_id = LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF();
 		LLInventoryFetchObserver::item_ref_t ids;
 		for (U8 i = 0; i < mAgentInitialWearables.size(); ++i)
 		{
@@ -2693,16 +2598,7 @@ void LLInitialWearablesFetch::processWearablesMessage()
 			
 			if (wearable_data->mAssetID.notNull())
 			{
-#ifdef USE_CURRENT_OUTFIT_FOLDER
 				ids.push_back(wearable_data->mItemID);
-#endif
-#if 0
-// 				// Fetch the wearables
-// 				LLWearableList::instance().getAsset(wearable_data->mAssetID,
-// 													LLStringUtil::null,
-// 													LLWearableDictionary::getAssetType(wearable_data->mType),
-// 													LLAgentWearables::onInitialWearableAssetArrived, (void*)(wearable_data));
-#endif
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -2713,11 +2609,10 @@ void LLInitialWearablesFetch::processWearablesMessage()
 		}
 
 		// Add all current attachments to the requested items as well.
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if(avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-				 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
+			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+				 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
 			{
 				LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = iter->second;
 				if (!attachment) continue;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.cpp b/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.cpp
index b3dfb8f141..eb0a602e0e 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.cpp
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ protected:
 		// If the inventory callback manager goes away, we're shutting down, no longer want the callback.
 		if( LLInventoryCallbackManager::is_instantiated() )
 		{
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar(gInventory.getCategory(mCatID), mAppend);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar(gInventory.getCategory(mCatID), mAppend);
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ void LLOutfitObserver::doWearCategory()
 	else
 	{
 		// Wear the inventory category.
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar(gInventory.getCategory(mCatID), mAppend);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar(gInventory.getCategory(mCatID), mAppend);
 	}
 	delete this;
 }
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ LLUpdateAppearanceOnDestroy::~LLUpdateAppearanceOnDestroy()
 	
 	if (!LLApp::isExiting())
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -368,6 +368,7 @@ public:
 	void recoverMissingWearable(EWearableType type);
 	void clearCOFLinksForMissingWearables();
 	
+	void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable *wearable);
 	void onAllComplete();
 	
 	typedef std::list<LLFoundData> found_list_t;
@@ -450,12 +451,12 @@ void LLWearableHoldingPattern::onAllComplete()
 	{
 		llinfos << "Activating " << mGestItems.count() << " gestures" << llendl;
 		
-		LLGestureManager::instance().activateGestures(mGestItems);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGestures(mGestItems);
 		
 		// Update the inventory item labels to reflect the fact
 		// they are active.
 		LLViewerInventoryCategory* catp =
-			gInventory.getCategory(LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF());
+			gInventory.getCategory(LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF());
 		
 		if (catp)
 		{
@@ -466,11 +467,10 @@ void LLWearableHoldingPattern::onAllComplete()
 
 	// Update wearables.
 	llinfos << "Updating agent wearables with " << mResolved << " wearable items " << llendl;
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateAgentWearables(this, false);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateAgentWearables(this, false);
 	
 	// Update attachments to match those requested.
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( avatar )
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		llinfos << "Updating " << mObjItems.count() << " attachments" << llendl;
 		LLAgentWearables::userUpdateAttachments(mObjItems);
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ public:
 		{
 			link_inventory_item( gAgent.getID(),
 					     item_id,
-					     LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF(),
+					     LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF(),
 					     itemp->getName(),
 					     LLAssetType::AT_LINK,
 					     cb);
@@ -632,7 +632,7 @@ void LLWearableHoldingPattern::clearCOFLinksForMissingWearables()
 		{
 			// Wearable link that was never resolved; remove links to it from COF
 			llinfos << "removing link for unresolved item " << data.mItemID.asString() << llendl;
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(data.mItemID,false);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(data.mItemID,false);
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -657,11 +657,10 @@ bool LLWearableHoldingPattern::pollMissingWearables()
 	return done;
 }
 
-static void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable* wearable, void* data)
+void LLWearableHoldingPattern::onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable *wearable)
 {
-	LLWearableHoldingPattern* holder = (LLWearableHoldingPattern*)data;
-	holder->mResolved += 1;  // just counting callbacks, not successes.
-	llinfos << "onWearableAssetFetch, resolved count " << holder->mResolved << " of requested " << holder->mFoundList.size() << llendl;
+	mResolved += 1;  // just counting callbacks, not successes.
+	llinfos << "onWearableAssetFetch, resolved count " << mResolved << " of requested " << mFoundList.size() << llendl;
 	if (wearable)
 	{
 		llinfos << "wearable found, type " << wearable->getType() << " asset " << wearable->getAssetID() << llendl;
@@ -671,7 +670,7 @@ static void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable* wearable, void* data)
 		llwarns << "no wearable found" << llendl;
 	}
 
-	if (holder->mFired)
+	if (mFired)
 	{
 		llwarns << "called after holder fired" << llendl;
 		return;
@@ -682,8 +681,8 @@ static void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable* wearable, void* data)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	for (LLWearableHoldingPattern::found_list_t::iterator iter = holder->mFoundList.begin();
-		 iter != holder->mFoundList.end(); ++iter)
+	for (LLWearableHoldingPattern::found_list_t::iterator iter = mFoundList.begin();
+		 iter != mFoundList.end(); ++iter)
 	{
 		LLFoundData& data = *iter;
 		if(wearable->getAssetID() == data.mAssetID)
@@ -696,6 +695,12 @@ static void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable* wearable, void* data)
 	}
 }
 
+static void onWearableAssetFetch(LLWearable* wearable, void* data)
+{
+	LLWearableHoldingPattern* holder = (LLWearableHoldingPattern*)data;
+	holder->onWearableAssetFetch(wearable);
+}
+
 
 static void removeDuplicateItems(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items)
 {
@@ -724,13 +729,13 @@ static void removeDuplicateItems(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items)
 	items = new_items;
 }
 
-const LLUUID LLAppearanceManager::getCOF() const
+const LLUUID LLAppearanceMgr::getCOF() const
 {
 	return gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_CURRENT_OUTFIT);
 }
 
 
-const LLViewerInventoryItem* LLAppearanceManager::getBaseOutfitLink()
+const LLViewerInventoryItem* LLAppearanceMgr::getBaseOutfitLink()
 {
 	const LLUUID& current_outfit_cat = getCOF();
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cat_array;
@@ -758,7 +763,7 @@ const LLViewerInventoryItem* LLAppearanceManager::getBaseOutfitLink()
 	return NULL;
 }
 
-bool LLAppearanceManager::getBaseOutfitName(std::string& name)
+bool LLAppearanceMgr::getBaseOutfitName(std::string& name)
 {
 	const LLViewerInventoryItem* outfit_link = getBaseOutfitLink();
 	if(outfit_link)
@@ -774,15 +779,15 @@ bool LLAppearanceManager::getBaseOutfitName(std::string& name)
 }
 
 // Update appearance from outfit folder.
-void LLAppearanceManager::changeOutfit(bool proceed, const LLUUID& category, bool append)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::changeOutfit(bool proceed, const LLUUID& category, bool append)
 {
 	if (!proceed)
 		return;
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateCOF(category,append);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateCOF(category,append);
 }
 
 // Create a copy of src_id + contents as a subfolder of dst_id.
-void LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategory(const LLUUID& src_id, const LLUUID& dst_id,
+void LLAppearanceMgr::shallowCopyCategory(const LLUUID& src_id, const LLUUID& dst_id,
 											  LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb)
 {
 	LLInventoryCategory *src_cat = gInventory.getCategory(src_id);
@@ -805,7 +810,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategory(const LLUUID& src_id, const LLUUID
 }
 
 // Copy contents of src_id to dst_id.
-void LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategoryContents(const LLUUID& src_id, const LLUUID& dst_id,
+void LLAppearanceMgr::shallowCopyCategoryContents(const LLUUID& src_id, const LLUUID& dst_id,
 													  LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb)
 {
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t* cats;
@@ -861,7 +866,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategoryContents(const LLUUID& src_id, cons
 	}
 }
 
-BOOL LLAppearanceManager::getCanMakeFolderIntoOutfit(const LLUUID& folder_id)
+BOOL LLAppearanceMgr::getCanMakeFolderIntoOutfit(const LLUUID& folder_id)
 {
 	// These are the wearable items that are required for considering this
 	// folder as containing a complete outfit.
@@ -893,7 +898,7 @@ BOOL LLAppearanceManager::getCanMakeFolderIntoOutfit(const LLUUID& folder_id)
 }
 
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::purgeBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::purgeBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category)
 {
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items;
@@ -915,7 +920,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::purgeBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category)
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::purgeCategory(const LLUUID& category, bool keep_outfit_links)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::purgeCategory(const LLUUID& category, bool keep_outfit_links)
 {
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items;
@@ -935,7 +940,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::purgeCategory(const LLUUID& category, bool keep_outfit
 
 // Keep the last N wearables of each type.  For viewer 2.0, N is 1 for
 // both body parts and clothing items.
-void LLAppearanceManager::filterWearableItems(
+void LLAppearanceMgr::filterWearableItems(
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items, S32 max_per_type)
 {
 	// Divvy items into arrays by wearable type.
@@ -971,7 +976,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::filterWearableItems(
 }
 
 // Create links to all listed items.
-void LLAppearanceManager::linkAll(const LLUUID& category,
+void LLAppearanceMgr::linkAll(const LLUUID& category,
 								  LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items,
 								  LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb)
 {
@@ -987,7 +992,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::linkAll(const LLUUID& category,
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::updateCOF(const LLUUID& category, bool append)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::updateCOF(const LLUUID& category, bool append)
 {
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory *pcat = gInventory.getCategory(category);
 	llinfos << "starting, cat " << (pcat ? pcat->getName() : "[UNKNOWN]") << llendl;
@@ -1002,9 +1007,9 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateCOF(const LLUUID& category, bool append)
 		for(S32 i = 0; i  < gest_items.count(); ++i)
 		{
 			LLViewerInventoryItem *gest_item = gest_items.get(i);
-			if ( LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive( gest_item->getLinkedUUID()) )
+			if ( LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive( gest_item->getLinkedUUID()) )
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture( gest_item->getLinkedUUID() );
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture( gest_item->getLinkedUUID() );
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -1065,7 +1070,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateCOF(const LLUUID& category, bool append)
 	llinfos << "waiting for LLUpdateAppearanceOnDestroy" << llendl;
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::updatePanelOutfitName(const std::string& name)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::updatePanelOutfitName(const std::string& name)
 {
 	LLSidepanelAppearance* panel_appearance =
 		dynamic_cast<LLSidepanelAppearance *>(LLSideTray::getInstance()->getPanel("sidepanel_appearance"));
@@ -1075,7 +1080,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updatePanelOutfitName(const std::string& name)
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::createBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category, LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> link_waiter)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::createBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category, LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> link_waiter)
 {
 	const LLUUID cof = getCOF();
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* catp = gInventory.getCategory(category);
@@ -1093,7 +1098,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::createBaseOutfitLink(const LLUUID& category, LLPointer
 	updatePanelOutfitName(new_outfit_name);
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::updateAgentWearables(LLWearableHoldingPattern* holder, bool append)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::updateAgentWearables(LLWearableHoldingPattern* holder, bool append)
 {
 	lldebugs << "updateAgentWearables()" << llendl;
 	LLInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
@@ -1146,7 +1151,7 @@ static void remove_non_link_items(LLInventoryModel::item_array_t &items)
 	items = pruned_items;
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
+void LLAppearanceMgr::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 {
 	// update dirty flag to see if the state of the COF matches
 	// the saved outfit stored as a folder link
@@ -1160,7 +1165,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 	LLUUID current_outfit_id = getCOF();
 
 	// Find all the wearables that are in the COF's subtree.
-	lldebugs << "LLAppearanceManager::updateFromCOF()" << llendl;
+	lldebugs << "LLAppearanceMgr::updateFromCOF()" << llendl;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t wear_items;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t obj_items;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t gest_items;
@@ -1186,9 +1191,6 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 	// callback will be called (and this object deleted)
 	// before the final getNextData().
 
-	// BAP future cleanup - no point having found_container when
-	// mFoundList already has all the info.
-	LLDynamicArray<LLFoundData> found_container;
 	for(S32 i = 0; i  < wear_items.count(); ++i)
 	{
 		LLViewerInventoryItem *item = wear_items.get(i);
@@ -1214,7 +1216,6 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 #endif
 
 			holder->mFoundList.push_front(found);
-			found_container.put(found);
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -1229,9 +1230,10 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 		}
 	}
 
-	for(S32 i = 0; i < found_container.count(); ++i)
+	for (LLWearableHoldingPattern::found_list_t::iterator it = holder->mFoundList.begin();
+		 it != holder->mFoundList.end(); ++it)
 	{
-		LLFoundData& found = found_container.get(i);
+		LLFoundData& found = *it;
 
 		llinfos << "waiting for onWearableAssetFetch callback, asset " << found.mAssetID.asString() << llendl;
 
@@ -1248,10 +1250,9 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF()
 	{
 		doOnIdleRepeating(boost::bind(&LLWearableHoldingPattern::pollFetchCompletion,holder));
 	}
-
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::getDescendentsOfAssetType(const LLUUID& category,
+void LLAppearanceMgr::getDescendentsOfAssetType(const LLUUID& category,
 													LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items,
 													LLAssetType::EType type,
 													bool follow_folder_links)
@@ -1266,7 +1267,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::getDescendentsOfAssetType(const LLUUID& category,
 									follow_folder_links);
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::getUserDescendents(const LLUUID& category, 
+void LLAppearanceMgr::getUserDescendents(const LLUUID& category, 
 											 LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& wear_items,
 											 LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& obj_items,
 											 LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& gest_items,
@@ -1301,7 +1302,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::getUserDescendents(const LLUUID& category,
 									follow_folder_links);
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::wearInventoryCategory(LLInventoryCategory* category, bool copy, bool append)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::wearInventoryCategory(LLInventoryCategory* category, bool copy, bool append)
 {
 	if(!category) return;
 
@@ -1330,7 +1331,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::wearInventoryCategory(LLInventoryCategory* category, b
 }
 
 // *NOTE: hack to get from avatar inventory to avatar
-void LLAppearanceManager::wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar( LLInventoryCategory* category, bool append )
+void LLAppearanceMgr::wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar( LLInventoryCategory* category, bool append )
 {
 	// Avoid unintentionally overwriting old wearables.  We have to do
 	// this up front to avoid having to deal with the case of multiple
@@ -1342,17 +1343,17 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::wearInventoryCategoryOnAvatar( LLInventoryCategory* ca
 			 	
 	if( gFloaterCustomize )
 	{
-		gFloaterCustomize->askToSaveIfDirty(boost::bind(&LLAppearanceManager::changeOutfit,
-														&LLAppearanceManager::instance(),
+		gFloaterCustomize->askToSaveIfDirty(boost::bind(&LLAppearanceMgr::changeOutfit,
+														&LLAppearanceMgr::instance(),
 														_1, category->getUUID(), append));
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::changeOutfit(TRUE, category->getUUID(), append);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::changeOutfit(TRUE, category->getUUID(), append);
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::wearOutfitByName(const std::string& name)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::wearOutfitByName(const std::string& name)
 {
 	llinfos << "Wearing category " << name << llendl;
 	//inc_busy_count();
@@ -1388,7 +1389,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::wearOutfitByName(const std::string& name)
 
 	if(cat)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::wearInventoryCategory(cat, copy_items, false);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::wearInventoryCategory(cat, copy_items, false);
 	}
 	else
 	{
@@ -1424,7 +1425,7 @@ public:
 		if (item)
 		{
 			gInventory.removeObserver(this);
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(item,mDoUpdate);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(item,mDoUpdate);
 			delete this;
 		}
 	}
@@ -1435,7 +1436,7 @@ private:
 };
 
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLUUID &item_id, bool do_update )
+void LLAppearanceMgr::addCOFItemLink(const LLUUID &item_id, bool do_update )
 {
 	const LLInventoryItem *item = gInventory.getItem(item_id);
 	if (!item)
@@ -1449,7 +1450,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLUUID &item_id, bool do_update )
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLInventoryItem *item, bool do_update )
+void LLAppearanceMgr::addCOFItemLink(const LLInventoryItem *item, bool do_update )
 {		
 	const LLViewerInventoryItem *vitem = dynamic_cast<const LLViewerInventoryItem*>(item);
 	if (!vitem)
@@ -1462,7 +1463,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLInventoryItem *item, bool do_up
 
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cat_array;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t item_array;
-	gInventory.collectDescendents(LLAppearanceManager::getCOF(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendents(LLAppearanceMgr::getCOF(),
 								  cat_array,
 								  item_array,
 								  LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH);
@@ -1490,7 +1491,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLInventoryItem *item, bool do_up
 	{
 		if (do_update)
 		{	
-			LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF();
+			LLAppearanceMgr::updateAppearanceFromCOF();
 		}
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1507,7 +1508,8 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(const LLInventoryItem *item, bool do_up
 	return;
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::addEnsembleLink( LLInventoryCategory* cat, bool do_update )
+// BAP remove ensemble code for 2.1?
+void LLAppearanceMgr::addEnsembleLink( LLInventoryCategory* cat, bool do_update )
 {
 #if SUPPORT_ENSEMBLES
 	// BAP add check for already in COF.
@@ -1521,13 +1523,13 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::addEnsembleLink( LLInventoryCategory* cat, bool do_upd
 #endif
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::removeCOFItemLinks(const LLUUID& item_id, bool do_update)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::removeCOFItemLinks(const LLUUID& item_id, bool do_update)
 {
 	gInventory.addChangedMask(LLInventoryObserver::LABEL, item_id);
 
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cat_array;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t item_array;
-	gInventory.collectDescendents(LLAppearanceManager::getCOF(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendents(LLAppearanceMgr::getCOF(),
 								  cat_array,
 								  item_array,
 								  LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH);
@@ -1541,11 +1543,11 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::removeCOFItemLinks(const LLUUID& item_id, bool do_upda
 	}
 	if (do_update)
 	{
-		LLAppearanceManager::updateAppearanceFromCOF();
+		LLAppearanceMgr::updateAppearanceFromCOF();
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::updateIsDirty()
+void LLAppearanceMgr::updateIsDirty()
 {
 	LLUUID cof = getCOF();
 	LLUUID base_outfit;
@@ -1614,7 +1616,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::updateIsDirty()
 	}
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::onFirstFullyVisible()
+void LLAppearanceMgr::onFirstFullyVisible()
 {
 	// If this is the very first time the user has logged into viewer2+ (from a legacy viewer, or new account)
 	// then auto-populate outfits from the library into the My Outfits folder.
@@ -1633,7 +1635,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::onFirstFullyVisible()
 
 //#define DUMP_CAT_VERBOSE
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::dumpCat(const LLUUID& cat_id, const std::string& msg)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::dumpCat(const LLUUID& cat_id, const std::string& msg)
 {
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items;
@@ -1654,7 +1656,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::dumpCat(const LLUUID& cat_id, const std::string& msg)
 	llinfos << msg << " count " << items.count() << llendl;
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::dumpItemArray(const LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items,
+void LLAppearanceMgr::dumpItemArray(const LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& items,
 										const std::string& msg)
 {
 	llinfos << msg << llendl;
@@ -1666,17 +1668,17 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::dumpItemArray(const LLInventoryModel::item_array_t& it
 	llinfos << llendl;
 }
 
-LLAppearanceManager::LLAppearanceManager():
+LLAppearanceMgr::LLAppearanceMgr():
 	mAttachmentInvLinkEnabled(false),
 	mOutfitIsDirty(false)
 {
 }
 
-LLAppearanceManager::~LLAppearanceManager()
+LLAppearanceMgr::~LLAppearanceMgr()
 {
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(bool val)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(bool val)
 {
 	llinfos << "setAttachmentInvLinkEnable => " << (int) val << llendl;
 	mAttachmentInvLinkEnabled = val;
@@ -1699,7 +1701,7 @@ void dumpAttachmentSet(const std::set<LLUUID>& atts, const std::string& msg)
        llinfos << llendl;
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::registerAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::registerAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
        mRegisteredAttachments.insert(item_id);
 	   gInventory.addChangedMask(LLInventoryObserver::LABEL, item_id);
@@ -1707,7 +1709,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::registerAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 
 	   if (mAttachmentInvLinkEnabled)
 	   {
-		   LLAppearanceManager::addCOFItemLink(item_id, false);  // Add COF link for item.
+		   LLAppearanceMgr::addCOFItemLink(item_id, false);  // Add COF link for item.
 	   }
 	   else
 	   {
@@ -1715,7 +1717,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::registerAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 	   }
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::unregisterAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLAppearanceMgr::unregisterAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
        mRegisteredAttachments.erase(item_id);
 	   gInventory.addChangedMask(LLInventoryObserver::LABEL, item_id);
@@ -1724,8 +1726,8 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::unregisterAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 
 	   if (mAttachmentInvLinkEnabled)
 	   {
-		   //LLAppearanceManager::dumpCat(LLAppearanceManager::getCOF(),"Removing attachment link:");
-		   LLAppearanceManager::removeCOFItemLinks(item_id, false);
+		   //LLAppearanceMgr::dumpCat(LLAppearanceMgr::getCOF(),"Removing attachment link:");
+		   LLAppearanceMgr::removeCOFItemLinks(item_id, false);
 	   }
 	   else
 	   {
@@ -1733,7 +1735,7 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::unregisterAttachment(const LLUUID& item_id)
 	   }
 }
 
-void LLAppearanceManager::linkRegisteredAttachments()
+void LLAppearanceMgr::linkRegisteredAttachments()
 {
 	for (std::set<LLUUID>::iterator it = mRegisteredAttachments.begin();
 		 it != mRegisteredAttachments.end();
@@ -1745,12 +1747,12 @@ void LLAppearanceManager::linkRegisteredAttachments()
 	mRegisteredAttachments.clear();
 }
 
-BOOL LLAppearanceManager::getIsInCOF(const LLUUID& obj_id) const
+BOOL LLAppearanceMgr::getIsInCOF(const LLUUID& obj_id) const
 {
 	return gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(obj_id, getCOF());
 }
 
-BOOL LLAppearanceManager::getIsProtectedCOFItem(const LLUUID& obj_id) const
+BOOL LLAppearanceMgr::getIsProtectedCOFItem(const LLUUID& obj_id) const
 {
 	if (!getIsInCOF(obj_id)) return FALSE;
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.h b/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.h
index 9d6cd34ad7..199ca80658 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llappearancemgr.h
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@ class LLWearable;
 class LLWearableHoldingPattern;
 class LLInventoryCallback;
 
-class LLAppearanceManager: public LLSingleton<LLAppearanceManager>
+class LLAppearanceMgr: public LLSingleton<LLAppearanceMgr>
 {
-	friend class LLSingleton<LLAppearanceManager>;
+	friend class LLSingleton<LLAppearanceMgr>;
 	
 public:
 	void updateAppearanceFromCOF();
@@ -120,8 +120,8 @@ public:
 	void onFirstFullyVisible();
 	
 protected:
-	LLAppearanceManager();
-	~LLAppearanceManager();
+	LLAppearanceMgr();
+	~LLAppearanceMgr();
 
 private:
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llappviewer.cpp b/indra/newview/llappviewer.cpp
index a3d0b8d8d9..a8d69a38cd 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llappviewer.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llappviewer.cpp
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@
 #include "lllocationhistory.h"
 #include "llfasttimerview.h"
 #include "llvoicechannel.h"
+#include "llvoavatarself.h"
 #include "llsidetray.h"
 
 
@@ -356,7 +357,7 @@ void request_initial_instant_messages()
 	if (!requested
 		&& gMessageSystem
 		&& LLMuteList::getInstance()->isLoaded()
-		&& gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		&& isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// Auto-accepted inventory items may require the avatar object
 		// to build a correct name.  Likewise, inventory offers from
@@ -3619,7 +3620,7 @@ void LLAppViewer::idle()
 		// Handle pending gesture processing
 		static LLFastTimer::DeclareTimer ftm("Agent Position");
 		LLFastTimer t(ftm);
-		LLGestureManager::instance().update();
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().update();
 
 		gAgent.updateAgentPosition(gFrameDTClamped, yaw, current_mouse.mX, current_mouse.mY);
 	}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llassetuploadresponders.cpp b/indra/newview/llassetuploadresponders.cpp
index 2bd3728ab7..370ecc0665 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llassetuploadresponders.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llassetuploadresponders.cpp
@@ -487,10 +487,10 @@ void LLUpdateAgentInventoryResponder::uploadComplete(const LLSD& content)
 	  {
 		  // If this gesture is active, then we need to update the in-memory
 		  // active map with the new pointer.				
-		  if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
+		  if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
 		  {
 			  LLUUID asset_id = new_item->getAssetUUID();
-			  LLGestureManager::instance().replaceGesture(item_id, asset_id);
+			  LLGestureMgr::instance().replaceGesture(item_id, asset_id);
 			  gInventory.notifyObservers();
 		  }				
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llchatbar.cpp b/indra/newview/llchatbar.cpp
index b32a955038..67d5d21b2a 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llchatbar.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llchatbar.cpp
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ LLChatBar::LLChatBar()
 
 LLChatBar::~LLChatBar()
 {
-	LLGestureManager::instance().removeObserver(mObserver);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().removeObserver(mObserver);
 	delete mObserver;
 	mObserver = NULL;
 	// LLView destructor cleans up children
@@ -209,8 +209,8 @@ void LLChatBar::refreshGestures()
 
 		// collect list of unique gestures
 		std::map <std::string, BOOL> unique;
-		LLGestureManager::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
-		const LLGestureManager::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureManager::instance().getActiveGestures();
+		LLGestureMgr::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
+		const LLGestureMgr::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureMgr::instance().getActiveGestures();
 		for (it = active_gestures.begin(); it != active_gestures.end(); ++it)
 		{
 			LLMultiGesture* gesture = (*it).second;
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ void LLChatBar::setGestureCombo(LLComboBox* combo)
 
 		// now register observer since we have a place to put the results
 		mObserver = new LLChatBarGestureObserver(this);
-		LLGestureManager::instance().addObserver(mObserver);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().addObserver(mObserver);
 
 		// refresh list from current active gestures
 		refreshGestures();
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ void LLChatBar::sendChat( EChatType type )
 			if (0 == channel)
 			{
 				// discard returned "found" boolean
-				LLGestureManager::instance().triggerAndReviseString(utf8text, &utf8_revised_text);
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().triggerAndReviseString(utf8text, &utf8_revised_text);
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@ void LLChatBar::onInputEditorKeystroke( LLLineEditor* caller, void* userdata )
 		std::string utf8_trigger = wstring_to_utf8str(raw_text);
 		std::string utf8_out_str(utf8_trigger);
 
-		if (LLGestureManager::instance().matchPrefix(utf8_trigger, &utf8_out_str))
+		if (LLGestureMgr::instance().matchPrefix(utf8_trigger, &utf8_out_str))
 		{
 			if (self->mInputEditor)
 			{
@@ -653,7 +653,7 @@ void LLChatBar::onCommitGesture(LLUICtrl* ctrl)
 		// substitution and logging.
 		std::string text(trigger);
 		std::string revised_text;
-		LLGestureManager::instance().triggerAndReviseString(text, &revised_text);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().triggerAndReviseString(text, &revised_text);
 
 		revised_text = utf8str_trim(revised_text);
 		if (!revised_text.empty())
diff --git a/indra/newview/lldriverparam.cpp b/indra/newview/lldriverparam.cpp
index 830e975e8a..ebd767d654 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lldriverparam.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lldriverparam.cpp
@@ -118,13 +118,12 @@ void LLDriverParamInfo::toStream(std::ostream &out)
 
 	out << std::endl;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(avatar)
+	if(isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		for (entry_info_list_t::iterator iter = mDrivenInfoList.begin(); iter != mDrivenInfoList.end(); iter++)
 		{
 			LLDrivenEntryInfo driven = *iter;
-			LLViewerVisualParam *param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)avatar->getVisualParam(driven.mDrivenID);
+			LLViewerVisualParam *param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)gAgentAvatarp->getVisualParam(driven.mDrivenID);
 			if (param)
 			{
 				param->getInfo()->toStream(out);
@@ -146,7 +145,7 @@ void LLDriverParamInfo::toStream(std::ostream &out)
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				llwarns << "could not get parameter " << driven.mDrivenID << " from avatar " << avatar << " for driver parameter " << getID() << llendl;
+				llwarns << "could not get parameter " << driven.mDrivenID << " from avatar " << gAgentAvatarp << " for driver parameter " << getID() << llendl;
 			}
 			out << std::endl;
 		}
@@ -626,13 +625,13 @@ F32 LLDriverParam::getDrivenWeight(const LLDrivenEntry* driven, F32 input_weight
 
 void LLDriverParam::setDrivenWeight(LLDrivenEntry *driven, F32 driven_weight, bool upload_bake)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatar_self = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(mWearablep && 
+	if(isAgentAvatarValid() &&
+	   mWearablep && 
 	   driven->mParam->getCrossWearable() &&
 	   mWearablep->isOnTop())
 	{
 		// call setWeight through LLVOAvatarSelf so other wearables can be updated with the correct values
-		avatar_self->setVisualParamWeight( (LLVisualParam*)driven->mParam, driven_weight, upload_bake );
+		gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight( (LLVisualParam*)driven->mParam, driven_weight, upload_bake );
 	}
 	else
 	{
diff --git a/indra/newview/llfloateranimpreview.cpp b/indra/newview/llfloateranimpreview.cpp
index feb18fe393..434c89e8ba 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llfloateranimpreview.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llfloateranimpreview.cpp
@@ -568,7 +568,7 @@ void LLFloaterAnimPreview::onBtnPlay(void* user_data)
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar* avatarp = previewp->mAnimPreview->getDummyAvatar();
 		
-		if(!avatarp->isMotionActive(previewp->mMotionID))
+		if (!avatarp->isMotionActive(previewp->mMotionID))
 		{
 			previewp->resetMotion();
 			previewp->mPauseRequest = NULL;
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ void LLFloaterAnimPreview::onBtnPause(void* user_data)
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar* avatarp = previewp->mAnimPreview->getDummyAvatar();
 
-		if(avatarp->isMotionActive(previewp->mMotionID))
+		if (avatarp->isMotionActive(previewp->mMotionID))
 		{
 			if (!avatarp->areAnimationsPaused())
 			{
diff --git a/indra/newview/llfloatergesture.cpp b/indra/newview/llfloatergesture.cpp
index 9c1ac2631d..0f80d55b67 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llfloatergesture.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llfloatergesture.cpp
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ LLFloaterGesture::LLFloaterGesture(const LLSD& key)
 	: LLFloater(key)
 {
 	mObserver = new LLFloaterGestureObserver(this);
-	LLGestureManager::instance().addObserver(mObserver);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().addObserver(mObserver);
 
 	mCommitCallbackRegistrar.add("Gesture.Action.ToogleActiveState", boost::bind(&LLFloaterGesture::onActivateBtnClick, this));
 	mCommitCallbackRegistrar.add("Gesture.Action.ShowPreview", boost::bind(&LLFloaterGesture::onClickEdit, this));
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::done()
 // virtual
 LLFloaterGesture::~LLFloaterGesture()
 {
-	LLGestureManager::instance().removeObserver(mObserver);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().removeObserver(mObserver);
 	delete mObserver;
 	mObserver = NULL;
 	gInventory.removeObserver(this);
@@ -251,8 +251,8 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::buildGestureList()
 	LL_DEBUGS("Gesture")<< "Rebuilding gesture list "<< LL_ENDL;
 	mGestureList->deleteAllItems();
 
-	LLGestureManager::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
-	const LLGestureManager::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureManager::instance().getActiveGestures();
+	LLGestureMgr::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
+	const LLGestureMgr::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureMgr::instance().getActiveGestures();
 	for (it = active_gestures.begin(); it != active_gestures.end(); ++it)
 	{
 		addGesture(it->first,it->second, mGestureList);
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::addGesture(const LLUUID& item_id , LLMultiGesture* gestur
 	LLScrollListItem* sl_item = list->addElement(element, ADD_BOTTOM);
 	if(sl_item)
 	{
-		LLFontGL::StyleFlags style = LLGestureManager::getInstance()->isGestureActive(item_id) ? LLFontGL::BOLD : LLFontGL::NORMAL;
+		LLFontGL::StyleFlags style = LLGestureMgr::getInstance()->isGestureActive(item_id) ? LLFontGL::BOLD : LLFontGL::NORMAL;
 		// *TODO find out why ["font"]["style"] does not affect font style
 		((LLScrollListText*)sl_item->getColumn(0))->setFontStyle(style);
 	}
@@ -421,17 +421,17 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::onClickPlay()
 	if(item_id.isNull()) return;
 
 	LL_DEBUGS("Gesture")<<" Trying to play gesture id: "<< item_id <<LL_ENDL;
-	if(!LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
+	if(!LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
 	{
 		// we need to inform server about gesture activating to be consistent with LLPreviewGesture and  LLGestureComboList.
 		BOOL inform_server = TRUE;
 		BOOL deactivate_similar = FALSE;
-		LLGestureManager::instance().setGestureLoadedCallback(item_id, boost::bind(&LLFloaterGesture::playGesture, this, item_id));
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().setGestureLoadedCallback(item_id, boost::bind(&LLFloaterGesture::playGesture, this, item_id));
 		LLViewerInventoryItem *item = gInventory.getItem(item_id);
 		llassert(item);
 		if (item)
 		{
-			LLGestureManager::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(item_id, item->getAssetUUID(), inform_server, deactivate_similar);
+			LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(item_id, item->getAssetUUID(), inform_server, deactivate_similar);
 			LL_DEBUGS("Gesture")<< "Activating gesture with inventory ID: " << item_id <<LL_ENDL;
 		}
 	}
@@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::onActivateBtnClick()
 	if(ids.empty())
 		return;
 
-	LLGestureManager* gm = LLGestureManager::getInstance();
+	LLGestureMgr* gm = LLGestureMgr::getInstance();
 	std::vector<LLUUID>::const_iterator it = ids.begin();
 	BOOL first_gesture_state = gm->isGestureActive(*it);
 	BOOL is_mixed = FALSE;
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::onCommitList()
 	const LLUUID& item_id = mGestureList->getCurrentID();
 
 	mSelectedID = item_id;
-	if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
+	if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
 	{
 		childSetVisible("play_btn", false);
 		childSetVisible("stop_btn", true);
@@ -578,7 +578,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::onDeleteSelected()
 		return;
 
 	const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-	LLGestureManager* gm = LLGestureManager::getInstance();
+	LLGestureMgr* gm = LLGestureMgr::getInstance();
 	for(std::vector<LLUUID>::const_iterator it = ids.begin(); it != ids.end(); it++)
 	{
 		const LLUUID& selected_item = *it;
@@ -612,7 +612,7 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::addToCurrentOutFit()
 {
 	std::vector<LLUUID> ids;
 	getSelectedIds(ids);
-	LLAppearanceManager* am = LLAppearanceManager::getInstance();
+	LLAppearanceMgr* am = LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance();
 	for(std::vector<LLUUID>::const_iterator it = ids.begin(); it != ids.end(); it++)
 	{
 		am->addCOFItemLink(*it);
@@ -623,12 +623,12 @@ void LLFloaterGesture::playGesture(LLUUID item_id)
 {
 	LL_DEBUGS("Gesture")<<"Playing gesture "<< item_id<<LL_ENDL;
 
-	if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
+	if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(item_id);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(item_id);
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().playGesture(item_id);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().playGesture(item_id);
 	}
 }
diff --git a/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.cpp b/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.cpp
index 0ba7bdf613..561ca68f4a 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.cpp
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ static const LLUUID& get_linked_uuid(const LLUUID& item_id);
 
 // Lightweight constructor.
 // init() does the heavy lifting.
-LLGestureManager::LLGestureManager()
+LLGestureMgr::LLGestureMgr()
 :	mValid(FALSE),
 	mPlaying(),
 	mActive(),
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ LLGestureManager::LLGestureManager()
 
 
 // We own the data for gestures, so clean them up.
-LLGestureManager::~LLGestureManager()
+LLGestureMgr::~LLGestureMgr()
 {
 	item_map_t::iterator it;
 	for (it = mActive.begin(); it != mActive.end(); ++it)
@@ -93,12 +93,12 @@ LLGestureManager::~LLGestureManager()
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::init()
+void LLGestureMgr::init()
 {
 	// TODO
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::changed(U32 mask) 
+void LLGestureMgr::changed(U32 mask) 
 { 
 	LLInventoryFetchObserver::changed(mask);
 
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::changed(U32 mask)
 
 // Use this version when you have the item_id but not the asset_id,
 // and you KNOW the inventory is loaded.
-void LLGestureManager::activateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::activateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item = gInventory.getItem(item_id);
 	if (!item) return;
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::activateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::activateGestures(LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t& items)
+void LLGestureMgr::activateGestures(LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t& items)
 {
 	// Load up the assets
 	S32 count = 0;
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ struct LLLoadInfo
 /**
  * It will load a gesture from remote storage
  */
-void LLGestureManager::activateGestureWithAsset(const LLUUID& item_id,
+void LLGestureMgr::activateGestureWithAsset(const LLUUID& item_id,
 												const LLUUID& asset_id,
 												BOOL inform_server,
 												BOOL deactivate_similar)
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::activateGestureWithAsset(const LLUUID& item_id,
 
 	if( !gAssetStorage )
 	{
-		llwarns << "LLGestureManager::activateGestureWithAsset without valid gAssetStorage" << llendl;
+		llwarns << "LLGestureMgr::activateGestureWithAsset without valid gAssetStorage" << llendl;
 		return;
 	}
 	// If gesture is already active, nothing to do.
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::activateGestureWithAsset(const LLUUID& item_id,
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::deactivateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::deactivateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 	item_map_t::iterator it = mActive.find(base_item_id);
@@ -338,13 +338,13 @@ void LLGestureManager::deactivateGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 
 	gAgent.sendReliableMessage();
 
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(base_item_id, false);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(base_item_id, false);
 
 	notifyObservers();
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::deactivateSimilarGestures(LLMultiGesture* in, const LLUUID& in_item_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::deactivateSimilarGestures(LLMultiGesture* in, const LLUUID& in_item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_in_item_id = get_linked_uuid(in_item_id);
 	std::vector<LLUUID> gest_item_ids;
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::deactivateSimilarGestures(LLMultiGesture* in, const LLUUI
 }
 
 
-BOOL LLGestureManager::isGestureActive(const LLUUID& item_id)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::isGestureActive(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 	item_map_t::iterator it = mActive.find(base_item_id);
@@ -439,7 +439,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::isGestureActive(const LLUUID& item_id)
 }
 
 
-BOOL LLGestureManager::isGesturePlaying(const LLUUID& item_id)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::isGesturePlaying(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 
@@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::isGesturePlaying(const LLUUID& item_id)
 	return gesture->mPlaying;
 }
 
-BOOL LLGestureManager::isGesturePlaying(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::isGesturePlaying(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 {
 	if(!gesture)
 	{
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::isGesturePlaying(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 	return gesture->mPlaying;
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, LLMultiGesture* new_gesture, const LLUUID& asset_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, LLMultiGesture* new_gesture, const LLUUID& asset_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 
@@ -504,11 +504,11 @@ void LLGestureManager::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, LLMultiGesture* new
 	notifyObservers();
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, const LLUUID& new_asset_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, const LLUUID& new_asset_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 
-	item_map_t::iterator it = LLGestureManager::instance().mActive.find(base_item_id);
+	item_map_t::iterator it = LLGestureMgr::instance().mActive.find(base_item_id);
 	if (it == mActive.end())
 	{
 		llwarns << "replaceGesture for inactive gesture " << base_item_id << llendl;
@@ -517,10 +517,10 @@ void LLGestureManager::replaceGesture(const LLUUID& item_id, const LLUUID& new_a
 
 	// mActive owns this gesture pointer, so clean up memory.
 	LLMultiGesture* gesture = (*it).second;
-	LLGestureManager::instance().replaceGesture(base_item_id, gesture, new_asset_id);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().replaceGesture(base_item_id, gesture, new_asset_id);
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::playGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
+void LLGestureMgr::playGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 {
 	if (!gesture) return;
 
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::playGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 
 
 // Convenience function that looks up the item_id for you.
-void LLGestureManager::playGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::playGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 
@@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::playGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 // Iterates through space delimited tokens in string, triggering any gestures found.
 // Generates a revised string that has the found tokens replaced by their replacement strings
 // and (as a minor side effect) has multiple spaces in a row replaced by single spaces.
-BOOL LLGestureManager::triggerAndReviseString(const std::string &utf8str, std::string* revised_string)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::triggerAndReviseString(const std::string &utf8str, std::string* revised_string)
 {
 	std::string tokenized = utf8str;
 
@@ -649,7 +649,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::triggerAndReviseString(const std::string &utf8str, std::s
 }
 
 
-BOOL LLGestureManager::triggerGesture(KEY key, MASK mask)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::triggerGesture(KEY key, MASK mask)
 {
 	std::vector <LLMultiGesture *> matching;
 	item_map_t::iterator it;
@@ -683,7 +683,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::triggerGesture(KEY key, MASK mask)
 }
 
 
-S32 LLGestureManager::getPlayingCount() const
+S32 LLGestureMgr::getPlayingCount() const
 {
 	return mPlaying.size();
 }
@@ -697,7 +697,7 @@ struct IsGesturePlaying : public std::unary_function<LLMultiGesture*, bool>
 	}
 };
 
-void LLGestureManager::update()
+void LLGestureMgr::update()
 {
 	S32 i;
 	for (i = 0; i < (S32)mPlaying.size(); ++i)
@@ -740,14 +740,13 @@ void LLGestureManager::update()
 
 
 // Run all steps until you're either done or hit a wait.
-void LLGestureManager::stepGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
+void LLGestureMgr::stepGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 {
 	if (!gesture)
 	{
 		return;
 	}
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatar) return;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// Of the ones that started playing, have any stopped?
 
@@ -758,8 +757,8 @@ void LLGestureManager::stepGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 	{
 		// look in signaled animations (simulator's view of what is
 		// currently playing.
-		LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator play_it = avatar->mSignaledAnimations.find(*gest_it);
-		if (play_it != avatar->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+		LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator play_it = gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(*gest_it);
+		if (play_it != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 		{
 			++gest_it;
 		}
@@ -777,8 +776,8 @@ void LLGestureManager::stepGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 		 gest_it != gesture->mRequestedAnimIDs.end();
 		 )
 	{
-	 LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator play_it = avatar->mSignaledAnimations.find(*gest_it);
-		if (play_it != avatar->mSignaledAnimations.end())
+	 LLVOAvatar::AnimIterator play_it = gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.find(*gest_it);
+		if (play_it != gAgentAvatarp->mSignaledAnimations.end())
 		{
 			// Hooray, this animation has started playing!
 			// Copy into playing.
@@ -888,7 +887,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::stepGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::runStep(LLMultiGesture* gesture, LLGestureStep* step)
+void LLGestureMgr::runStep(LLMultiGesture* gesture, LLGestureStep* step)
 {
 	switch(step->getType())
 	{
@@ -975,7 +974,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::runStep(LLMultiGesture* gesture, LLGestureStep* step)
 
 
 // static
-void LLGestureManager::onLoadComplete(LLVFS *vfs,
+void LLGestureMgr::onLoadComplete(LLVFS *vfs,
 									   const LLUUID& asset_uuid,
 									   LLAssetType::EType type,
 									   void* user_data, S32 status, LLExtStat ext_status)
@@ -988,7 +987,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::onLoadComplete(LLVFS *vfs,
 
 	delete info;
 	info = NULL;
-	LLGestureManager& self = LLGestureManager::instance();
+	LLGestureMgr& self = LLGestureMgr::instance();
 	self.mLoadingCount--;
 
 	if (0 == status)
@@ -1094,12 +1093,12 @@ void LLGestureManager::onLoadComplete(LLVFS *vfs,
 
 		llwarns << "Problem loading gesture: " << status << llendl;
 		
-		LLGestureManager::instance().mActive.erase(item_id);			
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().mActive.erase(item_id);			
 	}
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::stopGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
+void LLGestureMgr::stopGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 {
 	if (!gesture) return;
 
@@ -1139,7 +1138,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::stopGesture(LLMultiGesture* gesture)
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::stopGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
+void LLGestureMgr::stopGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
 	const LLUUID& base_item_id = get_linked_uuid(item_id);
 
@@ -1153,12 +1152,12 @@ void LLGestureManager::stopGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::addObserver(LLGestureManagerObserver* observer)
+void LLGestureMgr::addObserver(LLGestureManagerObserver* observer)
 {
 	mObservers.push_back(observer);
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::removeObserver(LLGestureManagerObserver* observer)
+void LLGestureMgr::removeObserver(LLGestureManagerObserver* observer)
 {
 	std::vector<LLGestureManagerObserver*>::iterator it;
 	it = std::find(mObservers.begin(), mObservers.end(), observer);
@@ -1171,9 +1170,9 @@ void LLGestureManager::removeObserver(LLGestureManagerObserver* observer)
 // Call this method when it's time to update everyone on a new state.
 // Copy the list because an observer could respond by removing itself
 // from the list.
-void LLGestureManager::notifyObservers()
+void LLGestureMgr::notifyObservers()
 {
-	lldebugs << "LLGestureManager::notifyObservers" << llendl;
+	lldebugs << "LLGestureMgr::notifyObservers" << llendl;
 
 	std::vector<LLGestureManagerObserver*> observers = mObservers;
 
@@ -1185,7 +1184,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::notifyObservers()
 	}
 }
 
-BOOL LLGestureManager::matchPrefix(const std::string& in_str, std::string* out_str)
+BOOL LLGestureMgr::matchPrefix(const std::string& in_str, std::string* out_str)
 {
 	S32 in_len = in_str.length();
 
@@ -1216,7 +1215,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureManager::matchPrefix(const std::string& in_str, std::string* out_s
 }
 
 
-void LLGestureManager::getItemIDs(std::vector<LLUUID>* ids)
+void LLGestureMgr::getItemIDs(std::vector<LLUUID>* ids)
 {
 	item_map_t::const_iterator it;
 	for (it = mActive.begin(); it != mActive.end(); ++it)
@@ -1225,7 +1224,7 @@ void LLGestureManager::getItemIDs(std::vector<LLUUID>* ids)
 	}
 }
 
-void LLGestureManager::done()
+void LLGestureMgr::done()
 {
 	bool notify = false;
 	for(item_map_t::iterator it = mActive.begin(); it != mActive.end(); ++it)
diff --git a/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.h b/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.h
index 3dd184ddc7..bda657679a 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llgesturemgr.h
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ public:
 	virtual void changed() = 0;
 };
 
-class LLGestureManager : public LLSingleton<LLGestureManager>, public LLInventoryFetchObserver
+class LLGestureMgr : public LLSingleton<LLGestureMgr>, public LLInventoryFetchObserver
 {
 public:
 
@@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ public:
 	typedef std::map<LLUUID, LLMultiGesture*> item_map_t;
 	typedef std::map<LLUUID, gesture_loaded_callback_t> callback_map_t;
 
-	LLGestureManager();
-	~LLGestureManager();
+	LLGestureMgr();
+	~LLGestureMgr();
 
 	void init();
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llinventorybridge.cpp b/indra/newview/llinventorybridge.cpp
index da21939a61..5122f308a2 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llinventorybridge.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llinventorybridge.cpp
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ BOOL LLInvFVBridge::isItemRemovable() const
 	}
 
 	// Disable delete from COF folder; have users explicitly choose "detach/take off".
-	if (LLAppearanceManager::instance().getIsProtectedCOFItem(mUUID))
+	if (LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getIsProtectedCOFItem(mUUID))
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ void LLInvFVBridge::removeBatch(LLDynamicArray<LLFolderViewEventListener*>& batc
 		{
 			if(LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE == item->getType())
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(item->getUUID());
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(item->getUUID());
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ void LLInvFVBridge::removeBatch(LLDynamicArray<LLFolderViewEventListener*>& batc
 			{
 				if(LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE == descendent_items[j]->getType())
 				{
-					LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(descendent_items[j]->getUUID());
+					LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(descendent_items[j]->getUUID());
 				}
 			}
 		}
@@ -802,7 +802,7 @@ BOOL LLInvFVBridge::isAgentInventory() const
 
 BOOL LLInvFVBridge::isCOFFolder() const
 {
-	return LLAppearanceManager::instance().getIsInCOF(mUUID);
+	return LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getIsInCOF(mUUID);
 }
 
 BOOL LLInvFVBridge::isItemPermissive() const
@@ -1506,11 +1506,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::isItemRemovable() const
 		return FALSE;
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!avatarp)
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	LLInventoryCategory* category = model->getCategory(mUUID);
 	if(!category)
@@ -1661,8 +1657,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragCategoryIntoFolder(LLInventoryCategory* inv_cat,
 	LLInventoryModel* model = getInventoryModel();
 	if(!model) return FALSE;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!avatarp) return FALSE;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	// cannot drag categories into library
 	if(!isAgentInventory())
@@ -1748,9 +1743,9 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragCategoryIntoFolder(LLInventoryCategory* inv_cat,
 				{
 					LLInventoryItem* item = descendent_items[i];
 					if (item->getType() == LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE
-						&& LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(item->getUUID()))
+						&& LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(item->getUUID()))
 					{
-						LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(item->getUUID());
+						LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(item->getUUID());
 					}
 				}
 			}
@@ -1763,7 +1758,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragCategoryIntoFolder(LLInventoryCategory* inv_cat,
 					{
 						// traverse category and add all contents to currently worn.
 						BOOL append = true;
-						LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory(inv_cat, false, append);
+						LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory(inv_cat, false, append);
 					}
 					else
 					{
@@ -1771,7 +1766,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragCategoryIntoFolder(LLInventoryCategory* inv_cat,
 						LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cats;
 						LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items;
 						gInventory.collectDescendents(inv_cat->getUUID(), cats, items, LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH);
-						LLAppearanceManager::instance().linkAll(mUUID,items,NULL);
+						LLAppearanceMgr::instance().linkAll(mUUID,items,NULL);
 					}
 				}
 				else
@@ -1780,7 +1775,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragCategoryIntoFolder(LLInventoryCategory* inv_cat,
 				// BAP - should skip if dup.
 				if (move_is_into_current_outfit)
 				{
-					LLAppearanceManager::instance().addEnsembleLink(inv_cat);
+					LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addEnsembleLink(inv_cat);
 				}
 				else
 				{
@@ -2138,7 +2133,7 @@ void LLInventoryCopyAndWearObserver::changed(U32 mask)
 				    mContentsCount)
 				{
 					gInventory.removeObserver(this);
-					LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, FALSE, TRUE);
+					LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, FALSE, TRUE);
 					delete this;
 				}
 			}
@@ -2188,7 +2183,7 @@ void LLFolderBridge::performAction(LLFolderView* folder, LLInventoryModel* model
 		if(!model) return;
 		LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat = getCategory();
 		if(!cat) return;
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().addEnsembleLink(cat,true);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addEnsembleLink(cat,true);
 		return;
 	}
 #endif
@@ -2418,9 +2413,9 @@ bool LLFolderBridge::removeItemResponse(const LLSD& notification, const LLSD& re
 			const LLViewerInventoryItem* item = (*iter);
 			const LLUUID& item_id = item->getUUID();
 			if (item->getType() == LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE
-				&& LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
+				&& LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(item_id))
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(item_id);
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(item_id);
 			}
 		}
 		
@@ -2723,7 +2718,7 @@ void LLFolderBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 
 				addDeleteContextMenuOptions(mItems, mDisabledItems);
 				// EXT-4030: disallow deletion of currently worn outfit
-				const LLViewerInventoryItem *base_outfit_link = LLAppearanceManager::instance().getBaseOutfitLink();
+				const LLViewerInventoryItem *base_outfit_link = LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getBaseOutfitLink();
 				if (base_outfit_link && (cat == base_outfit_link->getLinkedCategory()))
 				{
 					mDisabledItems.push_back(std::string("Delete"));
@@ -2971,7 +2966,7 @@ void LLFolderBridge::modifyOutfit(BOOL append)
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat = getCategory();
 	if(!cat) return;
 
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory( cat, FALSE, append );
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory( cat, FALSE, append );
 }
 
 // helper stuff
@@ -3026,8 +3021,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragItemIntoFolder(LLInventoryItem* inv_item,
 		return FALSE;
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!avatarp) return FALSE;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	LLToolDragAndDrop::ESource source = LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->getSource();
 	BOOL accept = FALSE;
@@ -3049,7 +3043,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragItemIntoFolder(LLInventoryItem* inv_item,
 		const LLUUID current_outfit_id = model->findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_CURRENT_OUTFIT);
 		const BOOL move_is_into_current_outfit = (mUUID == current_outfit_id);
 		const BOOL move_is_into_outfit = (getCategory() && getCategory()->getPreferredType()==LLFolderType::FT_OUTFIT);
-		const BOOL move_is_outof_current_outfit = LLAppearanceManager::instance().getIsInCOF(inv_item->getUUID());
+		const BOOL move_is_outof_current_outfit = LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getIsInCOF(inv_item->getUUID());
 
 		// Can't explicitly drag things out of the COF.
 		if (move_is_outof_current_outfit)
@@ -3081,9 +3075,9 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragItemIntoFolder(LLInventoryItem* inv_item,
 		if(accept && drop)
 		{
 			if (inv_item->getType() == LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE
-				&& LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(inv_item->getUUID()) && move_is_into_trash)
+				&& LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(inv_item->getUUID()) && move_is_into_trash)
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(inv_item->getUUID());
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(inv_item->getUUID());
 			}
 			// If an item is being dragged between windows, unselect
 			// everything in the active window so that we don't follow
@@ -3136,7 +3130,7 @@ BOOL LLFolderBridge::dragItemIntoFolder(LLInventoryItem* inv_item,
 				// BAP - should skip if dup.
 				if (move_is_into_current_outfit)
 				{
-					LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item);
+					LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(inv_item);
 				}
 				else
 				{
@@ -3795,7 +3789,7 @@ LLUIImagePtr LLGestureBridge::getIcon() const
 
 LLFontGL::StyleFlags LLGestureBridge::getLabelStyle() const
 {
-	if( LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID) )
+	if( LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID) )
 	{
 		return LLFontGL::BOLD;
 	}
@@ -3807,7 +3801,7 @@ LLFontGL::StyleFlags LLGestureBridge::getLabelStyle() const
 
 std::string LLGestureBridge::getLabelSuffix() const
 {
-	if( LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID) )
+	if( LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID) )
 	{
 		LLStringUtil::format_map_t args;
 		args["[GESLABEL]"] =  LLItemBridge::getLabelSuffix();
@@ -3824,7 +3818,7 @@ void LLGestureBridge::performAction(LLFolderView* folder, LLInventoryModel* mode
 {
 	if (isAddAction(action))
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().activateGesture(mUUID);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGesture(mUUID);
 
 		LLViewerInventoryItem* item = gInventory.getItem(mUUID);
 		if (!item) return;
@@ -3836,7 +3830,7 @@ void LLGestureBridge::performAction(LLFolderView* folder, LLInventoryModel* mode
 	}
 	else if (isRemoveAction(action))
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(mUUID);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(mUUID);
 
 		LLViewerInventoryItem* item = gInventory.getItem(mUUID);
 		if (!item) return;
@@ -3848,17 +3842,17 @@ void LLGestureBridge::performAction(LLFolderView* folder, LLInventoryModel* mode
 	}
 	else if("play" == action)
 	{
-		if(!LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID))
+		if(!LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(mUUID))
 		{
 			// we need to inform server about gesture activating to be consistent with LLPreviewGesture and  LLGestureComboList.
 			BOOL inform_server = TRUE;
 			BOOL deactivate_similar = FALSE;
-			LLGestureManager::instance().setGestureLoadedCallback(mUUID, boost::bind(&LLGestureBridge::playGesture, mUUID));
+			LLGestureMgr::instance().setGestureLoadedCallback(mUUID, boost::bind(&LLGestureBridge::playGesture, mUUID));
 			LLViewerInventoryItem* item = gInventory.getItem(mUUID);
 			llassert(item);
 			if (item)
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(mUUID, item->getAssetUUID(), inform_server, deactivate_similar);
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(mUUID, item->getAssetUUID(), inform_server, deactivate_similar);
 			}
 		}
 		else
@@ -3900,7 +3894,7 @@ BOOL LLGestureBridge::removeItem()
 	
 	// This will also force close the preview window, if it exists.
 	// This may actually delete *this, if mUUID is in the COF.
-	LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(item_id);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(item_id);
 	
 	// If deactivateGesture deleted *this, then return out immediately.
 	if (!model->getObject(item_id))
@@ -3933,7 +3927,7 @@ void LLGestureBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 		getClipboardEntries(true, items, disabled_items, flags);
 
 		items.push_back(std::string("Gesture Separator"));
-		if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(getUUID()))
+		if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(getUUID()))
 		{
 			items.push_back(std::string("Deactivate"));
 		}
@@ -3948,13 +3942,13 @@ void LLGestureBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 // static
 void LLGestureBridge::playGesture(const LLUUID& item_id)
 {
-	if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
+	if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGesturePlaying(item_id))
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(item_id);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(item_id);
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().playGesture(item_id);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().playGesture(item_id);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -4155,8 +4149,7 @@ std::string LLObjectBridge::getLabelSuffix() const
 {
 	if (get_is_item_worn(mUUID))
 	{
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		std::string attachment_point_name = avatarp->getAttachedPointName(mUUID);
+		std::string attachment_point_name = gAgentAvatarp->getAttachedPointName(mUUID);
 
 		// e.g. "(worn on ...)" / "(attached to ...)"
 		LLStringUtil::format_map_t args;
@@ -4175,10 +4168,10 @@ void rez_attachment(LLViewerInventoryItem* item, LLViewerJointAttachment* attach
 	payload["item_id"] = item->getLinkedUUID(); // Wear the base object in case this is a link.
 
 	S32 attach_pt = 0;
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && attachment)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && attachment)
 	{
-		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
-			 iter != gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
+		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
+			 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
 		{
 			if (iter->second == attachment)
 			{
@@ -4204,9 +4197,7 @@ void rez_attachment(LLViewerInventoryItem* item, LLViewerJointAttachment* attach
 
 bool confirm_replace_attachment_rez(const LLSD& notification, const LLSD& response)
 {
-	LLVOAvatar *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
-	if (!avatarp->canAttachMoreObjects())
+	if (!gAgentAvatarp->canAttachMoreObjects())
 	{
 		LLSD args;
 		args["MAX_ATTACHMENTS"] = llformat("%d", MAX_AGENT_ATTACHMENTS);
@@ -4268,11 +4259,7 @@ void LLObjectBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 		LLInventoryItem *item = getItem();
 		if(item)
 		{
-			LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			if( !avatarp )
-			{
-				return;
-			}
+			if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 			if( get_is_item_worn( mUUID ) )
 			{
@@ -4288,7 +4275,7 @@ void LLObjectBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 				// commented out for DEV-32347
 				//items.push_back(std::string("Restore to Last Position"));
 
-				if (!avatarp->canAttachMoreObjects())
+				if (!gAgentAvatarp->canAttachMoreObjects())
 				{
 					disabled_items.push_back(std::string("Object Wear"));
 					disabled_items.push_back(std::string("Attach To"));
@@ -4296,15 +4283,14 @@ void LLObjectBridge::buildContextMenu(LLMenuGL& menu, U32 flags)
 				}
 				LLMenuGL* attach_menu = menu.findChildMenuByName("Attach To", TRUE);
 				LLMenuGL* attach_hud_menu = menu.findChildMenuByName("Attach To HUD", TRUE);
-				LLVOAvatar *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 				if (attach_menu
 					&& (attach_menu->getChildCount() == 0)
 					&& attach_hud_menu
 					&& (attach_hud_menu->getChildCount() == 0)
-					&& avatarp)
+					&& isAgentAvatarValid())
 				{
-					for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
-						 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+					for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
+						 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 					{
 						LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 						LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -4354,10 +4340,9 @@ BOOL LLObjectBridge::renameItem(const std::string& new_name)
 
 		model->notifyObservers();
 
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if(avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			LLViewerObject* obj = avatarp->getWornAttachment( item->getUUID() );
+			LLViewerObject* obj = gAgentAvatarp->getWornAttachment( item->getUUID() );
 			if(obj)
 			{
 				LLSelectMgr::getInstance()->deselectAll();
@@ -4410,7 +4395,7 @@ void wear_inventory_item_on_avatar( LLInventoryItem* item )
 		lldebugs << "wear_inventory_item_on_avatar( " << item->getName()
 				 << " )" << llendl;
 
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().addCOFItemLink(item);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().addCOFItemLink(item);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -4547,7 +4532,7 @@ void remove_inventory_category_from_avatar_step2( BOOL proceed, LLUUID category_
 				LLViewerInventoryItem *gest_item = gest_item_array.get(i);
 				if (get_is_item_worn(gest_item->getUUID()))
 				{
-					LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture( gest_item->getLinkedUUID() );
+					LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture( gest_item->getLinkedUUID() );
 					gInventory.updateItem( gest_item );
 					gInventory.notifyObservers();
 				}
@@ -4969,20 +4954,7 @@ void LLWearableBridge::onRemoveFromAvatarArrived(LLWearable* wearable,
 	}
 
 	// Find and remove this item from the COF.
-	// FIXME 2.1 - call removeCOFItemLinks in llappearancemgr instead.
-	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items = gInventory.collectLinkedItems(item_id, LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF());
-	if (items.size() != 1)
-	{
-		llwarns << "Found " << items.size() << " COF links to " << item_id.asString() << ", expected 1" << llendl;
-	}
-	for (LLInventoryModel::item_array_t::const_iterator iter = items.begin();
-		 iter != items.end();
-		 ++iter)
-	{
-		const LLViewerInventoryItem *linked_item = (*iter);
-		const LLUUID &item_id = linked_item->getUUID();
-		gInventory.purgeObject(item_id);
-	}
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(item_id,false);
 	gInventory.notifyObservers();
 
 	delete on_remove_struct;
@@ -5008,20 +4980,7 @@ void LLWearableBridge::removeAllClothesFromAvatar()
 			continue;
 
 		// Find and remove this item from the COF.
-		LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items = gInventory.collectLinkedItems(
-			item_id, LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF());
-		if (items.size() != 1)
-		{
-			llwarns << "Found " << items.size() << " COF links to " << item_id.asString() << ", expected 1" << llendl;
-		}
-		for (LLInventoryModel::item_array_t::const_iterator iter = items.begin();
-			 iter != items.end();
-			 ++iter)
-		{
-			const LLViewerInventoryItem *linked_item = (*iter);
-			const LLUUID &item_id = linked_item->getUUID();
-			gInventory.purgeObject(item_id);
-		}
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().removeCOFItemLinks(item_id,false);
 	}
 	gInventory.notifyObservers();
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llinventoryfunctions.cpp b/indra/newview/llinventoryfunctions.cpp
index 3553137f53..1e0abeadf1 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llinventoryfunctions.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llinventoryfunctions.cpp
@@ -352,8 +352,7 @@ BOOL get_is_item_worn(const LLUUID& id)
 	{
 		case LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT:
 		{
-			const LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			if(my_avatar && my_avatar->isWearingAttachment(item->getLinkedUUID()))
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getLinkedUUID()))
 				return TRUE;
 			break;
 		}
@@ -363,7 +362,7 @@ BOOL get_is_item_worn(const LLUUID& id)
 				return TRUE;
 			break;
 		case LLAssetType::AT_GESTURE:
-			if (LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(item->getLinkedUUID()))
+			if (LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(item->getLinkedUUID()))
 				return TRUE;
 			break;
 		default:
diff --git a/indra/newview/llinventorymodel.cpp b/indra/newview/llinventorymodel.cpp
index 83a466a243..f88747c382 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llinventorymodel.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llinventorymodel.cpp
@@ -3774,7 +3774,6 @@ bool LLInventoryCollectFunctor::itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(LLInventoryItem* ite
 		return false;
 
 	bool allowed = false;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = NULL;
 
 	switch(item->getType())
 	{
@@ -3783,8 +3782,7 @@ bool LLInventoryCollectFunctor::itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(LLInventoryItem* ite
 		break;
 		
 	case LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT:
-		my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if(my_avatar && !my_avatar->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 			allowed = true;
 		}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llinventorypanel.cpp b/indra/newview/llinventorypanel.cpp
index d7720b735c..9a2d76e7e2 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llinventorypanel.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llinventorypanel.cpp
@@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ void LLInventoryPanel::setSelection(const LLUUID& obj_id, BOOL take_keyboard_foc
 {
 	// Don't select objects in COF (e.g. to prevent refocus when items are worn).
 	const LLInventoryObject *obj = gInventory.getObject(obj_id);
-	if (obj && obj->getParentUUID() == LLAppearanceManager::instance().getCOF())
+	if (obj && obj->getParentUUID() == LLAppearanceMgr::instance().getCOF())
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -871,10 +871,9 @@ bool LLInventoryPanel::attachObject(const LLSD& userdata)
 	mFolders->getSelectionList(selected_items);
 
 	std::string joint_name = userdata.asString();
-	LLVOAvatar *avatarp = static_cast<LLVOAvatar*>(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
 	LLViewerJointAttachment* attachmentp = NULL;
-	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-		 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+		 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 		LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llmaniprotate.cpp b/indra/newview/llmaniprotate.cpp
index 6dc0a929c8..6747bcb9c9 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llmaniprotate.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llmaniprotate.cpp
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@
 #include "lldrawable.h"
 #include "llglheaders.h"
 #include "lltrans.h"
+#include "llvoavatarself.h"
 
 const F32 RADIUS_PIXELS = 100.f;		// size in screen space
 const F32 SQ_RADIUS = RADIUS_PIXELS * RADIUS_PIXELS;
@@ -739,7 +740,7 @@ void LLManipRotate::renderSnapGuides()
 	LLVector3 test_axis = constraint_axis;
 
 	BOOL constrain_to_ref_object = FALSE;
-	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		test_axis = test_axis * ~grid_rotation;
 	}
@@ -766,7 +767,7 @@ void LLManipRotate::renderSnapGuides()
 	}
 
 	LLVector3 projected_snap_axis = world_snap_axis;
-	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		projected_snap_axis = projected_snap_axis * grid_rotation;
 	}
@@ -1282,7 +1283,7 @@ LLQuaternion LLManipRotate::dragConstrained( S32 x, S32 y )
 	LLVector3 axis2;
 
 	LLVector3 test_axis = constraint_axis;
-	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		test_axis = test_axis * ~grid_rotation;
 	}
@@ -1306,7 +1307,7 @@ LLQuaternion LLManipRotate::dragConstrained( S32 x, S32 y )
 		axis1 = LLVector3::x_axis;
 	}
 
-	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (mObjectSelection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		axis1 = axis1 * grid_rotation;
 	}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llmaniptranslate.cpp b/indra/newview/llmaniptranslate.cpp
index 35c4f7f787..5f0c5e1795 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llmaniptranslate.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llmaniptranslate.cpp
@@ -714,7 +714,7 @@ BOOL LLManipTranslate::handleHover(S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask)
 				// in position changes even when the mouse moves
 				object->setPosition(new_position_local);
 				rebuild(object);
-				gAgent.getAvatarObject()->clampAttachmentPositions();
+				gAgentAvatarp->clampAttachmentPositions();
 				new_position_local = object->getPosition();
 
 				if (selectNode->mIndividualSelection)
diff --git a/indra/newview/llmorphview.cpp b/indra/newview/llmorphview.cpp
index 47234eb773..d670eb6ffd 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llmorphview.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llmorphview.cpp
@@ -89,15 +89,14 @@ void	LLMorphView::initialize()
 	mCameraYaw = 0.f;
 	mCameraDist = -1.f;
 
-	LLVOAvatar *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp || avatarp->isDead())
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->isDead())
 	{
 		gAgentCamera.changeCameraToDefault();
 		return;
 	}
 
-	avatarp->stopMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
-	avatarp->mSpecialRenderMode = 3;
+	gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
+	gAgentAvatarp->mSpecialRenderMode = 3;
 	
 	// set up camera for close look at avatar
 	mOldCameraNearClip = LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getNear();
@@ -111,11 +110,10 @@ void	LLMorphView::shutdown()
 {
 	LLVOAvatarSelf::onCustomizeEnd();
 
-	LLVOAvatar *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(avatarp && !avatarp->isDead())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
-		avatarp->mSpecialRenderMode = 0;
+		gAgentAvatarp->startMotion( ANIM_AGENT_BODY_NOISE );
+		gAgentAvatarp->mSpecialRenderMode = 0;
 		// reset camera
 		LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->setNear(mOldCameraNearClip);
 	}
@@ -164,15 +162,11 @@ void LLMorphView::updateCamera()
 {
 	if (!mCameraTargetJoint)
 	{
-		setCameraTargetJoint(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getJoint("mHead"));
-	}
-	
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( !avatar )
-	{
-		return;
-	}
-	LLJoint* root_joint = avatar->getRootJoint();
+		setCameraTargetJoint(gAgentAvatarp->getJoint("mHead"));
+	}	
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
+
+	LLJoint* root_joint = gAgentAvatarp->getRootJoint();
 	if( !root_joint )
 	{
 		return;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llmoveview.cpp b/indra/newview/llmoveview.cpp
index 58fac14349..0f22a50093 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llmoveview.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llmoveview.cpp
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 
 #include "llagent.h"
 #include "llagentcamera.h"
-#include "llvoavatarself.h" // to check gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting()
+#include "llvoavatarself.h" // to check gAgentAvatarp->isSitting()
 #include "llbottomtray.h"
 #include "llbutton.h"
 #include "llfloaterreg.h"
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ void LLFloaterMove::setMovementMode(const EMovementMode mode)
 	updateButtonsWithMovementMode(mode);
 
 	bool bHideModeButtons = MM_FLY == mode
-		|| (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting());
+		|| (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting());
 
 	showModeButtons(!bHideModeButtons);
 
@@ -388,9 +388,9 @@ void LLFloaterMove::initMovementMode()
 	}
 	setMovementMode(initMovementMode);
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		setEnabled(!gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting());
+		setEnabled(!gAgentAvatarp->isSitting());
 	}
 }
 
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ void LLFloaterMove::onOpen(const LLSD& key)
 		showModeButtons(FALSE);
 	}
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 	{
 		setSittingMode(TRUE);
 		showModeButtons(FALSE);
diff --git a/indra/newview/llnearbychatbar.cpp b/indra/newview/llnearbychatbar.cpp
index af711b6943..424b8c9a66 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llnearbychatbar.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llnearbychatbar.cpp
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ LLGestureComboList::LLGestureComboList(const LLGestureComboList::Params& p)
 	setCommitCallback(boost::bind(&LLGestureComboList::onCommitGesture, this));
 
 	// now register us as observer since we have a place to put the results
-	LLGestureManager::instance().addObserver(this);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().addObserver(this);
 
 	// refresh list from current active gestures
 	refreshGestures();
@@ -244,8 +244,8 @@ void LLGestureComboList::refreshGestures()
 	mList->clearRows();
 	mGestures.clear();
 
-	LLGestureManager::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
-	const LLGestureManager::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureManager::instance().getActiveGestures();
+	LLGestureMgr::item_map_t::const_iterator it;
+	const LLGestureMgr::item_map_t& active_gestures = LLGestureMgr::instance().getActiveGestures();
 	LLSD::Integer idx(0);
 	for (it = active_gestures.begin(); it != active_gestures.end(); ++it)
 	{
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ void LLGestureComboList::refreshGestures()
 			gesture = mGestures.at(index);
 	}
 	
-	if(gesture && LLGestureManager::instance().isGesturePlaying(gesture))
+	if(gesture && LLGestureMgr::instance().isGesturePlaying(gesture))
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ void LLGestureComboList::onCommitGesture()
 		LLMultiGesture* gesture = mGestures.at(index);
 		if(gesture)
 		{
-			LLGestureManager::instance().playGesture(gesture);
+			LLGestureMgr::instance().playGesture(gesture);
 			if(!gesture->mReplaceText.empty())
 			{
 				LLNearbyChatBar::sendChatFromViewer(gesture->mReplaceText, CHAT_TYPE_NORMAL, FALSE);
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ void LLGestureComboList::onCommitGesture()
 
 LLGestureComboList::~LLGestureComboList()
 {
-	LLGestureManager::instance().removeObserver(this);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().removeObserver(this);
 }
 
 LLNearbyChatBar::LLNearbyChatBar() 
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ void LLNearbyChatBar::onChatBoxKeystroke(LLLineEditor* caller, void* userdata)
 		std::string utf8_trigger = wstring_to_utf8str(raw_text);
 		std::string utf8_out_str(utf8_trigger);
 
-		if (LLGestureManager::instance().matchPrefix(utf8_trigger, &utf8_out_str))
+		if (LLGestureMgr::instance().matchPrefix(utf8_trigger, &utf8_out_str))
 		{
 			std::string rest_of_match = utf8_out_str.substr(utf8_trigger.size());
 			self->mChatBox->setText(utf8_trigger + rest_of_match); // keep original capitalization for user-entered part
@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ void LLNearbyChatBar::sendChat( EChatType type )
 			if (0 == channel)
 			{
 				// discard returned "found" boolean
-				LLGestureManager::instance().triggerAndReviseString(utf8text, &utf8_revised_text);
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().triggerAndReviseString(utf8text, &utf8_revised_text);
 			}
 			else
 			{
diff --git a/indra/newview/llpaneleditwearable.cpp b/indra/newview/llpaneleditwearable.cpp
index e7acc68b93..805016f089 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llpaneleditwearable.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llpaneleditwearable.cpp
@@ -602,7 +602,7 @@ LLPanel* LLPanelEditWearable::getPanel(EWearableType type)
 void LLPanelEditWearable::getSortedParams(value_map_t &sorted_params, const std::string &edit_group)
 {
 	LLWearable::visual_param_vec_t param_list;
-	ESex avatar_sex = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getSex();
+	ESex avatar_sex = gAgentAvatarp->getSex();
 
 	mWearablePtr->getVisualParams(param_list);
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llpaneloutfitsinventory.cpp b/indra/newview/llpaneloutfitsinventory.cpp
index c2f2d32142..6bda7d1546 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llpaneloutfitsinventory.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llpaneloutfitsinventory.cpp
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ void LLPanelOutfitsInventory::onSave()
 {
 	std::string outfit_name;
 
-	if (!LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitName(outfit_name))
+	if (!LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitName(outfit_name))
 	{
 		outfit_name = LLViewerFolderType::lookupNewCategoryName(LLFolderType::FT_OUTFIT);
 	}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llpreview.cpp b/indra/newview/llpreview.cpp
index 99e0b82b8f..d5ec3a36c3 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llpreview.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llpreview.cpp
@@ -179,10 +179,9 @@ void LLPreview::onCommit()
 			// update the object itself.
 			if( item->getType() == LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT )
 			{
-				LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-				if(avatarp)
+				if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 				{
-					LLViewerObject* obj = avatarp->getWornAttachment( item->getUUID() );
+					LLViewerObject* obj = gAgentAvatarp->getWornAttachment( item->getUUID() );
 					if( obj )
 					{
 						LLSelectMgr::getInstance()->deselectAll();
diff --git a/indra/newview/llpreviewanim.cpp b/indra/newview/llpreviewanim.cpp
index 0cc747f789..262961b73b 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llpreviewanim.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llpreviewanim.cpp
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ BOOL LLPreviewAnim::postBuild()
 	const LLInventoryItem* item = getItem();
 	if(item)
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->createMotion(item->getAssetUUID()); // preload the animation
+		gAgentAvatarp->createMotion(item->getAssetUUID()); // preload the animation
 		childSetText("desc", item->getDescription());
 	}
 
@@ -125,10 +125,7 @@ void LLPreviewAnim::playAnim( void *userdata )
 		{
 			self->mPauseRequest = NULL;
 			gAgent.sendAnimationRequest(itemID, ANIM_REQUEST_START);
-			
-			LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			LLMotion*   motion = avatar->findMotion(itemID);
-			
+			LLMotion* motion = gAgentAvatarp->findMotion(itemID);
 			if (motion)
 			{
 				motion->setDeactivateCallback(&endAnimCallback, (void *)(new LLHandle<LLFloater>(self->getHandle())));
@@ -136,7 +133,7 @@ void LLPreviewAnim::playAnim( void *userdata )
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			gAgent.getAvatarObject()->stopMotion(itemID);
+			gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(itemID);
 			gAgent.sendAnimationRequest(itemID, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 		}
 	}
@@ -161,10 +158,8 @@ void LLPreviewAnim::auditionAnim( void *userdata )
 		if (self->childGetValue("Anim audition btn").asBoolean() ) 
 		{
 			self->mPauseRequest = NULL;
-			gAgent.getAvatarObject()->startMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
-			
-			LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			LLMotion*   motion = avatar->findMotion(itemID);
+			gAgentAvatarp->startMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
+			LLMotion* motion = gAgentAvatarp->findMotion(itemID);
 			
 			if (motion)
 			{
@@ -173,7 +168,7 @@ void LLPreviewAnim::auditionAnim( void *userdata )
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			gAgent.getAvatarObject()->stopMotion(itemID);
+			gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(itemID);
 			gAgent.sendAnimationRequest(itemID, ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
 		}
 	}
@@ -186,11 +181,9 @@ void LLPreviewAnim::onClose(bool app_quitting)
 
 	if(item)
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->stopMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
+		gAgentAvatarp->stopMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
 		gAgent.sendAnimationRequest(item->getAssetUUID(), ANIM_REQUEST_STOP);
-					
-		LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		LLMotion*   motion = avatar->findMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
+		LLMotion* motion = gAgentAvatarp->findMotion(item->getAssetUUID());
 		
 		if (motion)
 		{
diff --git a/indra/newview/llpreviewgesture.cpp b/indra/newview/llpreviewgesture.cpp
index 57a8ca3d12..143938bcea 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llpreviewgesture.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llpreviewgesture.cpp
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ BOOL LLPreviewGesture::canClose()
 // virtual
 void LLPreviewGesture::onClose(bool app_quitting)
 {
-	LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
 }
 
 // virtual
@@ -293,13 +293,13 @@ bool LLPreviewGesture::handleSaveChangesDialog(const LLSD& notification, const L
 	switch(option)
 	{
 	case 0:  // "Yes"
-		LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
 		mCloseAfterSave = TRUE;
 		onClickSave(this);
 		break;
 
 	case 1:  // "No"
-		LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(mPreviewGesture);
 		mDirty = FALSE; // Force the dirty flag because user has clicked NO on confirm save dialog...
 		closeFloater();
 		break;
@@ -784,7 +784,7 @@ void LLPreviewGesture::refresh()
 	
 	mOptionsText->setText(optionstext);
 
-	BOOL active = LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(mItemUUID);
+	BOOL active = LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(mItemUUID);
 	mActiveCheck->set(active);
 
 	// Can only preview if there are steps
@@ -1138,10 +1138,10 @@ void LLPreviewGesture::saveIfNeeded()
 
 		// If this gesture is active, then we need to update the in-memory
 		// active map with the new pointer.
-		if (!delayedUpload && LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(mItemUUID))
+		if (!delayedUpload && LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(mItemUUID))
 		{
 			// gesture manager now owns the pointer
-			LLGestureManager::instance().replaceGesture(mItemUUID, gesture, asset_id);
+			LLGestureMgr::instance().replaceGesture(mItemUUID, gesture, asset_id);
 
 			// replaceGesture may deactivate other gestures so let the
 			// inventory know.
@@ -1702,13 +1702,13 @@ void LLPreviewGesture::onClickDelete(void* data)
 void LLPreviewGesture::onCommitActive(LLUICtrl* ctrl, void* data)
 {
 	LLPreviewGesture* self = (LLPreviewGesture*)data;
-	if (!LLGestureManager::instance().isGestureActive(self->mItemUUID))
+	if (!LLGestureMgr::instance().isGestureActive(self->mItemUUID))
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().activateGesture(self->mItemUUID);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGesture(self->mItemUUID);
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		LLGestureManager::instance().deactivateGesture(self->mItemUUID);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().deactivateGesture(self->mItemUUID);
 	}
 
 	// Make sure the (active) label in the inventory gets updated.
@@ -1747,14 +1747,14 @@ void LLPreviewGesture::onClickPreview(void* data)
 		self->mPreviewBtn->setLabel(self->getString("stop_txt"));
 
 		// play it, and delete when done
-		LLGestureManager::instance().playGesture(self->mPreviewGesture);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().playGesture(self->mPreviewGesture);
 
 		self->refresh();
 	}
 	else
 	{
 		// Will call onDonePreview() below
-		LLGestureManager::instance().stopGesture(self->mPreviewGesture);
+		LLGestureMgr::instance().stopGesture(self->mPreviewGesture);
 
 		self->refresh();
 	}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llscrollingpanelparam.cpp b/indra/newview/llscrollingpanelparam.cpp
index 95e12bf46f..7980fe1945 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llscrollingpanelparam.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llscrollingpanelparam.cpp
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ void LLScrollingPanelParam::onSliderMoved(LLUICtrl* ctrl, void* userdata)
 	if (current_weight != new_weight )
 	{
 		self->mWearable->setVisualParamWeight( param->getID(), new_weight, FALSE );
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->updateVisualParams();
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ void LLScrollingPanelParam::onHintHeldDown( LLVisualParamHint* hint )
 				&& new_percent < slider->getMaxValue())
 			{
 				mWearable->setVisualParamWeight( hint->getVisualParam()->getID(), new_weight, FALSE);
-				gAgent.getAvatarObject()->updateVisualParams();
+				gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
 
 				slider->setValue( weightToPercent( new_weight ) );
 			}
@@ -344,8 +344,7 @@ void LLScrollingPanelParam::onHintMaxMouseUp( void* userdata )
 
 	F32 elapsed_time = self->mMouseDownTimer.getElapsedTimeF32();
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		LLVisualParamHint* hint = self->mHintMax;
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llselectmgr.cpp b/indra/newview/llselectmgr.cpp
index d744f097d5..6969ae5e1e 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llselectmgr.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llselectmgr.cpp
@@ -1475,7 +1475,7 @@ void LLSelectMgr::selectionSetImage(const LLUUID& imageid)
 				object->sendTEUpdate();
 				// 1 particle effect per object				
 				LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-				effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+				effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 				effectp->setTargetObject(object);
 				effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 				effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -3619,7 +3619,7 @@ void LLSelectMgr::sendAttach(U8 attachment_point)
 {
 	LLViewerObject* attach_object = mSelectedObjects->getFirstRootObject();
 
-	if (!attach_object || !gAgent.getAvatarObject() || mSelectedObjects->mSelectType != SELECT_TYPE_WORLD)
+	if (!attach_object || !isAgentAvatarValid() || mSelectedObjects->mSelectType != SELECT_TYPE_WORLD)
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -3630,7 +3630,7 @@ void LLSelectMgr::sendAttach(U8 attachment_point)
 	BOOL build_mode = LLToolMgr::getInstance()->inEdit();
 	// Special case: Attach to default location for this object.
 	if (0 == attachment_point ||
-		get_if_there(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints, (S32)attachment_point, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL))
+		get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, (S32)attachment_point, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL))
 	{
 		sendListToRegions(
 			"ObjectAttach",
@@ -4911,10 +4911,9 @@ void LLSelectMgr::renderSilhouettes(BOOL for_hud)
 	LLGLEnable blend(GL_BLEND);
 	LLGLDepthTest gls_depth(GL_TRUE, GL_FALSE);
 
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (for_hud && avatar)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && for_hud)
 	{
-		LLBBox hud_bbox = avatar->getHUDBBox();
+		LLBBox hud_bbox = gAgentAvatarp->getHUDBBox();
 
 		F32 cur_zoom = gAgentCamera.mHUDCurZoom;
 
@@ -5023,7 +5022,7 @@ void LLSelectMgr::renderSilhouettes(BOOL for_hud)
 		}
 	}
 
-	if (for_hud && avatar)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && for_hud)
 	{
 		glMatrixMode(GL_PROJECTION);
 		gGL.popMatrix();
@@ -5399,7 +5398,7 @@ void LLSelectNode::renderOneSilhouette(const LLColor4 &color)
 	if (volume)
 	{
 		F32 silhouette_thickness;
-		if (is_hud_object && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && is_hud_object)
 		{
 			silhouette_thickness = LLSelectMgr::sHighlightThickness / gAgentCamera.mHUDCurZoom;
 		}
@@ -5609,16 +5608,16 @@ void LLSelectMgr::updateSelectionCenter()
 	{
 		mSelectedObjects->mSelectType = getSelectTypeForObject(object);
 
-		if (mSelectedObjects->mSelectType == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (mSelectedObjects->mSelectType == SELECT_TYPE_ATTACHMENT && isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			mPauseRequest = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->requestPause();
+			mPauseRequest = gAgentAvatarp->requestPause();
 		}
 		else
 		{
 			mPauseRequest = NULL;
 		}
 
-		if (mSelectedObjects->mSelectType != SELECT_TYPE_HUD && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (mSelectedObjects->mSelectType != SELECT_TYPE_HUD && isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			// reset hud ZOOM
 			gAgentCamera.mHUDTargetZoom = 1.f;
@@ -5641,10 +5640,10 @@ void LLSelectMgr::updateSelectionCenter()
 			LLViewerObject* object = node->getObject();
 			if (!object)
 				continue;
-			LLViewerObject *myAvatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
+			
 			LLViewerObject *root = object->getRootEdit();
 			if (mSelectedObjects->mSelectType == SELECT_TYPE_WORLD && // not an attachment
-				!root->isChild(myAvatar) && // not the object you're sitting on
+				!root->isChild(gAgentAvatarp) && // not the object you're sitting on
 				!object->isAvatar()) // not another avatar
 			{
 				mShowSelection = TRUE;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llsidepanelappearance.cpp b/indra/newview/llsidepanelappearance.cpp
index 9a37af4916..8364eee09d 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llsidepanelappearance.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llsidepanelappearance.cpp
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ void LLSidepanelAppearance::onFilterEdit(const std::string& search_string)
 
 void LLSidepanelAppearance::onOpenOutfitButtonClicked()
 {
-	const LLViewerInventoryItem *outfit_link = LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitLink();
+	const LLViewerInventoryItem *outfit_link = LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitLink();
 	if (!outfit_link)
 		return;
 	if (!outfit_link->getIsLinkType())
@@ -320,11 +320,11 @@ void LLSidepanelAppearance::updateVerbs()
 
 void LLSidepanelAppearance::refreshCurrentOutfitName(const std::string& name)
 {
-	mOutfitDirtyTag->setVisible(LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->isOutfitDirty());
+	mOutfitDirtyTag->setVisible(LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->isOutfitDirty());
 	if (name == "")
 	{
 		std::string outfit_name;
-		if (LLAppearanceManager::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitName(outfit_name))
+		if (LLAppearanceMgr::getInstance()->getBaseOutfitName(outfit_name))
 		{
 				mCurrentLookName->setText(outfit_name);
 				return;
@@ -366,11 +366,10 @@ void LLSidepanelAppearance::fetchInventory()
 		}
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-			 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
+		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+			 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
 		{
 			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = iter->second;
 			if (!attachment) continue;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llstartup.cpp b/indra/newview/llstartup.cpp
index 59d118abe2..2910814703 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llstartup.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llstartup.cpp
@@ -1760,7 +1760,7 @@ bool idle_startup()
 						// Could schedule and delay these for later.
 						const BOOL no_inform_server = FALSE;
 						const BOOL no_deactivate_similar = FALSE;
-						LLGestureManager::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(item_id, asset_id,
+						LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGestureWithAsset(item_id, asset_id,
 											 no_inform_server,
 											 no_deactivate_similar);
 						// We need to fetch the inventory items for these gestures
@@ -1769,7 +1769,7 @@ bool idle_startup()
 					}
 				}
 				// no need to add gesture to inventory observer, it's already made in constructor 
-				LLGestureManager::instance().fetchItems(item_ids);
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().fetchItems(item_ids);
 			}
 		}
 		gDisplaySwapBuffers = TRUE;
@@ -1864,7 +1864,7 @@ bool idle_startup()
 		if (gAgent.isFirstLogin()
 			&& !sInitialOutfit.empty()    // registration set up an outfit
 			&& !sInitialOutfitGender.empty() // and a gender
-			&& gAgent.getAvatarObject()	  // can't wear clothes without object
+			&& isAgentAvatarValid()	  // can't wear clothes without object
 			&& !gAgent.isGenderChosen() ) // nothing already loading
 		{
 			// Start loading the wearables, textures, gestures
@@ -1872,7 +1872,7 @@ bool idle_startup()
 		}
 
 		// wait precache-delay and for agent's avatar or a lot longer.
-		if(((timeout_frac > 1.f) && gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if(((timeout_frac > 1.f) && isAgentAvatarValid())
 		   || (timeout_frac > 3.f))
 		{
 			LLStartUp::setStartupState( STATE_WEARABLES_WAIT );
@@ -1928,8 +1928,8 @@ bool idle_startup()
 		if (gAgent.isFirstLogin())
 		{
 			// wait for avatar to be completely loaded
-			if (gAgent.getAvatarObject()
-				&& gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isFullyLoaded())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid()
+				&& gAgentAvatarp->isFullyLoaded())
 			{
 				//llinfos << "avatar fully loaded" << llendl;
 				LLStartUp::setStartupState( STATE_CLEANUP );
@@ -2536,7 +2536,7 @@ void LLStartUp::loadInitialOutfit( const std::string& outfit_folder_name,
 	llinfos << "starting" << llendl;
 
 	// Not going through the processAgentInitialWearables path, so need to set this here.
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(true);
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().setAttachmentInvLinkEnable(true);
 	// Initiate creation of COF, since we're also bypassing that.
 	gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_CURRENT_OUTFIT);
 	
@@ -2567,13 +2567,13 @@ void LLStartUp::loadInitialOutfit( const std::string& outfit_folder_name,
 		bool do_copy = true;
 		bool do_append = false;
 		LLViewerInventoryCategory *cat = gInventory.getCategory(cat_id);
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory(cat, do_copy, do_append);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory(cat, do_copy, do_append);
 	}
 
 	// Copy gestures
 	LLUUID dst_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_GESTURE);
 	LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb(NULL);
-	LLAppearanceManager *app_mgr = &(LLAppearanceManager::instance());
+	LLAppearanceMgr *app_mgr = &(LLAppearanceMgr::instance());
 
 	// - Copy gender-specific gestures.
 	LLUUID gestures_cat_id = findDescendentCategoryIDByName( 
@@ -2582,7 +2582,7 @@ void LLStartUp::loadInitialOutfit( const std::string& outfit_folder_name,
 	if (gestures_cat_id.notNull())
 	{
 		callAfterCategoryFetch(gestures_cat_id,
-							   boost::bind(&LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategory,
+							   boost::bind(&LLAppearanceMgr::shallowCopyCategory,
 										   app_mgr,
 										   gestures_cat_id,
 										   dst_id,
@@ -2596,7 +2596,7 @@ void LLStartUp::loadInitialOutfit( const std::string& outfit_folder_name,
 	if (common_gestures_cat_id.notNull())
 	{
 		callAfterCategoryFetch(common_gestures_cat_id,
-							   boost::bind(&LLAppearanceManager::shallowCopyCategory,
+							   boost::bind(&LLAppearanceMgr::shallowCopyCategory,
 										   app_mgr,
 										   common_gestures_cat_id,
 										   dst_id,
diff --git a/indra/newview/llstatusbar.cpp b/indra/newview/llstatusbar.cpp
index 3052134d4f..58f64ff1f3 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llstatusbar.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llstatusbar.cpp
@@ -445,11 +445,9 @@ void LLStatusBar::setHealth(S32 health)
 	{
 		if (mHealth > (health + gSavedSettings.getF32("UISndHealthReductionThreshold")))
 		{
-			LLVOAvatar *me;
-
-			if ((me = gAgent.getAvatarObject()))
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
-				if (me->getSex() == SEX_FEMALE)
+				if (gAgentAvatarp->getSex() == SEX_FEMALE)
 				{
 					make_ui_sound("UISndHealthReductionF");
 				}
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltexlayer.cpp b/indra/newview/lltexlayer.cpp
index 21c928282a..3f4dab4fea 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltexlayer.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltexlayer.cpp
@@ -284,8 +284,6 @@ void LLTexLayerSetBuffer::readBackAndUpload()
 	llinfos << "Baked " << mTexLayerSet->getBodyRegion() << llendl;
 	LLViewerStats::getInstance()->incStat(LLViewerStats::ST_TEX_BAKES);
 
-	llassert( gAgent.getAvatarObject() == mTexLayerSet->getAvatar() );
-
 	// We won't need our caches since we're baked now.  (Techically, we won't 
 	// really be baked until this image is sent to the server and the Avatar
 	// Appearance message is received.)
@@ -352,7 +350,7 @@ void LLTexLayerSetBuffer::readBackAndUpload()
 			{
 				// baked_upload_data is owned by the responder and deleted after the request completes
 				LLBakedUploadData* baked_upload_data =
-					new LLBakedUploadData(gAgent.getAvatarObject(), this->mTexLayerSet, asset_id);
+					new LLBakedUploadData(gAgentAvatarp, this->mTexLayerSet, asset_id);
 				mUploadID = asset_id;
 				
 				// upload the image
@@ -409,12 +407,10 @@ void LLTexLayerSetBuffer::onTextureUploadComplete(const LLUUID& uuid,
 {
 	LLBakedUploadData* baked_upload_data = (LLBakedUploadData*)userdata;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	if (0 == result &&
-		avatarp &&
-		!avatarp->isDead() &&
-		baked_upload_data->mAvatar == avatarp && // Sanity check: only the user's avatar should be uploading textures.
+		isAgentAvatarValid() &&
+		!gAgentAvatarp->isDead() &&
+		baked_upload_data->mAvatar == gAgentAvatarp && // Sanity check: only the user's avatar should be uploading textures.
 		baked_upload_data->mTexLayerSet->hasComposite()
 		)
 	{
@@ -439,11 +435,11 @@ void LLTexLayerSetBuffer::onTextureUploadComplete(const LLUUID& uuid,
 
 			if (result >= 0)
 			{
-				LLVOAvatarDefines::ETextureIndex baked_te = avatarp->getBakedTE(layerset_buffer->mTexLayerSet);
+				LLVOAvatarDefines::ETextureIndex baked_te = gAgentAvatarp->getBakedTE(layerset_buffer->mTexLayerSet);
 				// Update baked texture info with the new UUID
 				U64 now = LLFrameTimer::getTotalTime();		// Record starting time
 				llinfos << "Baked texture upload took " << (S32)((now - baked_upload_data->mStartTime) / 1000) << " ms" << llendl;
-				avatarp->setNewBakedTexture(baked_te, uuid);
+				gAgentAvatarp->setNewBakedTexture(baked_te, uuid);
 			}
 			else
 			{	
@@ -457,7 +453,7 @@ void LLTexLayerSetBuffer::onTextureUploadComplete(const LLUUID& uuid,
 			llinfos << "Received baked texture out of date, ignored." << llendl;
 		}
 
-		avatarp->dirtyMesh();
+		gAgentAvatarp->dirtyMesh();
 	}
 	else
 	{
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltooldraganddrop.cpp b/indra/newview/lltooldraganddrop.cpp
index 813b3bd22f..9d7f42a978 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltooldraganddrop.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltooldraganddrop.cpp
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ public:
 	virtual bool operator()(LLInventoryCategory* cat,
 							LLInventoryItem* item)
 	{
-		if(cat && (cat->getPreferredType() == LLFolderType::FT_NONE))
+		if (cat && (cat->getPreferredType() == LLFolderType::FT_NONE))
 		{
 			return true;
 		}
@@ -96,8 +96,8 @@ public:
 	virtual bool operator()(LLInventoryCategory* cat,
 							LLInventoryItem* item)
 	{
-		if(item) return true;
-		if(cat && (cat->getPreferredType() == LLFolderType::FT_NONE))
+		if (item) return true;
+		if (cat && (cat->getPreferredType() == LLFolderType::FT_NONE))
 		{
 			return true;
 		}
@@ -124,18 +124,18 @@ bool LLDroppableItem::operator()(LLInventoryCategory* cat,
 				 LLInventoryItem* item)
 {
 	bool allowed = false;
-	if(item)
+	if (item)
 	{
 		allowed = itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(item);
 
-		if(allowed
+		if (allowed
 		   && mIsTransfer
 		   && !item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER,
 							       gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			allowed = false;
 		}
-		if(allowed && !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+		if (allowed && !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			++mCountLosing;
 		}
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ bool LLUncopyableItems::operator()(LLInventoryCategory* cat,
 				   LLInventoryItem* item)
 {
 	bool uncopyable = false;
-	if(item)
+	if (item)
 	{
 		if (itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(item) &&
 		   !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
@@ -180,10 +180,10 @@ bool LLDropCopyableItems::operator()(
 	LLInventoryItem* item)
 {
 	bool allowed = false;
-	if(item)
+	if (item)
 	{
 		allowed = itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(item);
-		if(allowed &&
+		if (allowed &&
 		   !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			// whoops, can't copy it - don't allow it.
@@ -212,16 +212,16 @@ bool LLGiveable::operator()(LLInventoryCategory* cat, LLInventoryItem* item)
 		return true;
 
 	bool allowed = false;
-	if(item)
+	if (item)
 	{
 		allowed = itemTransferCommonlyAllowed(item);
-		if(allowed &&
+		if (allowed &&
 		   !item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER,
 							    gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			allowed = FALSE;
 		}
-		if(allowed &&
+		if (allowed &&
 		   !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			++mCountLosing;
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ void LLCategoryDropObserver::done()
 {
 	gInventory.removeObserver(this);
 	LLViewerObject* dst_obj = gObjectList.findObject(mObjectID);
-	if(dst_obj)
+	if (dst_obj)
 	{
 		// *FIX: coalesce these...
  		LLInventoryItem* item = NULL;
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ void LLCategoryDropObserver::done()
   		for(; it < end; ++it)
   		{
  			item = gInventory.getItem(*it);
- 			if(item)
+ 			if (item)
  			{
  				LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory(
  					dst_obj,
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ void LLCategoryDropDescendentsObserver::done()
 	}
 
 	S32 count = items.count();
-	if(count)
+	if (count)
 	{
 		std::set<LLUUID> unique_ids;
 		for(S32 i = 0; i < count; ++i)
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ void LLCategoryDropDescendentsObserver::done()
 		LLCategoryDropObserver* dropper;
 		dropper = new LLCategoryDropObserver(mObjectID, mSource);
 		dropper->fetchItems(ids);
-		if(dropper->isEverythingComplete())
+		if (dropper->isEverythingComplete())
 		{
 			dropper->done();
 		}
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginDrag(EDragAndDropType type,
 								  const LLUUID& source_id,
 								  const LLUUID& object_id)
 {
-	if(type == DAD_NONE)
+	if (type == DAD_NONE)
 	{
 		llwarns << "Attempted to start drag without a cargo type" << llendl;
 		return;
@@ -438,24 +438,24 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginDrag(EDragAndDropType type,
 	setMouseCapture( TRUE );
 	LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setTransientTool( this );
 	mCursor = UI_CURSOR_NO;
-	if((mCargoTypes[0] == DAD_CATEGORY)
+	if ((mCargoTypes[0] == DAD_CATEGORY)
 	   && ((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)))
 	{
 		LLInventoryCategory* cat = gInventory.getCategory(cargo_id);
 		// go ahead and fire & forget the descendents if we are not
 		// dragging a protected folder.
-		if(cat)
+		if (cat)
 		{
 			LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 			LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 			LLNoPreferredTypeOrItem is_not_preferred;
 			LLInventoryFetchComboObserver::folder_ref_t folder_ids;
 			LLInventoryFetchComboObserver::item_ref_t item_ids;
-			if(is_not_preferred(cat, NULL))
+			if (is_not_preferred(cat, NULL))
 			{
 				folder_ids.push_back(cargo_id);
 			}
-			gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(
+			gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (
 				cargo_id,
 				cats,
 				items,
@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginDrag(EDragAndDropType type,
 			{
 				item_ids.push_back(items.get(i)->getUUID());
 			}
-			if(!folder_ids.empty() || !item_ids.empty())
+			if (!folder_ids.empty() || !item_ids.empty())
 			{
 				LLCategoryFireAndForget fetcher;
 				fetcher.fetch(folder_ids, item_ids);
@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginMultiDrag(
 	std::vector<EDragAndDropType>::const_iterator types_it;
 	for (types_it = types.begin(); types_it != types.end(); ++types_it)
 	{
-		if(DAD_NONE == *types_it)
+		if (DAD_NONE == *types_it)
 		{
 			llwarns << "Attempted to start drag without a cargo type" << llendl;
 			return;
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginMultiDrag(
 	setMouseCapture( TRUE );
 	LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setTransientTool( this );
 	mCursor = UI_CURSOR_NO;
-	if((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
+	if ((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
 	{
 		// find categories (i.e. inventory folders) in the cargo.
 		LLInventoryCategory* cat = NULL;
@@ -516,16 +516,16 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginMultiDrag(
 		for(S32 i = 0; i < count; ++i)
 		{
 			cat = gInventory.getCategory(cargo_ids[i]);
-			if(cat)
+			if (cat)
 			{
 				LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 				LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 				LLNoPreferredType is_not_preferred;
-				if(is_not_preferred(cat, NULL))
+				if (is_not_preferred(cat, NULL))
 				{
 					cat_ids.insert(cat->getUUID());
 				}
-				gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(
+				gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (
 					cat->getUUID(),
 					cats,
 					items,
@@ -538,7 +538,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::beginMultiDrag(
 				}
 			}
 		}
-		if(!cat_ids.empty())
+		if (!cat_ids.empty())
 		{
 			LLInventoryFetchComboObserver::folder_ref_t folder_ids;
 			LLInventoryFetchComboObserver::item_ref_t item_ids;
@@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::onMouseCaptureLost()
 
 BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleMouseUp( S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask )
 {
-	if( hasMouseCapture() )
+	if (hasMouseCapture())
 	{
 		EAcceptance acceptance = ACCEPT_NO;
 		dragOrDrop( x, y, mask, TRUE, &acceptance );
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleMouseUp( S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask )
 
 ECursorType LLToolDragAndDrop::acceptanceToCursor( EAcceptance acceptance )
 {
-	switch( acceptance )
+	switch (acceptance)
 	{
 	case ACCEPT_YES_MULTI:
 		if (mCargoIDs.size() > 1)
@@ -698,7 +698,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dragOrDrop( S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask, BOOL drop,
 
 	mToolTipMsg.clear();
 
-	if(top_view)
+	if (top_view)
 	{
 		handled = TRUE;
 
@@ -763,7 +763,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dragOrDrop( S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask, BOOL drop,
 		}
 	}
 
-	if(!handled)
+	if (!handled)
 	{
 		handled = TRUE;
 
@@ -821,7 +821,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dragOrDrop( S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask, BOOL drop,
 		}
 	}
 
-	if ( !handled )
+	if (!handled)
 	{
 		dragOrDrop3D( x, y, mask, drop, acceptance );
 	}
@@ -874,7 +874,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::pick(const LLPickInfo& pick_info)
 		if (hit_obj->isAttachment() && !hit_obj->isHUDAttachment())
 		{
 			LLVOAvatar* avatar = LLVOAvatar::findAvatarFromAttachment( hit_obj );
-			if( !avatar )
+			if (!avatar)
 			{
 				mLastAccept = ACCEPT_NO;
 				mCursor = UI_CURSOR_NO;
@@ -886,7 +886,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::pick(const LLPickInfo& pick_info)
 
 		if (hit_obj->isAvatar())
 		{
-			if(((LLVOAvatar*) hit_obj)->isSelf())
+			if (((LLVOAvatar*) hit_obj)->isSelf())
 			{
 				target = DT_SELF;
 				hit_face = -1;
@@ -972,7 +972,7 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleDropTextureProtections(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 	// Always succeed if....
 	// texture is from the library 
 	// or already in the contents of the object
-	if(SOURCE_LIBRARY == source)
+	if (SOURCE_LIBRARY == source)
 	{
 		// dropping a texture from the library always just works.
 		return TRUE;
@@ -1000,7 +1000,7 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleDropTextureProtections(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 	if (!item) return FALSE;
 	
 	LLPointer<LLViewerInventoryItem> new_item = new LLViewerInventoryItem(item);
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_COPY, gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_COPY, gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		// Check that we can add the texture as inventory to the object
 		if (willObjectAcceptInventory(hit_obj,item) < ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE )
@@ -1008,20 +1008,20 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleDropTextureProtections(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 			return FALSE;
 		}
 		// make sure the object has the texture in it's inventory.
-		if(SOURCE_AGENT == source)
+		if (SOURCE_AGENT == source)
 		{
 			// Remove the texture from local inventory. The server
 			// will actually remove the item from agent inventory.
 			gInventory.deleteObject(item->getUUID());
 			gInventory.notifyObservers();
 		}
-		else if(SOURCE_WORLD == source)
+		else if (SOURCE_WORLD == source)
 		{
 			// *FIX: if the objects are in different regions, and the
 			// source region has crashed, you can bypass these
 			// permissions.
 			LLViewerObject* src_obj = gObjectList.findObject(src_id);
-			if(src_obj)
+			if (src_obj)
 			{
 				src_obj->removeInventory(item->getUUID());
 			}
@@ -1036,7 +1036,7 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::handleDropTextureProtections(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
  		// TODO: Check to see if adding the item was successful; if not, then
 		// we should return false here.
 	}
-	else if(!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER,
+	else if (!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER,
 													 gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		// Check that we can add the texture as inventory to the object
@@ -1068,7 +1068,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropTextureAllFaces(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 	}
 	LLUUID asset_id = item->getAssetUUID();
 	BOOL success = handleDropTextureProtections(hit_obj, item, source, src_id);
-	if(!success)
+	if (!success)
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1110,7 +1110,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropTextureOneFace(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 	}
 	LLUUID asset_id = item->getAssetUUID();
 	BOOL success = handleDropTextureProtections(hit_obj, item, source, src_id);
-	if(!success)
+	if (!success)
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1133,32 +1133,32 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropScript(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 {
 	// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 	// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-	if((SOURCE_WORLD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource)
+	if ((SOURCE_WORLD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource)
 	   || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource))
 	{
 		llwarns << "Call to LLToolDragAndDrop::dropScript() from world"
 			<< " or notecard." << llendl;
 		return;
 	}
-	if(hit_obj && item)
+	if (hit_obj && item)
 	{
 		LLPointer<LLViewerInventoryItem> new_script = new LLViewerInventoryItem(item);
-		if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+		if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 		{
-			if(SOURCE_AGENT == source)
+			if (SOURCE_AGENT == source)
 			{
 				// Remove the script from local inventory. The server
 				// will actually remove the item from agent inventory.
 				gInventory.deleteObject(item->getUUID());
 				gInventory.notifyObservers();
 			}
-			else if(SOURCE_WORLD == source)
+			else if (SOURCE_WORLD == source)
 			{
 				// *FIX: if the objects are in different regions, and
 				// the source region has crashed, you can bypass
 				// these permissions.
 				LLViewerObject* src_obj = gObjectList.findObject(src_id);
-				if(src_obj)
+				if (src_obj)
 				{
 					src_obj->removeInventory(item->getUUID());
 				}
@@ -1174,7 +1174,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropScript(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 
 		// VEFFECT: SetScript
 		LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 		effectp->setTargetObject(hit_obj);
 		effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 		effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -1198,7 +1198,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return;
 	
 	//if (regionp
 	//	&& (regionp->getRegionFlags() & REGION_FLAGS_SANDBOX))
@@ -1209,7 +1209,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 	// this will remove the object from inventory after rez. Only
 	// bother with this check if we would not normally remove from
 	// inventory.
-	if(!remove_from_inventory
+	if (!remove_from_inventory
 		&& !item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		remove_from_inventory = TRUE;
@@ -1220,7 +1220,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 	// hitting objects that were clipped by the near plane or culled
 	// on the viewer.
 	LLUUID ray_target_id;
-	if( raycast_target )
+	if (raycast_target)
 	{
 		ray_target_id = raycast_target->getID();
 	}
@@ -1232,7 +1232,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 	// Check if it's in the trash.
 	bool is_in_trash = false;
 	const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-	if(gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
+	if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 	{
 		is_in_trash = true;
 		remove_from_inventory = TRUE;
@@ -1290,7 +1290,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 	pack_permissions_slam(msg, item->getFlags(), item->getPermissions());
 
 	LLUUID folder_id = item->getParentUUID();
-	if((SOURCE_LIBRARY == mSource) || (is_in_trash))
+	if ((SOURCE_LIBRARY == mSource) || (is_in_trash))
 	{
 		// since it's coming from the library or trash, we want to not
 		// 'take' it back to the same place.
@@ -1324,7 +1324,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 		gViewerWindow->getWindow()->incBusyCount();
 	}
 
-	if(remove_from_inventory)
+	if (remove_from_inventory)
 	{
 		// Delete it from inventory immediately so that users cannot
 		// easily bypass copy protection in laggy situations. If the
@@ -1335,7 +1335,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropObject(LLViewerObject* raycast_target,
 
 	// VEFFECT: DropObject
 	LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 	effectp->setPositionGlobal(mLastHitPos);
 	effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 	effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -1350,7 +1350,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 {
 	// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 	// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-	if((SOURCE_WORLD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource)
+	if ((SOURCE_WORLD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource)
 	   || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == LLToolDragAndDrop::getInstance()->mSource))
 	{
 		llwarns << "Call to LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory() from world"
@@ -1362,9 +1362,9 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 	time_t creation_date = time_corrected();
 	new_item->setCreationDate(creation_date);
 
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
-		if(SOURCE_AGENT == source)
+		if (SOURCE_AGENT == source)
 		{
 			// Remove the inventory item from local inventory. The
 			// server will actually remove the item from agent
@@ -1372,13 +1372,13 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 			gInventory.deleteObject(item->getUUID());
 			gInventory.notifyObservers();
 		}
-		else if(SOURCE_WORLD == source)
+		else if (SOURCE_WORLD == source)
 		{
 			// *FIX: if the objects are in different regions, and the
 			// source region has crashed, you can bypass these
 			// permissions.
 			LLViewerObject* src_obj = gObjectList.findObject(src_id);
-			if(src_obj)
+			if (src_obj)
 			{
 				src_obj->removeInventory(item->getUUID());
 			}
@@ -1398,7 +1398,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::dropInventory(LLViewerObject* hit_obj,
 
 	// VEFFECT: AddToInventory
 	LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 	effectp->setTargetObject(hit_obj);
 	effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 	effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -1411,11 +1411,11 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 									  
 {
 	llinfos << "LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventory()" << llendl;
-	if(!isInventoryGiveAcceptable(item))
+	if (!isInventoryGiveAcceptable(item))
 	{
 		return;
 	}
-	if(item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		// just give it away.
 		LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryItem(to_agent, item, im_session_id);
@@ -1439,7 +1439,7 @@ bool LLToolDragAndDrop::handleCopyProtectedItem(const LLSD& notification, const
 	{
 	case 0:  // "Yes"
 		item = gInventory.getItem(notification["payload"]["item_id"].asUUID());
-		if(item)
+		if (item)
 		{
 			LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryItem(notification["payload"]["agent_id"].asUUID(),
 													   item);
@@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryItem(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 												LLInventoryItem* item,
 												const LLUUID& im_session_id)
 {
-	if(!item) return;
+	if (!item) return;
 	std::string name;
 	LLAgentUI::buildFullname(name);
 	LLUUID transaction_id;
@@ -1496,7 +1496,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryItem(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 
 	// VEFFECT: giveInventory
 	LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+	effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 	effectp->setTargetObject(gObjectList.findObject(to_agent));
 	effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 	effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -1543,21 +1543,17 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 											  const LLUUID& im_session_id)
 
 {
-	if(!cat) return;
+	if (!cat) return;
 	llinfos << "LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventoryCategory() - "
 			<< cat->getUUID() << llendl;
 
-	LLVOAvatar* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( !my_avatar )
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// Test out how many items are being given.
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 	LLGiveable giveable;
-	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(cat->getUUID(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (cat->getUUID(),
 									cats,
 									items,
 									LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH,
@@ -1566,31 +1562,31 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 	bool complete = true;
 	for(S32 i = 0; i < count; ++i)
 	{
-		if(!gInventory.isCategoryComplete(cats.get(i)->getUUID()))
+		if (!gInventory.isCategoryComplete(cats.get(i)->getUUID()))
 		{
 			complete = false;
 			break;
 		}
 	}
-	if(!complete)
+	if (!complete)
 	{
 		LLNotificationsUtil::add("IncompleteInventory");
 		return;
 	}
  	count = items.count() + cats.count();
- 	if(count > MAX_ITEMS)
+ 	if (count > MAX_ITEMS)
   	{
 		LLNotificationsUtil::add("TooManyItems");
   		return;
   	}
- 	else if(count == 0)
+ 	else if (count == 0)
   	{
 		LLNotificationsUtil::add("NoItems");
   		return;
   	}
 	else
 	{
-		if(0 == giveable.countNoCopy())
+		if (0 == giveable.countNoCopy())
 		{
 			LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(to_agent, cat, im_session_id);
 		}
@@ -1616,14 +1612,14 @@ bool LLToolDragAndDrop::handleCopyProtectedCategory(const LLSD& notification, co
 	{
 	case 0:  // "Yes"
 		cat = gInventory.getCategory(notification["payload"]["folder_id"].asUUID());
-		if(cat)
+		if (cat)
 		{
 			LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(notification["payload"]["agent_id"].asUUID(),
 														   cat);
 			LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 			LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 			LLUncopyableItems remove;
-			gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(cat->getUUID(),
+			gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (cat->getUUID(),
 											cats,
 											items,
 											LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH,
@@ -1654,7 +1650,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 													const LLUUID& im_session_id)
 
 {
-	if(!cat) return;
+	if (!cat) return;
 	llinfos << "LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory() - "
 			<< cat->getUUID() << llendl;
 
@@ -1665,7 +1661,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 	LLGiveable giveable;
-	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(cat->getUUID(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (cat->getUUID(),
 									cats,
 									items,
 									LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH,
@@ -1675,12 +1671,12 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 	// MTUBYTES or 18 * count < 1200 => count < 1200/18 =>
 	// 66. I've cut it down a bit from there to give some pad.
  	S32 count = items.count() + cats.count();
- 	if(count > MAX_ITEMS)
+ 	if (count > MAX_ITEMS)
   	{
 		LLNotificationsUtil::add("TooManyItems");
   		return;
   	}
- 	else if(count == 0)
+ 	else if (count == 0)
   	{
 		LLNotificationsUtil::add("NoItems");
   		return;
@@ -1739,7 +1735,7 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 
 		// VEFFECT: giveInventoryCategory
 		LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 		effectp->setTargetObject(gObjectList.findObject(to_agent));
 		effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 		effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -1754,35 +1750,31 @@ void LLToolDragAndDrop::commitGiveInventoryCategory(const LLUUID& to_agent,
 // static
 BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::isInventoryGiveAcceptable(LLInventoryItem* item)
 {
-	if(!item)
+	if (!item)
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
 	BOOL copyable = FALSE;
-	if(item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID())) copyable = TRUE;
+	if (item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID())) copyable = TRUE;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!my_avatar)
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	BOOL acceptable = TRUE;
 	switch(item->getType())
 	{
 	case LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT:
-		if(my_avatar->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
+		if (gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 			acceptable = FALSE;
 		}
 		break;
 	case LLAssetType::AT_BODYPART:
 	case LLAssetType::AT_CLOTHING:
-		if(!copyable && gAgentWearables.isWearingItem(item->getUUID()))
+		if (!copyable && gAgentWearables.isWearingItem(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 			acceptable = FALSE;
 		}
@@ -1796,33 +1788,29 @@ BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::isInventoryGiveAcceptable(LLInventoryItem* item)
 // Static
 BOOL LLToolDragAndDrop::isInventoryGroupGiveAcceptable(LLInventoryItem* item)
 {
-	if(!item)
+	if (!item)
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
 
 	// These permissions are double checked in the simulator in
 	// LLGroupNoticeInventoryItemFetch::result().
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		return FALSE;
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!my_avatar)
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	BOOL acceptable = TRUE;
 	switch(item->getType())
 	{
 	case LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT:
-		if(my_avatar->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
+		if (gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 			acceptable = FALSE;
 		}
@@ -1848,7 +1836,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::willObjectAcceptInventory(LLViewerObject* obj, LL
 	// help make sure that drops that are from an object to an object
 	// don't have to worry about order of evaluation. Think of this
 	// like check for self in assignment.
-	if(obj->getID() == item->getParentUUID())
+	if (obj->getID() == item->getParentUUID())
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -1857,19 +1845,17 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::willObjectAcceptInventory(LLViewerObject* obj, LL
 	//							  gAgent.getGroupID())
 	//			 && (obj->mPermModify || obj->mFlagAllowInventoryAdd));
 	BOOL worn = FALSE;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = NULL;
 	switch(item->getType())
 	{
 	case LLAssetType::AT_OBJECT:
-		my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if(my_avatar && my_avatar->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 				worn = TRUE;
 		}
 		break;
 	case LLAssetType::AT_BODYPART:
 	case LLAssetType::AT_CLOTHING:
-		if(gAgentWearables.isWearingItem(item->getUUID()))
+		if (gAgentWearables.isWearingItem(item->getUUID()))
 		{
 			worn = TRUE;
 		}
@@ -1880,7 +1866,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::willObjectAcceptInventory(LLViewerObject* obj, LL
 	const LLPermissions& perm = item->getPermissions();
 	BOOL modify = (obj->permModify() || obj->flagAllowInventoryAdd());
 	BOOL transfer = FALSE;
-	if((obj->permYouOwner() && (perm.getOwner() == gAgent.getID()))
+	if ((obj->permYouOwner() && (perm.getOwner() == gAgent.getID()))
 	   || perm.allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		transfer = TRUE;
@@ -1888,15 +1874,15 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::willObjectAcceptInventory(LLViewerObject* obj, LL
 	BOOL volume = (LL_PCODE_VOLUME == obj->getPCode());
 	BOOL attached = obj->isAttachment();
 	BOOL unrestricted = ((perm.getMaskBase() & PERM_ITEM_UNRESTRICTED) == PERM_ITEM_UNRESTRICTED) ? TRUE : FALSE;
-	if(attached && !unrestricted)
+	if (attached && !unrestricted)
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO_LOCKED;
 	}
-	else if(modify && transfer && volume && !worn)
+	else if (modify && transfer && volume && !worn)
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_YES_MULTI;
 	}
-	else if(!modify)
+	else if (!modify)
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO_LOCKED;
 	}
@@ -1927,12 +1913,12 @@ bool LLToolDragAndDrop::handleGiveDragAndDrop(LLUUID dest_agent, LLUUID session_
 	case DAD_CALLINGCARD:
 	{
 		LLViewerInventoryItem* inv_item = (LLViewerInventoryItem*)cargo_data;
-		if(gInventory.getItem(inv_item->getUUID())
+		if (gInventory.getItem(inv_item->getUUID())
 		   && LLToolDragAndDrop::isInventoryGiveAcceptable(inv_item))
 		{
 			// *TODO: get multiple object transfers working
 			*accept = ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE;
-			if(drop)
+			if (drop)
 			{
 				LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventory(dest_agent, inv_item, session_id);
 			}
@@ -1950,11 +1936,11 @@ bool LLToolDragAndDrop::handleGiveDragAndDrop(LLUUID dest_agent, LLUUID session_
 	case DAD_CATEGORY:
 	{
 		LLViewerInventoryCategory* inv_cat = (LLViewerInventoryCategory*)cargo_data;
-		if( gInventory.getCategory( inv_cat->getUUID() ) )
+		if (gInventory.getCategory(inv_cat->getUUID()))
 		{
 			// *TODO: get multiple object transfers working
 			*accept = ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE;
-			if(drop)
+			if (drop)
 			{
 				LLToolDragAndDrop::giveInventoryCategory(dest_agent, inv_cat, session_id);
 			}
@@ -1995,7 +1981,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezAttachmentFromInv(
 {
 	lldebugs << "LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezAttachmentFromInv()" << llendl;
 	// must be in the user's inventory
-	if(mSource != SOURCE_AGENT && mSource != SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+	if (mSource != SOURCE_AGENT && mSource != SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -2003,25 +1989,24 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezAttachmentFromInv(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
 	// must not be in the trash
 	const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-	if( gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf( item->getUUID(), trash_id ) )
+	if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
 
 	// must not be already wearing it
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(!avatarp || avatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()) )
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
 
-	if( drop )
+	if (drop)
 	{
-		if(mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+		if (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 		{
 			LLPointer<LLInventoryCallback> cb = new RezAttachmentCallback(0);
 			copy_inventory_item(
@@ -2053,10 +2038,9 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnLand(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( !my_avatar || my_avatar->isWearingAttachment( item->getUUID() ) )
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -2081,7 +2065,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnLand(
 
 	// check if the item can be copied. If not, send that to the sim
 	// which will remove the inventory item.
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		accept = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 		remove_inventory = TRUE;
@@ -2089,13 +2073,13 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnLand(
 
 	// Check if it's in the trash.
 	const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-	if(gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
+	if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 	{
 		accept = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 		remove_inventory = TRUE;
 	}
 
-	if(drop)
+	if (drop)
 	{
 		dropObject(obj, TRUE, FALSE, remove_inventory);
 	}
@@ -2116,24 +2100,23 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnObject(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* my_avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( !my_avatar || my_avatar->isWearingAttachment( item->getUUID() ) )
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid() || gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
 
-	if((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
+	if ((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
 	{
 		// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 		// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-		if(mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
+		if (mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
 		{
 			return ACCEPT_NO;
 		}
 
 		EAcceptance rv = willObjectAcceptInventory(obj, item);
-		if(drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
+		if (drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
 		{
 			dropInventory(obj, item, mSource, mSourceID);
 		}
@@ -2159,7 +2142,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnObject(
 	
 	// check if the item can be copied. If not, send that to the sim
 	// which will remove the inventory item.
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		accept = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 		remove_inventory = TRUE;
@@ -2167,13 +2150,13 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezObjectOnObject(
 
 	// Check if it's in the trash.
 	const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-	if(gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
+	if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 	{
 		accept = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 		remove_inventory = TRUE;
 	}
 
-	if(drop)
+	if (drop)
 	{
 		dropObject(obj, FALSE, FALSE, remove_inventory);
 	}
@@ -2188,7 +2171,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezScript(
 
 	// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 	// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-	if((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
+	if ((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -2196,9 +2179,9 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezScript(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	EAcceptance rv = willObjectAcceptInventory(obj, item);
-	if(drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
+	if (drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
 	{
 		// rez in the script active by default, rez in inactive if the
 		// control key is being held down.
@@ -2226,7 +2209,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dTextureObject(
 
 	// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 	// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-	if((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
+	if ((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -2234,29 +2217,29 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dTextureObject(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	EAcceptance rv = willObjectAcceptInventory(obj, item);
-	if((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
+	if ((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
 	{
-		if((ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv) && drop)
+		if ((ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv) && drop)
 		{
 			dropInventory(obj, item, mSource, mSourceID);
 		}
 		return rv;
 	}
-	if(!obj->permModify())
+	if (!obj->permModify())
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO_LOCKED;
 	}
 	//If texture !copyable don't texture or you'll never get it back.
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
 
-	if(drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
+	if (drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
 	{
-		if((mask & MASK_SHIFT))
+		if ((mask & MASK_SHIFT))
 		{
 			dropTextureAllFaces(obj, item, mSource, mSourceID);
 		}
@@ -2267,7 +2250,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dTextureObject(
 		
 		// VEFFECT: SetTexture
 		LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+		effectp->setSourceObject(gAgentAvatarp);
 		effectp->setTargetObject(obj);
 		effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 		effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
@@ -2281,9 +2264,9 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dTextureSelf(
 	LLViewerObject* obj, S32 face, MASK mask, BOOL drop)
 {
 	lldebugs << "LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dTextureAvatar()" << llendl;
-	if(drop)
+	if (drop)
 	{
-		if( !(mask & MASK_SHIFT) )
+		if (!(mask & MASK_SHIFT))
 		{
 			dropTextureOneFaceAvatar( (LLVOAvatar*)obj, face, (LLInventoryItem*)mCargoData);
 		}
@@ -2299,18 +2282,18 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dWearItem(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
-	if(mSource == SOURCE_AGENT || mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+	if (mSource == SOURCE_AGENT || mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 	{
 		// it's in the agent inventory
 		const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-		if( gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf( item->getUUID(), trash_id ) )
+		if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 		{
 			return ACCEPT_NO;
 		}
 
-		if( drop )
+		if (drop)
 		{
 			// Don't wear anything until initial wearables are loaded, can
 			// destroy clothing items.
@@ -2320,7 +2303,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dWearItem(
 				return ACCEPT_NO;
 			}
 
-			if(mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+			if (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 			{
 				// create item based on that one, and put it on if that
 				// was a success.
@@ -2354,21 +2337,21 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dActivateGesture(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
-	if(mSource == SOURCE_AGENT || mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+	if (mSource == SOURCE_AGENT || mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 	{
 		// it's in the agent inventory
 		const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-		if( gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf( item->getUUID(), trash_id ) )
+		if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(item->getUUID(), trash_id))
 		{
 			return ACCEPT_NO;
 		}
 
-		if( drop )
+		if (drop)
 		{
 			LLUUID item_id;
-			if(mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+			if (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 			{
 				// create item based on that one, and put it on if that
 				// was a success.
@@ -2383,7 +2366,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dActivateGesture(
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				LLGestureManager::instance().activateGesture(item->getUUID());
+				LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGesture(item->getUUID());
 				gInventory.updateItem(item);
 				gInventory.notifyObservers();
 			}
@@ -2403,7 +2386,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dWearCategory(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* category;
 	locateInventory(item, category);
-	if(!category) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!category) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
 	if (drop)
 	{
@@ -2416,26 +2399,26 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dWearCategory(
 		}
 	}
 
-	if(mSource == SOURCE_AGENT)
+	if (mSource == SOURCE_AGENT)
 	{
 		const LLUUID trash_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::FT_TRASH);
-		if( gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf( category->getUUID(), trash_id ) )
+		if (gInventory.isObjectDescendentOf(category->getUUID(), trash_id))
 		{
 			return ACCEPT_NO;
 		}
 
-		if(drop)
+		if (drop)
 		{
 		    BOOL append = ( (mask & MASK_SHIFT) ? TRUE : FALSE );
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, false, append);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, false, append);
 		}
 		return ACCEPT_YES_MULTI;
 	}
-	else if(mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
+	else if (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY)
 	{
-		if(drop)
+		if (drop)
 		{
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, true, false);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearInventoryCategory(category, true, false);
 		}
 		return ACCEPT_YES_MULTI;
 	}
@@ -2454,7 +2437,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventory(
 
 	// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 	// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
-	if((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
+	if ((SOURCE_WORLD == mSource) || (SOURCE_NOTECARD == mSource))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
@@ -2462,7 +2445,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventory(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	LLViewerObject* root_object = obj;
 	if (obj && obj->getParent())
 	{
@@ -2474,7 +2457,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventory(
 	}
 
 	EAcceptance rv = willObjectAcceptInventory(root_object, item);
-	if(root_object && drop && (ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE <= rv))
+	if (root_object && drop && (ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE <= rv))
 	{
 		dropInventory(root_object, item, mSource, mSourceID);
 	}
@@ -2518,7 +2501,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventoryCategory(
 	LLDroppableItem droppable(!obj->permYouOwner());
 	LLInventoryModel::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLInventoryModel::item_array_t items;
-	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(cat->getUUID(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (cat->getUUID(),
 					cats,
 					items,
 					LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH,
@@ -2547,7 +2530,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventoryCategory(
 	{
 		const LLViewerInventoryCategory *cat = (*cat_iter);
 		rv = gInventory.isCategoryComplete(cat->getUUID()) ? ACCEPT_YES_MULTI : ACCEPT_NO;
-		if(rv < ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE)
+		if (rv < ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE)
 		{
 			lldebugs << "Category " << cat->getUUID() << "is not complete." << llendl;
 			break;
@@ -2590,7 +2573,7 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dUpdateInventoryCategory(
 		}
 		LLCategoryDropObserver* dropper = new LLCategoryDropObserver(obj->getID(), mSource);
 		dropper->fetchItems(ids);
-		if(dropper->isEverythingComplete())
+		if (dropper->isEverythingComplete())
 		{
 			dropper->done();
 		}
@@ -2615,27 +2598,26 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventoryObject(
 	lldebugs << "LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventoryObject()" << llendl;
 
 	// item has to be in agent inventory.
-	if(mSource != SOURCE_AGENT) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (mSource != SOURCE_AGENT) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
 	// find the item now.
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowOperationBy(PERM_TRANSFER, gAgent.getID()))
 	{
 		// cannot give away no-transfer objects
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if(avatarp && avatarp->isWearingAttachment( item->getUUID() ) )
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isWearingAttachment(item->getUUID()))
 	{
 		// You can't give objects that are attached to you
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
-	if(obj && avatarp)
+	if (obj && isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		if(drop)
+		if (drop)
 		{
 			giveInventory(obj->getID(), item );
 		}
@@ -2652,16 +2634,16 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventory(
 {
 	lldebugs << "LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventory()" << llendl;
 	// item has to be in agent inventory.
-	if(mSource != SOURCE_AGENT) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (mSource != SOURCE_AGENT) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
-	if(!isInventoryGiveAcceptable(item))
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!isInventoryGiveAcceptable(item))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
 	}
-	if(drop && obj)
+	if (drop && obj)
 	{
 		giveInventory(obj->getID(), item);
 	}
@@ -2674,12 +2656,12 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventoryCategory(
 	LLViewerObject* obj, S32 face, MASK mask, BOOL drop)
 {
 	lldebugs << "LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dGiveInventoryCategory()" << llendl;
-	if(drop && obj)
+	if (drop && obj)
 	{
 		LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 		LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 		locateInventory(item, cat);
-		if(!cat) return ACCEPT_NO;
+		if (!cat) return ACCEPT_NO;
 		giveInventoryCategory(obj->getID(), cat);
 	}
 	// *TODO: deal with all the issues surrounding multi-object
@@ -2695,14 +2677,14 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezFromObjectOnLand(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item = NULL;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat = NULL;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 
-	if(!gAgent.allowOperation(PERM_COPY, item->getPermissions())
+	if (!gAgent.allowOperation(PERM_COPY, item->getPermissions())
 		|| !item->getPermissions().allowTransferTo(LLUUID::null))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO_LOCKED;
 	}
-	if(drop)
+	if (drop)
 	{
 		dropObject(obj, TRUE, TRUE, FALSE);
 	}
@@ -2716,8 +2698,8 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezFromObjectOnObject(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item;
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
-	if((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
+	if (!item || !item->isComplete()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if ((mask & MASK_CONTROL))
 	{
 		// *HACK: In order to resolve SL-22177, we need to block drags
 		// from notecards and objects onto other objects.
@@ -2725,19 +2707,19 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dRezFromObjectOnObject(
 
 		// *HACK: uncomment this when appropriate
 		//EAcceptance rv = willObjectAcceptInventory(obj, item);
-		//if(drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
+		//if (drop && (ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE <= rv))
 		//{
 		//	dropInventory(obj, item, mSource, mSourceID);
 		//}
 		//return rv;
 	}
-	if(!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID(),
+	if (!item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID(),
 										   gAgent.getGroupID())
 	   || !item->getPermissions().allowTransferTo(LLUUID::null))
 	{
 		return ACCEPT_NO_LOCKED;
 	}
-	if(drop)
+	if (drop)
 	{
 		dropObject(obj, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE);
 	}
@@ -2753,23 +2735,23 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dCategoryOnLand(
 	LLInventoryItem* item;
 	LLInventoryCategory* cat;
 	locateInventory(item, cat);
-	if(!cat) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!cat) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	EAcceptance rv = ACCEPT_NO;
 
 	// find all the items in the category
 	LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t cats;
 	LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 	LLDropCopyableItems droppable;
-	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf(cat->getUUID(),
+	gInventory.collectDescendentsIf (cat->getUUID(),
 									cats,
 									items,
 									LLInventoryModel::EXCLUDE_TRASH,
 									droppable);
-	if(items.count() > 0)
+	if (items.count() > 0)
 	{
 		rv = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 	}
-	if((rv >= ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE) && drop)
+	if ((rv >= ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE) && drop)
 	{
 		createContainer(items, cat->getName());
 		return ACCEPT_NO;
@@ -2792,19 +2774,19 @@ EAcceptance LLToolDragAndDrop::dad3dAssetOnLand(
 	LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t items;
 	LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t copyable_items;
 	locateMultipleInventory(items, cats);
-	if(!items.count()) return ACCEPT_NO;
+	if (!items.count()) return ACCEPT_NO;
 	EAcceptance rv = ACCEPT_NO;
 	for (S32 i = 0; i < items.count(); i++)
 	{
 		LLInventoryItem* item = items[i];
-		if(item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
+		if (item->getPermissions().allowCopyBy(gAgent.getID()))
 		{
 			copyable_items.put(item);
 			rv = ACCEPT_YES_SINGLE;
 		}
 	}
 
-	if((rv >= ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE) && drop)
+	if ((rv >= ACCEPT_YES_COPY_SINGLE) && drop)
 	{
 		createContainer(copyable_items, NULL);
 	}
@@ -2819,20 +2801,20 @@ LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateInventory(
 {
 	item = NULL;
 	cat = NULL;
-	if(mCargoIDs.empty()) return NULL;
-	if((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
+	if (mCargoIDs.empty()) return NULL;
+	if ((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
 	{
 		// The object should be in user inventory.
 		item = (LLViewerInventoryItem*)gInventory.getItem(mCargoIDs[mCurItemIndex]);
 		cat = (LLViewerInventoryCategory*)gInventory.getCategory(mCargoIDs[mCurItemIndex]);
 	}
-	else if(mSource == SOURCE_WORLD)
+	else if (mSource == SOURCE_WORLD)
 	{
 		// This object is in some task inventory somewhere.
 		LLViewerObject* obj = gObjectList.findObject(mSourceID);
-		if(obj)
+		if (obj)
 		{
-			if((mCargoTypes[mCurItemIndex] == DAD_CATEGORY)
+			if ((mCargoTypes[mCurItemIndex] == DAD_CATEGORY)
 			   || (mCargoTypes[mCurItemIndex] == DAD_ROOT_CATEGORY))
 			{
 				cat = (LLViewerInventoryCategory*)obj->getInventoryObject(mCargoIDs[mCurItemIndex]);
@@ -2843,16 +2825,16 @@ LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateInventory(
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	else if(mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
+	else if (mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
 	{
 		LLPreviewNotecard* preview = LLFloaterReg::findTypedInstance<LLPreviewNotecard>("preview_notecard", mSourceID);
-		if(preview)
+		if (preview)
 		{
 			item = (LLViewerInventoryItem*)preview->getDragItem();
 		}
 	}
-	if(item) return item;
-	if(cat) return cat;
+	if (item) return item;
+	if (cat) return cat;
 	return NULL;
 }
 
@@ -2860,8 +2842,8 @@ LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateInventory(
 LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateMultipleInventory(LLViewerInventoryCategory::cat_array_t& cats,
 															  LLViewerInventoryItem::item_array_t& items)
 {
-	if(mCargoIDs.count() == 0) return NULL;
-	if((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
+	if (mCargoIDs.count() == 0) return NULL;
+	if ((mSource == SOURCE_AGENT) || (mSource == SOURCE_LIBRARY))
 	{
 		// The object should be in user inventory.
 		for (S32 i = 0; i < mCargoIDs.count(); i++)
@@ -2878,13 +2860,13 @@ LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateMultipleInventory(LLViewerInventoryC
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	else if(mSource == SOURCE_WORLD)
+	else if (mSource == SOURCE_WORLD)
 	{
 		// This object is in some task inventory somewhere.
 		LLViewerObject* obj = gObjectList.findObject(mSourceID);
-		if(obj)
+		if (obj)
 		{
-			if((mCargoType == DAD_CATEGORY)
+			if ((mCargoType == DAD_CATEGORY)
 			   || (mCargoType == DAD_ROOT_CATEGORY))
 			{
 				// The object should be in user inventory.
@@ -2910,17 +2892,17 @@ LLInventoryObject* LLToolDragAndDrop::locateMultipleInventory(LLViewerInventoryC
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	else if(mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
+	else if (mSource == SOURCE_NOTECARD)
 	{
 		LLPreviewNotecard* card;
 		card = (LLPreviewNotecard*)LLPreview::find(mSourceID);
-		if(card)
+		if (card)
 		{
 			items.put((LLInventoryItem*)card->getDragItem());
 		}
 	}
-	if(items.count()) return items[0];
-	if(cats.count()) return cats[0];
+	if (items.count()) return items[0];
+	if (cats.count()) return cats[0];
 	return NULL;
 }
 */
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolfocus.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolfocus.cpp
index 1e2e7095d8..032714cabf 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolfocus.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolfocus.cpp
@@ -173,14 +173,12 @@ void LLToolCamera::pickCallback(const LLPickInfo& pick_info)
 		BOOL good_customize_avatar_hit = FALSE;
 		if( hit_obj )
 		{
-			LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			if( hit_obj == avatar) 
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid() && (hit_obj == gAgentAvatarp))
 			{
 				// It's you
 				good_customize_avatar_hit = TRUE;
 			}
-			else
-			if( hit_obj->isAttachment() && hit_obj->permYouOwner() )
+			else if (hit_obj->isAttachment() && hit_obj->permYouOwner())
 			{
 				// It's an attachment that you're wearing
 				good_customize_avatar_hit = TRUE;
@@ -223,8 +221,8 @@ void LLToolCamera::pickCallback(const LLPickInfo& pick_info)
 			gAgentCamera.cameraThirdPerson() &&
 			gViewerWindow->getLeftMouseDown() && 
 			!gSavedSettings.getBOOL("FreezeTime") &&
-			(hit_obj == gAgent.getAvatarObject() || 
-				(hit_obj && hit_obj->isAttachment() && LLVOAvatar::findAvatarFromAttachment(hit_obj)->isSelf())))
+			(hit_obj == gAgentAvatarp || 
+			 (hit_obj && hit_obj->isAttachment() && LLVOAvatar::findAvatarFromAttachment(hit_obj)->isSelf())))
 		{
 			LLToolCamera::getInstance()->mMouseSteering = TRUE;
 		}
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolgrab.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolgrab.cpp
index 008cf16f2e..04d873f91b 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolgrab.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolgrab.cpp
@@ -708,7 +708,7 @@ void LLToolGrab::handleHoverActive(S32 x, S32 y, MASK mask)
 	{
 		if (!gAgentCamera.cameraMouselook() && 
 			!objectp->isHUDAttachment() && 
-			objectp->getRoot() == gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getRoot())
+			objectp->getRoot() == gAgentAvatarp->getRoot())
 		{
 			// force focus to point in space where we were looking previously
 			gAgentCamera.setFocusGlobal(gAgentCamera.calcFocusPositionTargetGlobal(), LLUUID::null);
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolmorph.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolmorph.cpp
index c42c47c486..969049ee65 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolmorph.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolmorph.cpp
@@ -139,22 +139,20 @@ void LLVisualParamHint::requestHintUpdates( LLVisualParamHint* exception1, LLVis
 
 BOOL LLVisualParamHint::needsRender()
 {
-	return mNeedsUpdate && mDelayFrames-- <= 0 && !gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAppearanceAnimating && mAllowsUpdates;
+	return mNeedsUpdate && mDelayFrames-- <= 0 && !gAgentAvatarp->mAppearanceAnimating && mAllowsUpdates;
 }
 
 void LLVisualParamHint::preRender(BOOL clear_depth)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	mLastParamWeight = mVisualParam->getWeight();
 	mVisualParam->setWeight(mVisualParamWeight, FALSE);
-	avatarp->setVisualParamWeight(mVisualParam->getID(), mVisualParamWeight, FALSE);
-	avatarp->setVisualParamWeight("Blink_Left", 0.f);
-	avatarp->setVisualParamWeight("Blink_Right", 0.f);
-	avatarp->updateComposites();
-	avatarp->updateVisualParams();
-	avatarp->updateGeometry(avatarp->mDrawable);
-	avatarp->updateLOD();
+	gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight(mVisualParam->getID(), mVisualParamWeight, FALSE);
+	gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight("Blink_Left", 0.f);
+	gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight("Blink_Right", 0.f);
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateComposites();
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateGeometry(gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable);
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateLOD();
 
 	LLViewerDynamicTexture::preRender(clear_depth);
 }
@@ -165,7 +163,6 @@ void LLVisualParamHint::preRender(BOOL clear_depth)
 BOOL LLVisualParamHint::render()
 {
 	LLVisualParamReset::sDirty = TRUE;
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 
 	gGL.pushUIMatrix();
 	gGL.loadUIIdentity();
@@ -196,7 +193,7 @@ BOOL LLVisualParamHint::render()
 	const std::string& cam_target_mesh_name = mVisualParam->getCameraTargetName();
 	if( !cam_target_mesh_name.empty() )
 	{
-		cam_target_joint = (LLViewerJointMesh*)avatarp->getJoint( cam_target_mesh_name );
+		cam_target_joint = (LLViewerJointMesh*)gAgentAvatarp->getJoint( cam_target_mesh_name );
 	}
 	if( !cam_target_joint )
 	{
@@ -204,11 +201,11 @@ BOOL LLVisualParamHint::render()
 	}
 	if( !cam_target_joint )
 	{
-		cam_target_joint = (LLViewerJointMesh*)avatarp->getJoint("mHead");
+		cam_target_joint = (LLViewerJointMesh*)gAgentAvatarp->getJoint("mHead");
 	}
 
 	LLQuaternion avatar_rotation;
-	LLJoint* root_joint = avatarp->getRootJoint();
+	LLJoint* root_joint = gAgentAvatarp->getRootJoint();
 	if( root_joint )
 	{
 		avatar_rotation = root_joint->getWorldRotation();
@@ -236,17 +233,17 @@ BOOL LLVisualParamHint::render()
 
 	LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->setPerspective(FALSE, mOrigin.mX, mOrigin.mY, mFullWidth, mFullHeight, FALSE);
 
-	if (avatarp->mDrawable.notNull())
+	if (gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable.notNull())
 	{
-		LLDrawPoolAvatar *avatarPoolp = (LLDrawPoolAvatar *)avatarp->mDrawable->getFace(0)->getPool();
+		LLDrawPoolAvatar *avatarPoolp = (LLDrawPoolAvatar *)gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable->getFace(0)->getPool();
 		LLGLDepthTest gls_depth(GL_TRUE, GL_TRUE);
 		gGL.setAlphaRejectSettings(LLRender::CF_ALWAYS);
 		gGL.setSceneBlendType(LLRender::BT_REPLACE);
-		avatarPoolp->renderAvatars(avatarp);  // renders only one avatar
+		avatarPoolp->renderAvatars(gAgentAvatarp);  // renders only one avatar
 		gGL.setSceneBlendType(LLRender::BT_ALPHA);
 		gGL.setAlphaRejectSettings(LLRender::CF_DEFAULT);
 	}
-	avatarp->setVisualParamWeight(mVisualParam->getID(), mLastParamWeight);
+	gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight(mVisualParam->getID(), mLastParamWeight);
 	mVisualParam->setWeight(mLastParamWeight, FALSE);
 	gGL.color4f(1,1,1,1);
 	mGLTexturep->setGLTextureCreated(true);
@@ -297,10 +294,9 @@ BOOL LLVisualParamReset::render()
 {
 	if (sDirty)
 	{
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		avatarp->updateComposites();
-		avatarp->updateVisualParams();
-		avatarp->updateGeometry(avatarp->mDrawable);
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateComposites();
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateGeometry(gAgentAvatarp->mDrawable);
 		sDirty = FALSE;
 	}
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolpie.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolpie.cpp
index b7947cf4ae..84c463495b 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolpie.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolpie.cpp
@@ -205,15 +205,15 @@ BOOL LLToolPie::pickLeftMouseDownCallback()
 			// touch behavior down below...
 			break;
 		case CLICK_ACTION_SIT:
-
-			if ((gAgent.getAvatarObject() != NULL) && (!gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting())) // agent not already sitting
 			{
-				handle_object_sit_or_stand();
-				// put focus in world when sitting on an object
-				gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(NULL);
-				return TRUE;
-			} // else nothing (fall through to touch)
-			
+				if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->isSitting()) // agent not already sitting
+				{
+					handle_object_sit_or_stand();
+					// put focus in world when sitting on an object
+					gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(NULL);
+					return TRUE;
+				} // else nothing (fall through to touch)
+			}
 		case CLICK_ACTION_PAY:
 			if ((object && object->flagTakesMoney())
 				|| (parent && parent->flagTakesMoney()))
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ BOOL LLToolPie::pickLeftMouseDownCallback()
 			}
 			object = (LLViewerObject*)object->getParent();
 		}
-		if (object && object == gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (object && object == gAgentAvatarp)
 		{
 			// we left clicked on avatar, switch to focus mode
 			LLToolMgr::getInstance()->setTransientTool(LLToolCamera::getInstance());
@@ -411,9 +411,11 @@ ECursorType cursor_from_object(LLViewerObject* object)
 	switch(click_action)
 	{
 	case CLICK_ACTION_SIT:
-		if ((gAgent.getAvatarObject() != NULL) && (!gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting())) // not already sitting?
 		{
-			cursor = UI_CURSOR_TOOLSIT;
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gAgentAvatarp->isSitting()) // not already sitting?
+			{
+				cursor = UI_CURSOR_TOOLSIT;
+			}
 		}
 		break;
 	case CLICK_ACTION_BUY:
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolplacer.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolplacer.cpp
index b10ee590e0..91f01f0b36 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolplacer.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolplacer.cpp
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@
 #include "llviewerobjectlist.h"
 #include "llviewercamera.h"
 #include "llviewerstats.h"
+#include "llvoavatarself.h"
 
 // linden library headers
 #include "llprimitive.h"
@@ -433,7 +434,7 @@ BOOL LLToolPlacer::addObject( LLPCode pcode, S32 x, S32 y, U8 use_physics )
 
 	// VEFFECT: AddObject
 	LLHUDEffectSpiral *effectp = (LLHUDEffectSpiral *)LLHUDManager::getInstance()->createViewerEffect(LLHUDObject::LL_HUD_EFFECT_BEAM, TRUE);
-	effectp->setSourceObject((LLViewerObject*)gAgent.getAvatarObject());
+	effectp->setSourceObject((LLViewerObject*)gAgentAvatarp);
 	effectp->setPositionGlobal(regionp->getPosGlobalFromRegion(ray_end_region));
 	effectp->setDuration(LL_HUD_DUR_SHORT);
 	effectp->setColor(LLColor4U(gAgent.getEffectColor()));
diff --git a/indra/newview/lltoolselect.cpp b/indra/newview/lltoolselect.cpp
index 6e0c6663e9..2065ba1791 100644
--- a/indra/newview/lltoolselect.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/lltoolselect.cpp
@@ -169,8 +169,8 @@ LLObjectSelectionHandle LLToolSelect::handleObjectSelection(const LLPickInfo& pi
 		}
 
 		if (!gAgentCamera.getFocusOnAvatar() &&										// if camera not glued to avatar
-			LLVOAvatar::findAvatarFromAttachment(object) != gAgent.getAvatarObject() &&	// and it's not one of your attachments
-			object != gAgent.getAvatarObject())									// and it's not you
+			LLVOAvatar::findAvatarFromAttachment(object) != gAgentAvatarp &&	// and it's not one of your attachments
+			object != gAgentAvatarp)									// and it's not you
 		{
 			// have avatar turn to face the selected object(s)
 			LLVector3d selection_center = LLSelectMgr::getInstance()->getSelectionCenterGlobal();
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerdisplay.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerdisplay.cpp
index 5a2b901bd7..823466e33e 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerdisplay.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerdisplay.cpp
@@ -345,9 +345,9 @@ void display(BOOL rebuild, F32 zoom_factor, int subfield, BOOL for_snapshot)
 		const F32 TELEPORT_ARRIVAL_DELAY = 2.f; // Time to preload the world before raising the curtain after we've actually already arrived.
 
 		S32 attach_count = 0;
-		if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			attach_count = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getAttachmentCount();
+			attach_count = gAgentAvatarp->getAttachmentCount();
 		}
 		F32 teleport_save_time = TELEPORT_EXPIRY + TELEPORT_EXPIRY_PER_ATTACHMENT * attach_count;
 		F32 teleport_elapsed = gTeleportDisplayTimer.getElapsedTimeF32();
@@ -1032,11 +1032,10 @@ LLRect get_whole_screen_region()
 
 bool get_hud_matrices(const LLRect& screen_region, glh::matrix4f &proj, glh::matrix4f &model)
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* my_avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (my_avatarp && my_avatarp->hasHUDAttachment())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->hasHUDAttachment())
 	{
 		F32 zoom_level = gAgentCamera.mHUDCurZoom;
-		LLBBox hud_bbox = my_avatarp->getHUDBBox();
+		LLBBox hud_bbox = gAgentAvatarp->getHUDBBox();
 		
 		F32 hud_depth = llmax(1.f, hud_bbox.getExtentLocal().mV[VX] * 1.1f);
 		proj = gl_ortho(-0.5f * LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getAspect(), 0.5f * LLViewerCamera::getInstance()->getAspect(), -0.5f, 0.5f, 0.f, hud_depth);
@@ -1300,7 +1299,7 @@ void render_ui_2d()
 	gGL.getTexUnit(0)->setTextureBlendType(LLTexUnit::TB_MULT);
 
 	// render outline for HUD
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && gAgentCamera.mHUDCurZoom < 0.98f)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentCamera.mHUDCurZoom < 0.98f)
 	{
 		glPushMatrix();
 		S32 half_width = (gViewerWindow->getWorldViewWidthScaled() / 2);
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerinventory.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerinventory.cpp
index 7bf7bf5e2f..a2c67abf05 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerinventory.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerinventory.cpp
@@ -791,7 +791,7 @@ void WearOnAvatarCallback::fire(const LLUUID& inv_item)
 
 void ModifiedCOFCallback::fire(const LLUUID& inv_item)
 {
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().updateAppearanceFromCOF();
 	if( CAMERA_MODE_CUSTOMIZE_AVATAR == gAgentCamera.getCameraMode() )
 	{
 		// If we're in appearance editing mode, the current tab may need to be refreshed
@@ -827,7 +827,7 @@ void ActivateGestureCallback::fire(const LLUUID& inv_item)
 	if (inv_item.isNull())
 		return;
 
-	LLGestureManager::instance().activateGesture(inv_item);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGesture(inv_item);
 }
 
 void CreateGestureCallback::fire(const LLUUID& inv_item)
@@ -835,7 +835,7 @@ void CreateGestureCallback::fire(const LLUUID& inv_item)
 	if (inv_item.isNull())
 		return;
 
-	LLGestureManager::instance().activateGesture(inv_item);
+	LLGestureMgr::instance().activateGesture(inv_item);
 	
 	LLViewerInventoryItem* item = gInventory.getItem(inv_item);
 	if (!item) return;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerkeyboard.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerkeyboard.cpp
index cbec2c890f..dd7390a907 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerkeyboard.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerkeyboard.cpp
@@ -877,7 +877,7 @@ EKeyboardMode LLViewerKeyboard::getMode()
 	{
 		return MODE_EDIT_AVATAR;
 	}
-	else if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting())
+	else if (isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting())
 	{
 		return MODE_SITTING;
 	}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewermedia.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewermedia.cpp
index 61a75f7227..6f0d9cdd95 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewermedia.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewermedia.cpp
@@ -3199,7 +3199,7 @@ bool LLViewerMediaImpl::isObjectAttachedToAnotherAvatar(LLVOVolume *obj)
 		if (NULL != object)
 		{
 			LLVOAvatar *avatar = object->asAvatar();
-			if (NULL != avatar && avatar != gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+			if ((NULL != avatar) && (avatar != gAgentAvatarp))
 			{
 				result = true;
 				break;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewermenu.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewermenu.cpp
index d79cb85730..fe924d68a5 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewermenu.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewermenu.cpp
@@ -2692,11 +2692,10 @@ class LLSelfEnableRemoveAllAttachments : public view_listener_t
 	bool handleEvent(const LLSD& userdata)
 	{
 		bool new_value = false;
-		if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-				 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+				 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 			{
 				LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 				LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -2824,9 +2823,9 @@ bool handle_go_to()
 
 	LLViewerParcelMgr::getInstance()->deselectLand();
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() && !gSavedSettings.getBOOL("AutoPilotLocksCamera"))
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && !gSavedSettings.getBOOL("AutoPilotLocksCamera"))
 	{
-		gAgentCamera.setFocusGlobal(gAgentCamera.getFocusTargetGlobal(), gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getID());
+		gAgentCamera.setFocusGlobal(gAgentCamera.getFocusTargetGlobal(), gAgentAvatarp->getID());
 	}
 	else 
 	{
@@ -3365,7 +3364,7 @@ class LLSelfStandUp : public view_listener_t
 
 bool enable_standup_self()
 {
-	bool new_value = gAgent.getAvatarObject() && gAgent.getAvatarObject()->isSitting();
+	bool new_value = isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting();
 	return new_value;
 }
 
@@ -3694,9 +3693,9 @@ class LLLandSit : public view_listener_t
 		LLVector3d posGlobal = LLToolPie::getInstance()->getPick().mPosGlobal;
 		
 		LLQuaternion target_rot;
-		if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			target_rot = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getRotation();
+			target_rot = gAgentAvatarp->getRotation();
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -4587,13 +4586,9 @@ BOOL sitting_on_selection()
 	}
 
 	// Need to determine if avatar is sitting on this object
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatar)
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
-	return (avatar->isSitting() && avatar->getRoot() == root_object);
+	return (gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() && gAgentAvatarp->getRoot() == root_object);
 }
 
 class LLToolsSaveToInventory : public view_listener_t
@@ -5846,7 +5841,7 @@ private:
 			S32 index = userdata.asInteger();
 			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment_point = NULL;
 			if (index > 0)
-				attachment_point = get_if_there(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints, index, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
+				attachment_point = get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, index, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
 			confirm_replace_attachment(0, attachment_point);
 		}
 		return true;
@@ -5867,8 +5862,8 @@ void near_attach_object(BOOL success, void *user_data)
 		U8 attachment_id = 0;
 		if (attachment)
 		{
-			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
-				 iter != gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
+			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::const_iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin();
+				 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); ++iter)
 			{
 				if (iter->second == attachment)
 				{
@@ -5993,7 +5988,7 @@ class LLAttachmentDetachFromPoint : public view_listener_t
 {
 	bool handleEvent(const LLSD& user_data)
 	{
-		const LLViewerJointAttachment *attachment = get_if_there(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints, user_data.asInteger(), (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
+		const LLViewerJointAttachment *attachment = get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, user_data.asInteger(), (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
 		if (attachment->getNumObjects() > 0)
 		{
 			gMessageSystem->newMessage("ObjectDetach");
@@ -6021,7 +6016,7 @@ static bool onEnableAttachmentLabel(LLUICtrl* ctrl, const LLSD& data)
 	LLMenuItemGL* menu = dynamic_cast<LLMenuItemGL*>(ctrl);
 	if (menu)
 	{
-		const LLViewerJointAttachment *attachment = get_if_there(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints, data["index"].asInteger(), (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
+		const LLViewerJointAttachment *attachment = get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, data["index"].asInteger(), (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
 		if (attachment)
 		{
 			label = data["label"].asString();
@@ -6139,7 +6134,7 @@ class LLAttachmentEnableDrop : public view_listener_t
 		if (object && LLSelectMgr::getInstance()->getSelection()->contains(object,SELECT_ALL_TES ))
 		{
     		S32 attachmentID  = ATTACHMENT_ID_FROM_STATE(object->getState());
-			attachment = get_if_there(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints, attachmentID, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
+			attachment = get_if_there(gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints, attachmentID, (LLViewerJointAttachment*)NULL);
 
 			if (attachment)
 			{
@@ -6271,8 +6266,8 @@ class LLAttachmentPointFilled : public view_listener_t
 	bool handleEvent(const LLSD& user_data)
 	{
 		bool enable = false;
-		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator found_it = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.find(user_data.asInteger());
-		if (found_it != gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mAttachmentPoints.end())
+		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator found_it = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.find(user_data.asInteger());
+		if (found_it != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end())
 		{
 			enable = found_it->second->getNumObjects() > 0;
 		}
@@ -6468,13 +6463,13 @@ void handle_selected_texture_info(void*)
 
 void handle_test_male(void*)
 {
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearOutfitByName("Male Shape & Outfit");
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearOutfitByName("Male Shape & Outfit");
 	//gGestureList.requestResetFromServer( TRUE );
 }
 
 void handle_test_female(void*)
 {
-	LLAppearanceManager::instance().wearOutfitByName("Female Shape & Outfit");
+	LLAppearanceMgr::instance().wearOutfitByName("Female Shape & Outfit");
 	//gGestureList.requestResetFromServer( FALSE );
 }
 
@@ -6489,15 +6484,10 @@ void handle_toggle_pg(void*)
 
 void handle_dump_attachments(void*)
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if( !avatar )
-	{
-		llinfos << "NO AVATAR" << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
+	if(!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatar->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-		 iter != avatar->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+	for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+		 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 	{
 		LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 		LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -6917,7 +6907,7 @@ void reload_vertex_shader(void *)
 
 void handle_dump_avatar_local_textures(void*)
 {
-	gAgent.getAvatarObject()->dumpLocalTextures();
+	gAgentAvatarp->dumpLocalTextures();
 }
 
 void handle_dump_timers()
@@ -6937,86 +6927,83 @@ void handle_debug_avatar_textures(void*)
 void handle_grab_texture(void* data)
 {
 	ETextureIndex tex_index = (ETextureIndex)((intptr_t)data);
-	const LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
-	{
-		// MULTI-WEARABLE: change to support an index
-		const LLUUID& asset_id = avatarp->grabLocalTexture(tex_index, 0);
-		LL_INFOS("texture") << "Adding baked texture " << asset_id << " to inventory." << llendl;
-		LLAssetType::EType asset_type = LLAssetType::AT_TEXTURE;
-		LLInventoryType::EType inv_type = LLInventoryType::IT_TEXTURE;
-		const LLUUID folder_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::assetTypeToFolderType(asset_type));
-		if(folder_id.notNull())
-		{
-			std::string name = "Unknown";
-			const LLVOAvatarDictionary::TextureEntry *texture_dict = LLVOAvatarDictionary::getInstance()->getTexture(tex_index);
-			if (texture_dict->mIsBakedTexture)
-			{
-				EBakedTextureIndex baked_index = texture_dict->mBakedTextureIndex;
-				name = "Baked " + LLVOAvatarDictionary::getInstance()->getBakedTexture(baked_index)->mNameCapitalized;
-			}
-			name += " Texture";
-
-			LLUUID item_id;
-			item_id.generate();
-			LLPermissions perm;
-			perm.init(gAgentID,
-					  gAgentID,
-					  LLUUID::null,
-					  LLUUID::null);
-			U32 next_owner_perm = PERM_MOVE | PERM_TRANSFER;
-			perm.initMasks(PERM_ALL,
-						   PERM_ALL,
-						   PERM_NONE,
-						   PERM_NONE,
-						   next_owner_perm);
-			time_t creation_date_now = time_corrected();
-			LLPointer<LLViewerInventoryItem> item
-				= new LLViewerInventoryItem(item_id,
-											folder_id,
-											perm,
-											asset_id,
-											asset_type,
-											inv_type,
-											name,
-											LLStringUtil::null,
-											LLSaleInfo::DEFAULT,
-											LLInventoryItem::II_FLAGS_NONE,
-											creation_date_now);
-
-			item->updateServer(TRUE);
-			gInventory.updateItem(item);
-			gInventory.notifyObservers();
-
-			// Show the preview panel for textures to let
-			// user know that the image is now in inventory.
-			LLInventoryPanel *active_panel = LLInventoryPanel::getActiveInventoryPanel();
-			if(active_panel)
-			{
-				LLFocusableElement* focus_ctrl = gFocusMgr.getKeyboardFocus();
-
-				active_panel->setSelection(item_id, TAKE_FOCUS_NO);
-				active_panel->openSelected();
-				//LLFloaterInventory::dumpSelectionInformation((void*)view);
-				// restore keyboard focus
-				gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(focus_ctrl);
-			}
-		}
-		else
-		{
-			llwarns << "Can't find a folder to put it in" << llendl;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
+
+	// MULTI-WEARABLE: change to support an index
+	const LLUUID& asset_id = gAgentAvatarp->grabLocalTexture(tex_index, 0);
+	LL_INFOS("texture") << "Adding baked texture " << asset_id << " to inventory." << llendl;
+	LLAssetType::EType asset_type = LLAssetType::AT_TEXTURE;
+	LLInventoryType::EType inv_type = LLInventoryType::IT_TEXTURE;
+	const LLUUID folder_id = gInventory.findCategoryUUIDForType(LLFolderType::assetTypeToFolderType(asset_type));
+	if(folder_id.notNull())
+	{
+		std::string name = "Unknown";
+		const LLVOAvatarDictionary::TextureEntry *texture_dict = LLVOAvatarDictionary::getInstance()->getTexture(tex_index);
+		if (texture_dict->mIsBakedTexture)
+		{
+			EBakedTextureIndex baked_index = texture_dict->mBakedTextureIndex;
+			name = "Baked " + LLVOAvatarDictionary::getInstance()->getBakedTexture(baked_index)->mNameCapitalized;
+		}
+		name += " Texture";
+
+		LLUUID item_id;
+		item_id.generate();
+		LLPermissions perm;
+		perm.init(gAgentID,
+				  gAgentID,
+				  LLUUID::null,
+				  LLUUID::null);
+		U32 next_owner_perm = PERM_MOVE | PERM_TRANSFER;
+		perm.initMasks(PERM_ALL,
+					   PERM_ALL,
+					   PERM_NONE,
+					   PERM_NONE,
+					   next_owner_perm);
+		time_t creation_date_now = time_corrected();
+		LLPointer<LLViewerInventoryItem> item
+			= new LLViewerInventoryItem(item_id,
+										folder_id,
+										perm,
+										asset_id,
+										asset_type,
+										inv_type,
+										name,
+										LLStringUtil::null,
+										LLSaleInfo::DEFAULT,
+										LLInventoryItem::II_FLAGS_NONE,
+										creation_date_now);
+
+		item->updateServer(TRUE);
+		gInventory.updateItem(item);
+		gInventory.notifyObservers();
+
+		// Show the preview panel for textures to let
+		// user know that the image is now in inventory.
+		LLInventoryPanel *active_panel = LLInventoryPanel::getActiveInventoryPanel();
+		if(active_panel)
+		{
+			LLFocusableElement* focus_ctrl = gFocusMgr.getKeyboardFocus();
+
+			active_panel->setSelection(item_id, TAKE_FOCUS_NO);
+			active_panel->openSelected();
+			//LLFloaterInventory::dumpSelectionInformation((void*)view);
+			// restore keyboard focus
+			gFocusMgr.setKeyboardFocus(focus_ctrl);
 		}
 	}
+	else
+	{
+		llwarns << "Can't find a folder to put it in" << llendl;
+	}
 }
 
 BOOL enable_grab_texture(void* data)
 {
 	ETextureIndex index = (ETextureIndex)((intptr_t)data);
-	const LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// MULTI-WEARABLE:
-		return avatarp->canGrabLocalTexture(index,0);
+		return gAgentAvatarp->canGrabLocalTexture(index,0);
 	}
 	return FALSE;
 }
@@ -7227,12 +7214,11 @@ void handle_buy_currency_test(void*)
 
 void handle_rebake_textures(void*)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp) return;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// Slam pending upload count to "unstick" things
 	bool slam_for_debug = true;
-	avatarp->forceBakeAllTextures(slam_for_debug);
+	gAgentAvatarp->forceBakeAllTextures(slam_for_debug);
 }
 
 void toggle_visibility(void* user_data)
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewermessage.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewermessage.cpp
index c2a78f20e1..85f501b2a1 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewermessage.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewermessage.cpp
@@ -3002,9 +3002,9 @@ void process_teleport_finish(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 	gAgent.setRegion(regionp);
 	gObjectList.shiftObjects(shift_vector);
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->clearChatText();
+		gAgentAvatarp->clearChatText();
 		gAgentCamera.slamLookAt(look_at);
 	}
 	gAgent.setPositionAgent(pos);
@@ -3084,8 +3084,7 @@ void process_agent_movement_complete(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 	std::string version_channel;
 	msg->getString("SimData", "ChannelVersion", version_channel);
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!avatarp)
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// Could happen if you were immediately god-teleported away on login,
 		// maybe other cases.  Continue, but warn.
@@ -3139,7 +3138,7 @@ void process_agent_movement_complete(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 		// know what you look like.
 		gAgent.sendAgentSetAppearance();
 
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			// Chat the "back" SLURL. (DEV-4907)
 
@@ -3152,9 +3151,9 @@ void process_agent_movement_complete(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 			LLNotificationsUtil::add("SystemMessageTip", args);
 
 			// Set the new position
-			avatarp->setPositionAgent(agent_pos);
-			avatarp->clearChat();
-			avatarp->slamPosition();
+			gAgentAvatarp->setPositionAgent(agent_pos);
+			gAgentAvatarp->clearChat();
+			gAgentAvatarp->slamPosition();
 		}
 	}
 	else
@@ -3214,9 +3213,9 @@ void process_agent_movement_complete(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 		gAgent.clearBusy();
 	}
 
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->mFootPlane.clearVec();
+		gAgentAvatarp->mFootPlane.clearVec();
 	}
 	
 	// send walk-vs-run status
@@ -4031,7 +4030,7 @@ void process_avatar_animation(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void **user_data)
 	//clear animation flags
 	avatarp = (LLVOAvatar *)gObjectList.findObject(uuid);
 
-	if (!avatarp)
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
 		// no agent by this ID...error?
 		LL_WARNS("Messaging") << "Received animation state for unknown avatar" << uuid << LL_ENDL;
@@ -4117,7 +4116,7 @@ void process_avatar_appearance(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void **user_data)
 	mesgsys->getUUIDFast(_PREHASH_Sender, _PREHASH_ID, uuid);
 
 	LLVOAvatar* avatarp = (LLVOAvatar *)gObjectList.findObject(uuid);
-	if( avatarp )
+	if (avatarp)
 	{
 		avatarp->processAvatarAppearance( mesgsys );
 	}
@@ -4165,9 +4164,7 @@ void process_avatar_sit_response(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void **user_data)
 	BOOL force_mouselook;
 	mesgsys->getBOOLFast(_PREHASH_SitTransform, _PREHASH_ForceMouselook, force_mouselook);
 
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
-	if (avatar && dist_vec_squared(camera_eye, camera_at) > 0.0001f)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && dist_vec_squared(camera_eye, camera_at) > 0.0001f)
 	{
 		gAgentCamera.setSitCamera(sitObjectID, camera_eye, camera_at);
 	}
@@ -4178,7 +4175,7 @@ void process_avatar_sit_response(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys, void **user_data)
 	if (object)
 	{
 		LLVector3 sit_spot = object->getPositionAgent() + (sitPosition * object->getRotation());
-		if (!use_autopilot || (avatar && avatar->isSitting() && avatar->getRoot() == object->getRoot()))
+		if (!use_autopilot || isAgentAvatarValid() && gAgentAvatarp->isSitting() && gAgentAvatarp->getRoot() == object->getRoot())
 		{
 			//we're already sitting on this object, so don't autopilot
 		}
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerobject.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerobject.cpp
index abcb7e5452..8860b734bb 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerobject.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerobject.cpp
@@ -134,7 +134,15 @@ LLViewerObject *LLViewerObject::createObject(const LLUUID &id, const LLPCode pco
 	{
 		if (id == gAgentID)
 		{
-			res = new LLVOAvatarSelf(id, pcode, regionp);
+			if (!gAgentAvatarp)
+			{
+				gAgentAvatarp = new LLVOAvatarSelf(id, pcode, regionp);
+			}
+			else 
+			{
+				gAgentAvatarp->updateRegion(regionp);
+			}
+			res = gAgentAvatarp;
 		}
 		else
 		{
@@ -223,7 +231,7 @@ LLViewerObject::LLViewerObject(const LLUUID &id, const LLPCode pcode, LLViewerRe
 	mClickAction(0),
 	mAttachmentItemID(LLUUID::null)
 {
-	if(!is_global)
+	if (!is_global)
 	{
 		llassert(mRegionp);
 	}
@@ -235,7 +243,7 @@ LLViewerObject::LLViewerObject(const LLUUID &id, const LLPCode pcode, LLViewerRe
 
 	mPositionRegion = LLVector3(0.f, 0.f, 0.f);
 
-	if(!is_global)
+	if (!is_global && mRegionp)
 	{
 		mPositionAgent = mRegionp->getOriginAgent();
 	}
@@ -377,11 +385,10 @@ void LLViewerObject::markDead()
 
 		if (flagAnimSource())
 		{
-			LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-			if (avatarp && !avatarp->isDead())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
 				// stop motions associated with this object
-				avatarp->stopMotionFromSource(mID);
+				gAgentAvatarp->stopMotionFromSource(mID);
 			}
 		}
 
@@ -4920,7 +4927,6 @@ void LLViewerObject::setIncludeInSearch(bool include_in_search)
 
 void LLViewerObject::setRegion(LLViewerRegion *regionp)
 {
-	llassert(regionp);
 	mLatestRecvPacketID = 0;
 	mRegionp = regionp;
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerobjectlist.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerobjectlist.cpp
index 64a7b2166b..5e0bd5b811 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerobjectlist.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerobjectlist.cpp
@@ -474,7 +474,6 @@ void LLViewerObjectList::processObjectUpdate(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys,
 			
 			if (objectp->getRegion() != regionp)
 			{    // Object changed region, so update it
-				objectp->setRegion(regionp);
 				objectp->updateRegion(regionp); // for LLVOAvatar
 			}
 		}
@@ -895,6 +894,13 @@ void LLViewerObjectList::removeDrawable(LLDrawable* drawablep)
 
 BOOL LLViewerObjectList::killObject(LLViewerObject *objectp)
 {
+	// Don't ever kill gAgentAvatarp, just mark it as null region instead.
+	if (objectp == gAgentAvatarp)
+	{
+		objectp->setRegion(NULL);
+		return FALSE;
+	}
+
 	// When we're killing objects, all we do is mark them as dead.
 	// We clean up the dead objects later.
 
@@ -1210,11 +1216,10 @@ void LLViewerObjectList::generatePickList(LLCamera &camera)
 		}
 
 		// add all hud objects to pick list
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
-			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-				 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+			for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+				 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 			{
 				LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 				LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llviewerwindow.cpp b/indra/newview/llviewerwindow.cpp
index 6d2bbb27ee..85c961f34a 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llviewerwindow.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llviewerwindow.cpp
@@ -365,9 +365,9 @@ public:
 			agent_center_text = llformat("AgentCenter  %f %f %f",
 										 (F32)(tvector.mdV[VX]), (F32)(tvector.mdV[VY]), (F32)(tvector.mdV[VZ]));
 
-			if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+			if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 			{
-				tvector = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mRoot.getWorldPosition());
+				tvector = gAgent.getPosGlobalFromAgent(gAgentAvatarp->mRoot.getWorldPosition());
 				agent_root_center_text = llformat("AgentRootCenter %f %f %f",
 												  (F32)(tvector.mdV[VX]), (F32)(tvector.mdV[VY]), (F32)(tvector.mdV[VZ]));
 			}
@@ -2272,7 +2272,7 @@ BOOL LLViewerWindow::handleKey(KEY key, MASK mask)
 	}
 
 	// Try for a new-format gesture
-	if (LLGestureManager::instance().triggerGesture(key, mask))
+	if (LLGestureMgr::instance().triggerGesture(key, mask))
 	{
 		return TRUE;
 	}
@@ -3150,7 +3150,7 @@ void LLViewerWindow::renderSelections( BOOL for_gl_pick, BOOL pick_parcel_walls,
 		// setup HUD render
 		if (selection->getSelectType() == SELECT_TYPE_HUD && LLSelectMgr::getInstance()->getSelection()->getObjectCount())
 		{
-			LLBBox hud_bbox = gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getHUDBBox();
+			LLBBox hud_bbox = gAgentAvatarp->getHUDBBox();
 
 			// set up transform to encompass bounding box of HUD
 			glMatrixMode(GL_PROJECTION);
diff --git a/indra/newview/llvoavatar.cpp b/indra/newview/llvoavatar.cpp
index 54379dece3..c400e8510e 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llvoavatar.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llvoavatar.cpp
@@ -755,11 +755,6 @@ LLVOAvatar::~LLVOAvatar()
 {
 	lldebugs << "LLVOAvatar Destructor (0x" << this << ") id:" << mID << llendl;
 
-	if (isSelf())
-	{
-		gAgent.setAvatarObject(NULL);
-	}
-
 	mRoot.removeAllChildren();
 
 	deleteAndClearArray(mSkeleton);
@@ -965,15 +960,14 @@ void LLVOAvatar::dumpBakedStatus()
 //static
 void LLVOAvatar::restoreGL()
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* self = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!self)
-		return;
-	self->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
-	for (U32 i = 0; i < self->mBakedTextureDatas.size(); i++)
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
+
+	gAgentAvatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(TRUE);
+	for (U32 i = 0; i < gAgentAvatarp->mBakedTextureDatas.size(); i++)
 	{
-		self->invalidateComposite(self->mBakedTextureDatas[i].mTexLayerSet, FALSE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->invalidateComposite(gAgentAvatarp->mBakedTextureDatas[i].mTexLayerSet, FALSE);
 	}
-	self->updateMeshTextures();
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateMeshTextures();
 }
 
 //static
@@ -2085,7 +2079,7 @@ U32 LLVOAvatar::processUpdateMessage(LLMessageSystem *mesgsys,
 
 	if(retval & LLViewerObject::INVALID_UPDATE)
 	{
-		if(this == gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+		if (isSelf())
 		{
 			//tell sim to cancel this update
 			gAgent.teleportViaLocation(gAgent.getPositionGlobal());
@@ -2254,7 +2248,7 @@ void LLVOAvatar::idleUpdateVoiceVisualizer(bool voice_enabled)
 					else	{ llinfos << "oops - CurrentGesticulationLevel can be only 0, 1, or 2"  << llendl; }
 					
 					// this is the call that Karl S. created for triggering gestures from within the code.
-					LLGestureManager::instance().triggerAndReviseString( gestureString );
+					LLGestureMgr::instance().triggerAndReviseString( gestureString );
 				}
 			}
 			
@@ -2547,7 +2541,7 @@ void LLVOAvatar::idleUpdateLoadingEffect()
 				llinfos << "self isFullyLoaded, first_fully_visible" << llendl;
 
 				first_fully_visible = false;
-				LLAppearanceManager::instance().onFirstFullyVisible();
+				LLAppearanceMgr::instance().onFirstFullyVisible();
 			}
 		}
 		if (isFullyLoaded())
@@ -6859,8 +6853,7 @@ void LLVOAvatar::useBakedTexture( const LLUUID& id )
 // static
 void LLVOAvatar::dumpArchetypeXML( void* )
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	LLAPRFile outfile ;
+	LLAPRFile outfile;
 	outfile.open(gDirUtilp->getExpandedFilename(LL_PATH_CHARACTER,"new archetype.xml"), LL_APR_WB );
 	apr_file_t* file = outfile.getFileHandle() ;
 	if (!file)
@@ -6878,7 +6871,7 @@ void LLVOAvatar::dumpArchetypeXML( void* )
 		const std::string& wearable_name = LLWearableDictionary::getTypeName((EWearableType)type);
 		apr_file_printf( file, "\n\t\t<!-- wearable: %s -->\n", wearable_name.c_str() );
 
-		for (LLVisualParam* param = avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = avatar->getNextVisualParam())
+		for (LLVisualParam* param = gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam())
 		{
 			LLViewerVisualParam* viewer_param = (LLViewerVisualParam*)param;
 			if( (viewer_param->getWearableType() == type) && 
@@ -6894,7 +6887,7 @@ void LLVOAvatar::dumpArchetypeXML( void* )
 			if (LLVOAvatarDictionary::getTEWearableType((ETextureIndex)te) == type)
 			{
 				// MULTIPLE_WEARABLES: extend to multiple wearables?
-				LLViewerTexture* te_image = avatar->getImage((ETextureIndex)te, 0);
+				LLViewerTexture* te_image = ((LLVOAvatar *)(gAgentAvatarp))->getImage((ETextureIndex)te, 0);
 				if( te_image )
 				{
 					std::string uuid_str;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.cpp b/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.cpp
index 15be6b23b3..d58be21910 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.cpp
@@ -67,6 +67,14 @@
 
 #include <boost/lexical_cast.hpp>
 
+LLVOAvatarSelf *gAgentAvatarp = NULL;
+BOOL isAgentAvatarValid()
+{
+	return (gAgentAvatarp &&
+			(gAgentAvatarp->getRegion() != NULL) &&
+			(!gAgentAvatarp->isDead()));
+}
+
 using namespace LLVOAvatarDefines;
 
 /*********************************************************************************
@@ -133,7 +141,6 @@ LLVOAvatarSelf::LLVOAvatarSelf(const LLUUID& id,
 	mLastRegionHandle(0),
 	mRegionCrossingCount(0)
 {
-	gAgent.setAvatarObject(this);
 	gAgentWearables.setAvatarObject(this);
 	
 	lldebugs << "Marking avatar as self " << id << llendl;
@@ -513,12 +520,6 @@ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::buildMenus()
 
 LLVOAvatarSelf::~LLVOAvatarSelf()
 {
-	// gAgents pointer might have been set to a different Avatar Self, don't get rid of it if so.
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() == this)
-	{
-		gAgent.setAvatarObject(NULL);
-		gAgentWearables.setAvatarObject(NULL);
-	}
 	delete mScreenp;
 	mScreenp = NULL;
 }
@@ -611,6 +612,17 @@ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::updateCharacter(LLAgent &agent)
 }
 
 // virtual
+BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::idleUpdate(LLAgent &agent, LLWorld &world, const F64 &time)
+{
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid())
+	{
+		return TRUE;
+	}
+	LLVOAvatar::idleUpdate(agent, world, time);
+	return TRUE;
+}
+
+// virtual
 LLJoint *LLVOAvatarSelf::getJoint(const std::string &name)
 {
 	if (mScreenp)
@@ -621,7 +633,8 @@ LLJoint *LLVOAvatarSelf::getJoint(const std::string &name)
 	return LLVOAvatar::getJoint(name);
 }
 
-/*virtual*/ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(LLVisualParam *which_param, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
+// virtual
+BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(LLVisualParam *which_param, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
 {
 	if (!which_param)
 	{
@@ -631,7 +644,8 @@ LLJoint *LLVOAvatarSelf::getJoint(const std::string &name)
 	return setParamWeight(param,weight,upload_bake);
 }
 
-/*virtual*/ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(const char* param_name, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
+// virtual
+BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(const char* param_name, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
 {
 	if (!param_name)
 	{
@@ -641,7 +655,8 @@ LLJoint *LLVOAvatarSelf::getJoint(const std::string &name)
 	return setParamWeight(param,weight,upload_bake);
 }
 
-/*virtual*/ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(S32 index, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
+// virtual
+BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::setVisualParamWeight(S32 index, F32 weight, BOOL upload_bake )
 {
 	LLViewerVisualParam *param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) LLCharacter::getVisualParam(index);
 	return setParamWeight(param,weight,upload_bake);
@@ -777,7 +792,8 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::removeMissingBakedTextures()
 //virtual
 void LLVOAvatarSelf::updateRegion(LLViewerRegion *regionp)
 {
-	if (regionp->getHandle() != mLastRegionHandle)
+	setRegion(regionp);
+	if (!regionp || (regionp->getHandle() != mLastRegionHandle))
 	{
 		if (mLastRegionHandle != 0)
 		{
@@ -791,7 +807,10 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::updateRegion(LLViewerRegion *regionp)
 			max = llmax(delta, max);
 			LLViewerStats::getInstance()->setStat(LLViewerStats::ST_CROSSING_MAX, max);
 		}
-		mLastRegionHandle = regionp->getHandle();
+		if (regionp)
+		{
+			mLastRegionHandle = regionp->getHandle();
+		}
 	}
 	mRegionCrossingTimer.reset();
 }
@@ -1036,7 +1055,7 @@ const LLViewerJointAttachment *LLVOAvatarSelf::attachObject(LLViewerObject *view
 	if (attachment->isObjectAttached(viewer_object))
 	{
 		const LLUUID& attachment_id = viewer_object->getItemID();
-		LLAppearanceManager::instance().registerAttachment(attachment_id);
+		LLAppearanceMgr::instance().registerAttachment(attachment_id);
 	}
 
 	return attachment;
@@ -1069,13 +1088,13 @@ BOOL LLVOAvatarSelf::detachObject(LLViewerObject *viewer_object)
 		// Make sure the inventory is in sync with the avatar.
 
 		// Update COF contents, don't trigger appearance update.
-		if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() == NULL)
+		if (!isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			llinfos << "removeItemLinks skipped, avatar is under destruction" << llendl;
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			LLAppearanceManager::instance().unregisterAttachment(attachment_id);
+			LLAppearanceMgr::instance().unregisterAttachment(attachment_id);
 		}
 		
 		return TRUE;
@@ -1668,7 +1687,7 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::onLocalTextureLoaded(BOOL success, LLViewerFetchedTexture *
 void LLVOAvatarSelf::dumpTotalLocalTextureByteCount()
 {
 	S32 gl_bytes = 0;
-	gAgent.getAvatarObject()->getLocalTextureByteCount(&gl_bytes);
+	gAgentAvatarp->getLocalTextureByteCount(&gl_bytes);
 	llinfos << "Total Avatar LocTex GL:" << (gl_bytes/1024) << "KB" << llendl;
 }
 
@@ -1925,9 +1944,7 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::processRebakeAvatarTextures(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 {
 	LLUUID texture_id;
 	msg->getUUID("TextureData", "TextureID", texture_id);
-
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* self = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (!self) return;
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// If this is a texture corresponding to one of our baked entries, 
 	// just rebake that layer set.
@@ -1944,13 +1961,13 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::processRebakeAvatarTextures(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 		const LLVOAvatarDictionary::TextureEntry *texture_dict = iter->second;
 		if (texture_dict->mIsBakedTexture)
 		{
-			if (texture_id == self->getTEImage(index)->getID())
+			if (texture_id == gAgentAvatarp->getTEImage(index)->getID())
 			{
-				LLTexLayerSet* layer_set = self->getLayerSet(index);
+				LLTexLayerSet* layer_set = gAgentAvatarp->getLayerSet(index);
 				if (layer_set)
 				{
 					llinfos << "TAT: rebake - matched entry " << (S32)index << llendl;
-					self->invalidateComposite(layer_set, TRUE);
+					gAgentAvatarp->invalidateComposite(layer_set, TRUE);
 					found = TRUE;
 					LLViewerStats::getInstance()->incStat(LLViewerStats::ST_TEX_REBAKES);
 				}
@@ -1961,12 +1978,12 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::processRebakeAvatarTextures(LLMessageSystem* msg, void**)
 	// If texture not found, rebake all entries.
 	if (!found)
 	{
-		self->forceBakeAllTextures();
+		gAgentAvatarp->forceBakeAllTextures();
 	}
 	else
 	{
 		// Not sure if this is necessary, but forceBakeAllTextures() does it.
-		self->updateMeshTextures();
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateMeshTextures();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2046,10 +2063,9 @@ void LLVOAvatarSelf::onCustomizeStart()
 // static
 void LLVOAvatarSelf::onCustomizeEnd()
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		avatarp->invalidateAll();
+		gAgentAvatarp->invalidateAll();
 	}
 }
 
diff --git a/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.h b/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.h
index 9514abc5bc..3c7ec04fab 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llvoavatarself.h
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ public:
 	LLVOAvatarSelf(const LLUUID &id, const LLPCode pcode, LLViewerRegion *regionp);
 	virtual 				~LLVOAvatarSelf();
 	virtual void			markDead();
-	virtual void 		initInstance(); // Called after construction to initialize the class.
+	virtual void 			initInstance(); // Called after construction to initialize the class.
 protected:
 	/*virtual*/ BOOL		loadAvatar();
 	BOOL					loadAvatarSelf();
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ protected:
 	//--------------------------------------------------------------------
 public:
 	/*virtual*/ void 		updateRegion(LLViewerRegion *regionp);
+	/*virtual*/ BOOL   	 	idleUpdate(LLAgent &agent, LLWorld &world, const F64 &time);
 
 	//--------------------------------------------------------------------
 	// LLCharacter interface and related
@@ -333,4 +334,8 @@ public:
 
 };
 
+extern LLVOAvatarSelf *gAgentAvatarp;
+
+BOOL isAgentAvatarValid();
+
 #endif // LL_VO_AVATARSELF_H
diff --git a/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.cpp b/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.cpp
index cc346c2345..d8319f3cc3 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.cpp
@@ -87,6 +87,12 @@
 static bool sConnectingToAgni = false;
 F32 LLVoiceClient::OVERDRIVEN_POWER_LEVEL = 0.7f;
 
+const F32 LLVoiceClient::VOLUME_MIN = 0.f;
+const F32 LLVoiceClient::VOLUME_DEFAULT = 0.5f;
+const F32 LLVoiceClient::VOLUME_MAX = 1.0f;
+
+const F32 VOLUME_SCALE_VIVOX = 0.01f;
+
 const F32 SPEAKING_TIMEOUT = 1.f;
 
 const int VOICE_MAJOR_VERSION = 1;
@@ -1112,24 +1118,28 @@ class LLSpeakerVolumeStorage : public LLSingleton<LLSpeakerVolumeStorage>
 public:
 
 	/**
-	 * Sets internal voluem level for specified user.
+	 * Stores volume level for specified user.
 	 *
-	 * @param[in] speaker_id - LLUUID of user to store volume level for
-	 * @param[in] volume - external (vivox) volume level to be stored for user.
+	 * @param[in] speaker_id - LLUUID of user to store volume level for.
+	 * @param[in] volume - volume level to be stored for user.
 	 */
 	void storeSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id, F32 volume);
 
 	/**
-	 * Gets stored external (vivox) volume level for specified speaker and
-	 * transforms it into internal (viewer) level.
+	 * Gets stored volume level for specified speaker
 	 *
-	 * If specified user is not found -1 will be returned.
-	 * Internal level is calculated as: internal = 400 * external^2
-	 * Maps 0.0 to 1.0 to internal values 0-400
+	 * @param[in] speaker_id - LLUUID of user to retrieve volume level for.
+	 * @param[out] volume - set to stored volume if found, otherwise unmodified.
+	 * @return - true if a stored volume is found.
+	 */
+	bool getSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id, F32& volume);
+
+	/**
+	 * Removes stored volume level for specified user.
 	 *
-	 * @param[in] speaker_id - LLUUID of user to get his volume level
+	 * @param[in] speaker_id - LLUUID of user to remove.
 	 */
-	S32 getSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id);
+	void removeSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id);
 
 private:
 	friend class LLSingleton<LLSpeakerVolumeStorage>;
@@ -1141,6 +1151,9 @@ private:
 	void load();
 	void save();
 
+	static F32 LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::transformFromLegacyVolume(F32 volume_in);
+	static F32 LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::transformToLegacyVolume(F32 volume_in);
+
 	typedef std::map<LLUUID, F32> speaker_data_map_t;
 	speaker_data_map_t mSpeakersData;
 };
@@ -1159,23 +1172,85 @@ LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::~LLSpeakerVolumeStorage()
 
 void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::storeSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id, F32 volume)
 {
-	mSpeakersData[speaker_id] = volume;
+	if ((volume >= LLVoiceClient::VOLUME_MIN) && (volume <= LLVoiceClient::VOLUME_MAX))
+	{
+		mSpeakersData[speaker_id] = volume;
+
+		// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
+		// LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "Stored volume = " << volume <<  " for " << id << LL_ENDL;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+		LL_WARNS("Voice") << "Attempted to store out of range volume " << volume << " for " << speaker_id << LL_ENDL;
+		llassert(0);
+	}
 }
 
-S32 LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id)
+bool LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id, F32& volume)
 {
-	// Return value of -1 indicates no level is stored for this speaker
-	S32 ret_val = -1;
 	speaker_data_map_t::const_iterator it = mSpeakersData.find(speaker_id);
 	
 	if (it != mSpeakersData.end())
 	{
-		F32 f_val = it->second;
-		// volume can amplify by as much as 4x!
-		S32 ivol = (S32)(400.f * f_val * f_val);
-		ret_val = llclamp(ivol, 0, 400);
+		volume = it->second;
+
+		// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
+		// LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "Retrieved stored volume = " << volume <<  " for " << id << LL_ENDL;
+
+		return true;
 	}
-	return ret_val;
+
+	return false;
+}
+
+void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::removeSpeakerVolume(const LLUUID& speaker_id)
+{
+	mSpeakersData.erase(speaker_id);
+
+	// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
+	// LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "Removing stored volume for  " << id << LL_ENDL;
+}
+
+/* static */ F32 LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::transformFromLegacyVolume(F32 volume_in)
+{
+	// Convert to linear-logarithmic [0.0..1.0] with 0.5 = 0dB
+	// from legacy characteristic composed of two square-curves
+	// that intersect at volume_in = 0.5, volume_out = 0.56
+
+	F32 volume_out = 0.f;
+	volume_in = llclamp(volume_in, 0.f, 1.0f);
+
+	if (volume_in <= 0.5f)
+	{
+		volume_out = volume_in * volume_in * 4.f * 0.56f;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+		volume_out = (1.f - 0.56f) * (4.f * volume_in * volume_in - 1.f) / 3.f + 0.56f;
+	}
+
+	return volume_out;
+}
+
+/* static */ F32 LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::transformToLegacyVolume(F32 volume_in)
+{
+	// Convert from linear-logarithmic [0.0..1.0] with 0.5 = 0dB
+	// to legacy characteristic composed of two square-curves
+	// that intersect at volume_in = 0.56, volume_out = 0.5
+
+	F32 volume_out = 0.f;
+	volume_in = llclamp(volume_in, 0.f, 1.0f);
+
+	if (volume_in <= 0.56f)
+	{
+		volume_out = sqrt(volume_in / (4.f * 0.56f));
+	}
+	else
+	{
+		volume_out = sqrt((3.f * (volume_in - 0.56f) / (1.f - 0.56f) + 1.f) / 4.f);
+	}
+
+	return volume_out;
 }
 
 void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::load()
@@ -1183,6 +1258,8 @@ void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::load()
 	// load per-resident voice volume information
 	std::string filename = gDirUtilp->getExpandedFilename(LL_PATH_PER_SL_ACCOUNT, SETTINGS_FILE_NAME);
 
+	LL_INFOS("Voice") << "Loading stored speaker volumes from: " << filename << LL_ENDL;
+
 	LLSD settings_llsd;
 	llifstream file;
 	file.open(filename);
@@ -1194,7 +1271,10 @@ void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::load()
 	for (LLSD::map_const_iterator iter = settings_llsd.beginMap();
 		iter != settings_llsd.endMap(); ++iter)
 	{
-		mSpeakersData.insert(std::make_pair(LLUUID(iter->first), (F32)iter->second.asReal()));
+		// Maintain compatibility with 1.23 non-linear saved volume levels
+		F32 volume = transformFromLegacyVolume((F32)iter->second.asReal());
+
+		storeSpeakerVolume(LLUUID(iter->first), volume);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -1209,9 +1289,14 @@ void LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::save()
 		std::string filename = gDirUtilp->getExpandedFilename(LL_PATH_PER_SL_ACCOUNT, SETTINGS_FILE_NAME);
 		LLSD settings_llsd;
 
+		LL_INFOS("Voice") << "Saving stored speaker volumes to: " << filename << LL_ENDL;
+
 		for(speaker_data_map_t::const_iterator iter = mSpeakersData.begin(); iter != mSpeakersData.end(); ++iter)
 		{
-			settings_llsd[iter->first.asString()] = iter->second;
+			// Maintain compatibility with 1.23 non-linear saved volume levels
+			F32 volume = transformToLegacyVolume(iter->second);
+
+			settings_llsd[iter->first.asString()] = volume;
 		}
 
 		llofstream file;
@@ -2420,9 +2505,10 @@ void LLVoiceClient::stateMachine()
 					enforceTether();
 				}
 				
-				// Send an update if the ptt state has changed (which shouldn't be able to happen that often -- the user can only click so fast)
-				// or every 10hz, whichever is sooner.
-				if((mAudioSession && mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty) || mPTTDirty || mSpeakerVolumeDirty || mUpdateTimer.hasExpired())
+				// Send an update only if the ptt or mute state has changed (which shouldn't be able to happen that often
+				// -- the user can only click so fast) or every 10hz, whichever is sooner.
+				// Sending for every volume update causes an excessive flood of messages whenever a volume slider is dragged.
+				if((mAudioSession && mAudioSession->mMuteDirty) || mPTTDirty || mUpdateTimer.hasExpired())
 				{
 					mUpdateTimer.setTimerExpirySec(UPDATE_THROTTLE_SECONDS);
 					sendPositionalUpdate();
@@ -3417,38 +3503,26 @@ void LLVoiceClient::sendPositionalUpdate(void)
 		stream << "</Request>\n\n\n";
 	}	
 	
-	if(mAudioSession && mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty)
+	if(mAudioSession && (mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty || mAudioSession->mMuteDirty))
 	{
 		participantMap::iterator iter = mAudioSession->mParticipantsByURI.begin();
 
 		mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty = false;
+		mAudioSession->mMuteDirty = false;
 		
 		for(; iter != mAudioSession->mParticipantsByURI.end(); iter++)
 		{
 			participantState *p = iter->second;
-			
+
 			if(p->mVolumeDirty)
 			{
 				// Can't set volume/mute for yourself
 				if(!p->mIsSelf)
 				{
-					int volume = 56; // nominal default value
+					// scale from the range 0.0-1.0 to vivox volume in the range 0-100
+					S32 volume = llround(p->mVolume / VOLUME_SCALE_VIVOX);
+
 					bool mute = p->mOnMuteList;
-					
-					if(p->mUserVolume != -1)
-					{
-						// scale from user volume in the range 0-400 (with 100 as "normal") to vivox volume in the range 0-100 (with 56 as "normal")
-						if(p->mUserVolume < 100)
-							volume = (p->mUserVolume * 56) / 100;
-						else
-							volume = (((p->mUserVolume - 100) * (100 - 56)) / 300) + 56;
-					}
-					else if(p->mVolume != -1)
-					{
-						// Use the previously reported internal volume (comes in with a ParticipantUpdatedEvent)
-						volume = p->mVolume;
-					}
-										
 
 					if(mute)
 					{
@@ -3456,10 +3530,16 @@ void LLVoiceClient::sendPositionalUpdate(void)
 						// If we want the user to be muted, set their volume to 0 as well.
 						// This isn't perfect, but it will at least reduce their volume to a minimum.
 						volume = 0;
+
+						// Mark the current volume level as set to prevent incoming events
+						// changing it to 0, so that we can return to it when unmuting.
+						p->mVolumeSet = true;
 					}
-					
+
 					if(volume == 0)
+					{
 						mute = true;
+					}
 
 					LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "Setting volume/mute for avatar " << p->mAvatarID << " to " << volume << (mute?"/true":"/false") << LL_ENDL;
 					
@@ -4600,16 +4680,13 @@ void LLVoiceClient::participantUpdatedEvent(
 				participant->mPower = 0.0f;
 			}
 
-			// *HACK: Minimal hack to fix EXT-6508, ignore the incoming volume if it is zero.
-			// This happens because we send volume zero to Vivox when someone is muted,
-			// Vivox then send it back to us, overwriting the previous volume.
-			// Remove this hack once volume refactoring from EXT-6031 is applied.
-			if (volume != 0)
+			// Ignore incoming volume level if it has been explicitly set, or there
+			//  is a volume or mute change pending.
+			if ( !participant->mVolumeSet && !participant->mVolumeDirty)
 			{
-				participant->mVolume = volume;
+				participant->mVolume = (F32)volume * VOLUME_SCALE_VIVOX;
 			}
 
-			
 			// *HACK: mantipov: added while working on EXT-3544
 			/*
 			Sometimes LLVoiceClient::participantUpdatedEvent callback is called BEFORE 
@@ -4993,7 +5070,7 @@ void LLVoiceClient::muteListChanged()
 			
 			// Check to see if this participant is on the mute list already
 			if(p->updateMuteState())
-				mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty = true;
+				mAudioSession->mMuteDirty = true;
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -5016,10 +5093,10 @@ LLVoiceClient::participantState::participantState(const std::string &uri) :
 	 mIsModeratorMuted(false), 
 	 mLastSpokeTimestamp(0.f), 
 	 mPower(0.f), 
-	 mVolume(-1), 
-	 mOnMuteList(false), 
-	 mUserVolume(-1), 
-	 mVolumeDirty(false), 
+	 mVolume(VOLUME_DEFAULT),
+	 mOnMuteList(false),
+	 mVolumeSet(false),
+	 mVolumeDirty(false),
 	 mAvatarIDValid(false),
 	 mIsSelf(false)
 {
@@ -5068,7 +5145,7 @@ LLVoiceClient::participantState *LLVoiceClient::sessionState::addParticipant(con
 				result->mAvatarID = id;
 
 				if(result->updateMuteState())
-					mVolumeDirty = true;
+					mMuteDirty = true;
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -5080,8 +5157,7 @@ LLVoiceClient::participantState *LLVoiceClient::sessionState::addParticipant(con
 		
 		mParticipantsByUUID.insert(participantUUIDMap::value_type(&(result->mAvatarID), result));
 
-		result->mUserVolume = LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getInstance()->getSpeakerVolume(result->mAvatarID);
-		if (result->mUserVolume != -1)
+		if (LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getInstance()->getSpeakerVolume(result->mAvatarID, result->mVolume))
 		{
 			result->mVolumeDirty = true;
 			mVolumeDirty = true;
@@ -5872,12 +5948,10 @@ void LLVoiceClient::enforceTether(void)
 
 void LLVoiceClient::updatePosition(void)
 {
-	
 	if(gVoiceClient)
 	{
-		LLVOAvatarSelf *avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 		LLViewerRegion *region = gAgent.getRegion();
-		if(region && avatarp)
+		if(region && isAgentAvatarValid())
 		{
 			LLMatrix3 rot;
 			LLVector3d pos;
@@ -5895,9 +5969,9 @@ void LLVoiceClient::updatePosition(void)
 					rot);				// rotation matrix
 					
 			// Send the current avatar position to the voice code
-			rot = avatarp->getRootJoint()->getWorldRotation().getMatrix3();
+			rot = gAgentAvatarp->getRootJoint()->getWorldRotation().getMatrix3();
 	
-			pos = avatarp->getPositionGlobal();
+			pos = gAgentAvatarp->getPositionGlobal();
 			// TODO: Can we get the head offset from outside the LLVOAvatar?
 //			pos += LLVector3d(mHeadOffset);
 			pos += LLVector3d(0.f, 0.f, 1.f);
@@ -6281,51 +6355,21 @@ BOOL LLVoiceClient::getOnMuteList(const LLUUID& id)
 	return result;
 }
 
-// External accessiors. Maps 0.0 to 1.0 to internal values 0-400 with .5 == 100
-// internal = 400 * external^2
+// External accessors.
 F32 LLVoiceClient::getUserVolume(const LLUUID& id)
 {
-	F32 result = 0.0f;
+	// Minimum volume will be returned for users with voice disabled
+	F32 result = VOLUME_MIN;
 	
 	participantState *participant = findParticipantByID(id);
 	if(participant)
 	{
-		S32 ires = 100; // nominal default volume
-		
-		if(participant->mIsSelf)
-		{
-			// Always make it look like the user's own volume is set at the default.
-		}
-		else if(participant->mUserVolume != -1)
-		{
-			// Use the internal volume
-			ires = participant->mUserVolume;
-			
-			// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
-//			LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "mapping from mUserVolume " << ires << LL_ENDL;
-		}
-		else if(participant->mVolume != -1)
-		{
-			// Map backwards from vivox volume 
-
-			// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
-//			LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "mapping from mVolume " << participant->mVolume << LL_ENDL;
+		result = participant->mVolume;
 
-			if(participant->mVolume < 56)
-			{
-				ires = (participant->mVolume * 100) / 56;
-			}
-			else
-			{
-				ires = (((participant->mVolume - 56) * 300) / (100 - 56)) + 100;
-			}
-		}
-		result = sqrtf(((F32)ires) / 400.f);
+		// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
+		// LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "mVolume = " << result <<  " for " << id << LL_ENDL;
 	}
 
-	// Enable this when debugging voice slider issues.  It's way to spammy even for debug-level logging.
-//	LL_DEBUGS("Voice") << "returning " << result << LL_ENDL;
-
 	return result;
 }
 
@@ -6334,16 +6378,23 @@ void LLVoiceClient::setUserVolume(const LLUUID& id, F32 volume)
 	if(mAudioSession)
 	{
 		participantState *participant = findParticipantByID(id);
-		if (participant)
+		if (participant && !participant->mIsSelf)
 		{
-			// store this volume setting for future sessions
-			LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getInstance()->storeSpeakerVolume(id, volume);
+			if (!is_approx_equal(volume, VOLUME_DEFAULT))
+			{
+				// Store this volume setting for future sessions if it has been
+				// changed from the default
+				LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getInstance()->storeSpeakerVolume(id, volume);
+			}
+			else
+			{
+				// Remove stored volume setting if it is returned to the default
+				LLSpeakerVolumeStorage::getInstance()->removeSpeakerVolume(id);
+			}
 
-			// volume can amplify by as much as 4x!
-			S32 ivol = (S32)(400.f * volume * volume);
-			participant->mUserVolume = llclamp(ivol, 0, 400);
-			participant->mVolumeDirty = TRUE;
-			mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty = TRUE;
+			participant->mVolume = llclamp(volume, VOLUME_MIN, VOLUME_MAX);
+			participant->mVolumeDirty = true;
+			mAudioSession->mVolumeDirty = true;
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -6484,6 +6535,7 @@ LLVoiceClient::sessionState::sessionState() :
 	mVoiceEnabled(false),
 	mReconnect(false),
 	mVolumeDirty(false),
+	mMuteDirty(false),
 	mParticipantsChanged(false)
 {
 }
diff --git a/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.h b/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.h
index aaacab69e0..a29c386182 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.h
+++ b/indra/newview/llvoiceclient.h
@@ -101,6 +101,10 @@ class LLVoiceClient: public LLSingleton<LLVoiceClient>
 		
 		static F32 OVERDRIVEN_POWER_LEVEL;
 
+		static const F32 VOLUME_MIN;
+		static const F32 VOLUME_DEFAULT;
+		static const F32 VOLUME_MAX;
+
 		void updateSettings(); // call after loading settings and whenever they change
 	
 		void getCaptureDevicesSendMessage();
@@ -269,7 +273,7 @@ static	void updatePosition(void);
 		public:
 			participantState(const std::string &uri);
 
-			bool updateMuteState();
+			bool updateMuteState();	// true if mute state has changed
 			bool isAvatar();
 
 			std::string mURI;
@@ -279,13 +283,13 @@ static	void updatePosition(void);
 			LLFrameTimer mSpeakingTimeout;
 			F32	mLastSpokeTimestamp;
 			F32 mPower;
-			int mVolume;
+			F32 mVolume;
 			std::string mGroupID;
-			int mUserVolume;
 			bool mPTT;
 			bool mIsSpeaking;
 			bool mIsModeratorMuted;
 			bool mOnMuteList;		// true if this avatar is on the user's mute list (and should be muted)
+			bool mVolumeSet;		// true if incoming volume messages should not change the volume
 			bool mVolumeDirty;		// true if this participant needs a volume command sent (either mOnMuteList or mUserVolume has changed)
 			bool mAvatarIDValid;
 			bool mIsSelf;
@@ -349,6 +353,7 @@ static	void updatePosition(void);
 			// Set to true when the mute state of someone in the participant list changes.
 			// The code will have to walk the list to find the changed participant(s).
 			bool		mVolumeDirty;
+			bool		mMuteDirty;
 
 			bool		mParticipantsChanged;
 			participantMap mParticipantsByURI;
diff --git a/indra/newview/llwearable.cpp b/indra/newview/llwearable.cpp
index 589099673d..63f99273fe 100644
--- a/indra/newview/llwearable.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/llwearable.cpp
@@ -62,13 +62,12 @@ class LLOverrideBakedTextureUpdate
 public:
 	LLOverrideBakedTextureUpdate(bool temp_state)
 	{
-		mAvatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
 		U32 num_bakes = (U32) LLVOAvatarDefines::BAKED_NUM_INDICES;
 		for( U32 index = 0; index < num_bakes; ++index )
 		{
-			composite_enabled[index] = mAvatar->isCompositeUpdateEnabled(index);
+			composite_enabled[index] = gAgentAvatarp->isCompositeUpdateEnabled(index);
 		}
-		mAvatar->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(temp_state);
+		gAgentAvatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(temp_state);
 	}
 
 	~LLOverrideBakedTextureUpdate()
@@ -76,13 +75,11 @@ public:
 		U32 num_bakes = (U32)LLVOAvatarDefines::BAKED_NUM_INDICES;		
 		for( U32 index = 0; index < num_bakes; ++index )
 		{
-			mAvatar->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(index, composite_enabled[index]);
-		}		
+			gAgentAvatarp->setCompositeUpdatesEnabled(index, composite_enabled[index]);
+		}
 	}
-
 private:
 	bool composite_enabled[LLVOAvatarDefines::BAKED_NUM_INDICES];
-	LLVOAvatarSelf *mAvatar;
 };
 
 // Private local functions
@@ -205,10 +202,9 @@ BOOL LLWearable::exportFile(LLFILE* file) const
 
 void LLWearable::createVisualParams()
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); 
+	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
 		 param;
-		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getNextVisualParam())
+		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam())
 	{
 		if (param->getWearableType() == mType)
 		{
@@ -228,7 +224,7 @@ void LLWearable::createVisualParams()
 		param->resetDrivenParams();
 		if(!param->linkDrivenParams(boost::bind(wearable_function,(LLWearable*)this, _1), false))
 		{
-			if( !param->linkDrivenParams(boost::bind(avatar_function,(LLVOAvatarSelf*)avatar,_1 ), true))
+			if( !param->linkDrivenParams(boost::bind(avatar_function,gAgentAvatarp,_1 ), true))
 			{
 				llwarns << "could not link driven params for wearable " << getName() << " id: " << param->getID() << llendl;
 				continue;
@@ -464,12 +460,7 @@ BOOL LLWearable::importFile( LLFILE* file )
 // since this wearable was created.
 BOOL LLWearable::isOldVersion() const
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert( avatar );
-	if( !avatar )
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
 	if( LLWearable::sCurrentDefinitionVersion < mDefinitionVersion )
 	{
@@ -483,9 +474,9 @@ BOOL LLWearable::isOldVersion() const
 	}
 
 	S32 param_count = 0;
-	for( LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); 
+	for( LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
 		param;
-		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getNextVisualParam() )
+		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		if( (param->getWearableType() == mType) && (param->getGroup() == VISUAL_PARAM_GROUP_TWEAKABLE ) )
 		{
@@ -531,17 +522,11 @@ BOOL LLWearable::isOldVersion() const
 // only if those values are the same as the defaults.
 BOOL LLWearable::isDirty() const
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert( avatar );
-	if( !avatar )
-	{
-		return FALSE;
-	}
-
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return FALSE;
 
-	for( LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); 
+	for( LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
 		param;
-		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getNextVisualParam() )
+		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		if( (param->getWearableType() == mType) 
 			&& (param->getGroup() == VISUAL_PARAM_GROUP_TWEAKABLE ) 
@@ -602,14 +587,9 @@ BOOL LLWearable::isDirty() const
 
 void LLWearable::setParamsToDefaults()
 {
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert( avatar );
-	if( !avatar )
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-	for( LLVisualParam* param = avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = avatar->getNextVisualParam() )
+	for( LLVisualParam* param = gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		if( (((LLViewerVisualParam*)param)->getWearableType() == mType ) && (param->getGroup() == VISUAL_PARAM_GROUP_TWEAKABLE ) )
 		{
@@ -645,18 +625,12 @@ void LLWearable::setTexturesToDefaults()
 // Updates the user's avatar's appearance
 void LLWearable::writeToAvatar()
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert(avatarp);
-	if(!avatarp)
-	{
-		llerrs << "could not get avatar object to write to for wearable " << this->getName() << llendl;
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
-	ESex old_sex = avatarp->getSex();
+	ESex old_sex = gAgentAvatarp->getSex();
 
 	// Pull params
-	for( LLVisualParam* param = avatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = avatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
+	for( LLVisualParam* param = gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		// cross-wearable parameters are not authoritative, as they are driven by a different wearable. So don't copy the values to the
 		// avatar object if cross wearable. Cross wearable params get their values from the avatar, they shouldn't write the other way.
@@ -665,7 +639,7 @@ void LLWearable::writeToAvatar()
 			S32 param_id = param->getID();
 			F32 weight = getVisualParamWeight(param_id);
 
-			avatarp->setVisualParamWeight( param_id, weight, FALSE );
+			gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight( param_id, weight, FALSE );
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -686,14 +660,14 @@ void LLWearable::writeToAvatar()
 			}
 			LLViewerTexture* image = LLViewerTextureManager::getFetchedTexture( image_id, TRUE, LLViewerTexture::BOOST_NONE, LLViewerTexture::LOD_TEXTURE );
 			// MULTI-WEARABLE: replace hard-coded 0
-			avatarp->setLocalTextureTE(te, image, 0);
+			gAgentAvatarp->setLocalTextureTE(te, image, 0);
 		}
 	}
 
-	ESex new_sex = avatarp->getSex();
+	ESex new_sex = gAgentAvatarp->getSex();
 	if( old_sex != new_sex )
 	{
-		avatarp->updateSexDependentLayerSets( FALSE );
+		gAgentAvatarp->updateSexDependentLayerSets( FALSE );
 	}	
 	
 //	if( upload_bake )
@@ -707,12 +681,7 @@ void LLWearable::writeToAvatar()
 // static 
 void LLWearable::removeFromAvatar( EWearableType type, BOOL upload_bake )
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert(avatarp);
-	if(!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	// You can't just remove body parts.
 	if( (type == WT_SHAPE) ||
@@ -724,12 +693,12 @@ void LLWearable::removeFromAvatar( EWearableType type, BOOL upload_bake )
 	}
 
 	// Pull params
-	for( LLVisualParam* param = avatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = avatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
+	for( LLVisualParam* param = gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); param; param = gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		if( (((LLViewerVisualParam*)param)->getWearableType() == type) && (param->getGroup() == VISUAL_PARAM_GROUP_TWEAKABLE ) )
 		{
 			S32 param_id = param->getID();
-			avatarp->setVisualParamWeight( param_id, param->getDefaultWeight(), upload_bake );
+			gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight( param_id, param->getDefaultWeight(), upload_bake );
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -738,8 +707,8 @@ void LLWearable::removeFromAvatar( EWearableType type, BOOL upload_bake )
 		gFloaterCustomize->setWearable(type, NULL, PERM_ALL, TRUE);
 	}
 
-	avatarp->updateVisualParams();
-	avatarp->wearableUpdated(type, TRUE);
+	gAgentAvatarp->updateVisualParams();
+	gAgentAvatarp->wearableUpdated(type, TRUE);
 
 //	if( upload_bake )
 //	{
@@ -751,12 +720,7 @@ void LLWearable::removeFromAvatar( EWearableType type, BOOL upload_bake )
 // Definition version is current: removes obsolete enties and creates default values for new ones.
 void LLWearable::copyDataFrom(const LLWearable* src)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	llassert(avatarp);
-	if(!avatarp)
-	{
-		return;
-	}
+	if (!isAgentAvatarValid()) return;
 
 	mDefinitionVersion = LLWearable::sCurrentDefinitionVersion;
 
@@ -769,9 +733,9 @@ void LLWearable::copyDataFrom(const LLWearable* src)
 
 	mSavedVisualParamMap.clear();
 	// Deep copy of mVisualParamMap (copies only those params that are current, filling in defaults where needed)
-	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
+	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
 		param;
-		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
+		param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam() )
 	{
 		if( (param->getWearableType() == mType) )
 		{
@@ -876,14 +840,12 @@ void LLWearable::addVisualParam(LLVisualParam *param)
 
 void LLWearable::setVisualParams()
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
 	for (visual_param_index_map_t::const_iterator iter = mVisualParamIndexMap.begin(); iter != mVisualParamIndexMap.end(); iter++)
 	{
 		S32 id = iter->first;
 		LLVisualParam *wearable_param = iter->second;
 		F32 value = wearable_param->getWeight();
-		avatarp->setVisualParamWeight(id, value, FALSE);
+		gAgentAvatarp->setVisualParamWeight(id, value, FALSE);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -1024,8 +986,7 @@ BOOL LLWearable::isOnTop() const
 
 void LLWearable::createLayers(S32 te)
 {
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	LLTexLayerSet *layer_set = avatarp->getLayerSet((ETextureIndex)te);
+	LLTexLayerSet *layer_set = gAgentAvatarp->getLayerSet((ETextureIndex)te);
 	if (layer_set)
 	{
 		layer_set->cloneTemplates(mTEMap[te], (ETextureIndex)te, this);
@@ -1123,10 +1084,9 @@ void LLWearable::destroyTextures()
 void LLWearable::pullCrossWearableValues()
 {
 	// scan through all of the avatar's visual parameters
-	LLVOAvatar* avatar = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getFirstVisualParam(); 
+	for (LLViewerVisualParam* param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getFirstVisualParam(); 
 		 param;
-		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) avatar->getNextVisualParam())
+		 param = (LLViewerVisualParam*) gAgentAvatarp->getNextVisualParam())
 	{
 		if( param )
 		{
diff --git a/indra/newview/pipeline.cpp b/indra/newview/pipeline.cpp
index 685be043fc..4ca251af3e 100644
--- a/indra/newview/pipeline.cpp
+++ b/indra/newview/pipeline.cpp
@@ -3856,15 +3856,14 @@ void LLPipeline::renderForSelect(std::set<LLViewerObject*>& objects, BOOL render
 	}
 
 	// pick HUD objects
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-	if (avatarp && sShowHUDAttachments)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && sShowHUDAttachments)
 	{
 		glh::matrix4f save_proj(glh_get_current_projection());
 		glh::matrix4f save_model(glh_get_current_modelview());
 
 		setup_hud_matrices(screen_rect);
-		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
-			 iter != avatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
+		for (LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator iter = gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.begin(); 
+			 iter != gAgentAvatarp->mAttachmentPoints.end(); )
 		{
 			LLVOAvatar::attachment_map_t::iterator curiter = iter++;
 			LLViewerJointAttachment* attachment = curiter->second;
@@ -3964,9 +3963,9 @@ void LLPipeline::rebuildPools()
 		max_count--;
 	}
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject())
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid())
 	{
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->rebuildHUD();
+		gAgentAvatarp->rebuildHUD();
 	}
 }
 
@@ -4598,8 +4597,8 @@ void LLPipeline::setupHWLights(LLDrawPool* pool)
 		glLightfv(gllight, GL_SPECULAR, LLColor4::black.mV);
 	}
 
-	if (gAgent.getAvatarObject() &&
-		gAgent.getAvatarObject()->mSpecialRenderMode == 3)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() &&
+		gAgentAvatarp->mSpecialRenderMode == 3)
 	{
 		LLColor4  light_color = LLColor4::white;
 		light_color.mV[3] = 0.0f;
@@ -4708,15 +4707,13 @@ void LLPipeline::enableLightsDynamic()
 		glColor4f(0.f, 0.f, 0.f, 1.f); // no local lighting by default
 	}
 
-	LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
-
-	if (avatarp && getLightingDetail() <= 0)
+	if (isAgentAvatarValid() && getLightingDetail() <= 0)
 	{
-		if (avatarp->mSpecialRenderMode == 0) // normal
+		if (gAgentAvatarp->mSpecialRenderMode == 0) // normal
 		{
 			gPipeline.enableLightsAvatar();
 		}
-		else if (avatarp->mSpecialRenderMode >= 1)  // anim preview
+		else if (gAgentAvatarp->mSpecialRenderMode >= 1)  // anim preview
 		{
 			gPipeline.enableLightsAvatarEdit(LLColor4(0.7f, 0.6f, 0.3f, 1.f));
 		}
@@ -7101,15 +7098,15 @@ void LLPipeline::generateWaterReflection(LLCamera& camera_in)
 {
 	if (LLPipeline::sWaterReflections && assertInitialized() && LLDrawPoolWater::sNeedsReflectionUpdate)
 	{
-		LLVOAvatarSelf* avatarp = gAgent.getAvatarObject();
+		BOOL skip_avatar_update = FALSE;
 		if (gAgentCamera.getCameraAnimating() || gAgentCamera.getCameraMode() != CAMERA_MODE_MOUSELOOK)
 		{
-			avatarp = NULL;
+			skip_avatar_update = TRUE;
 		}
 
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (!skip_avatar_update)
 		{
-			avatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(CAMERA_MODE_THIRD_PERSON);
+			gAgentAvatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(CAMERA_MODE_THIRD_PERSON);
 		}
 		LLVertexBuffer::unbind();
 
@@ -7333,9 +7330,9 @@ void LLPipeline::generateWaterReflection(LLCamera& camera_in)
 		LLGLState::checkTextureChannels();
 		LLGLState::checkClientArrays();
 
-		if (avatarp)
+		if (!skip_avatar_update)
 		{
-			avatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(gAgentCamera.getCameraMode());
+			gAgentAvatarp->updateAttachmentVisibility(gAgentCamera.getCameraMode());
 		}
 	}
 }