MacroSystem Columbus 2 - Manual (Page 12)

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3.6.5 Key object position
You can change the position of the object with
respect to the key point by moving it along the X
and Y axes.
3.6.6 Key object view
In order to obtain the optimum view, you can
rotate the object in three dimensions using the
controls for the three Angles X, Y and Z.
3.6. Head object
The head object is directly linked to the growth
of the line and moves together with the head of
the line (i.e. the leading end).
Basically, the same selection options and set-
tings options are available as for the key objects.
An additional setting under Head object allows
you to make the direction of the head object
change automatically. If Auto direction is activa-
ted (default setting), the head object is always
rotated automatically so that it points in the
direction in which the line is growing. This en-
sures, for instance, that an aircraft symbol will
always appear to fly forwards and not sideways
or backwards. This option should be deactivated
for 2D objects.
3.6. Head object position
You can position the head object with respect to
the tip of the line using the Distance and Angle
functions.
3.6. Head object view
In order to obtain the optimum view, you can
rotate the head object in three dimensions using
the controls for the three Angles X, Y and Z.
3.6.10 Head object fade
This is where you define the fade-in and fade-
out values for the global setting. You can choose
how the head object fades in or out at the key
points and how long the transitions take to com-
plete. The times can only be adjusted if an effect
has been selected.
The available transitions are as follows:
Transition Beschreibung
Off No transition takes place. The
slider for adjusting the time is
locked.
Smooth Fade The object is smoothly faded
in or out.
Light up The object briefly lights up
and is then faded.
Zoom The object grows smaller
when fading out and grows in
size when fading in.