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Objects Inspector 3D Object

Select an object from either:

• List of Objects

• Preview Window

• 2D View Window

The inspector palette displays the information.

1. Preview Thumbnail
• The thumbnail of the current object is displayed. Double click on the name to edit it.
2. Edit Shaders...
• Choose the material to edit from the list; the Objects Inspector switches to Shaders mode.
3. Dimensions

• Changes the length, width and height settings.

• Click on the chain to maintain the proportions.

4. X, Y and Z Coordinates

Position

• Provides the x, y and z coordinates for the object's anchor point. Entering new values redefines the position.

NB: For an .atlo, the default anchor point can be changed in the 2D view.

Rotation

• Pivots the object along the x, y and z axes.
  

• The circular cursor can be used to rotate the object vertically. Pressing Shift+click whilst dragging the cursor restricts the movement to 15° increments.

• Click on the padlock icon to lock or unlock the coordinates.

5. Animation Parameters

Object Position: Three 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 path

The object moves along x, y and z in the direction of the path (e.g. an aircraft performing a loop).

Orientation on path, X, Y only

The object moves along x, y and z in the direction of the path but always remains parallel to the ground level x, y. (e.g. like a Frisbee).

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

NB: Editing the scene information - such as movement of the origin, re-dimensioning of the model and the coordinates - may be accessed via Scene Information.