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Editing Objects

Select an object from either:

• List of Objects
• The Preview Window
• The 2D View window

The inspector palette displays the information.

In the case of a Standard object:

1. Preview Thumbnail.
2. Edit Shaders...
• Choose the material to edit from the list, the Objects inspector switches to Shaders mode.
3. X, Y, Z Coordinates
• Position: Provides the x,y,z coordinates for the object's anchor point. Entering new values redefines the position.

NB: for an .aof the default anchor point can be changed in the 2D view.

• Rotation: Pivots the object along the x, y and z axes.
  Shift+click and dragging the cursor restricts the movement to 15° steps.
• Clicking on locks them and clicking on unlocks them.
4. Dimensions: changes the length, width and height settings.
• Click on the checkbox to maintain the proportions. Clicking again removes the restriction.
5. Animation Parameters:

Object Position: 3 options

Normal: The object always moves parallel to its starting position. (e.g. a vector that always retains its orientation regardless of the object's path).

Orientation on the Path: The object moves in x, y, z in the direction of the path (e.g. an aircraft performing a loop).

Orientation on the path, X,Y only : The object moves in x, y, z in the direction of the path but always remains parallel to ground level x,y (e.g. a helicopter taking off).

NB: using the timeline, in a single sequence, the object can change behavior several times.

Example: Editing an Object

Object Animation

Working in the Timeline Window

List of settings which can and cannot be animated