Collapsing and expanding groups and layers – Apple Motion 4 User Manual

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Note: To advance or rewind more rapidly, press Shift while dragging in the current frame
value slider.

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With the Timeline active, type the timecode or frame number where you want to move
the playhead. Press Return to jump to that frame.

To move forward a specific number of frames

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Type a plus sign (+) and then the number of frames you want to move forward.

To move backward a specific number of frames

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Type a minus sign (–) and then the number of frames you want to move backward.

Collapsing and Expanding Groups and Layers

You can collapse a group or layer so the tracks for the individual objects within the group
are temporarily hidden.

Layer collapsed

Layer expanded

To collapse or expand a group or layer

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Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the group or layer name in the Timeline layers
list.

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A variety of editing tasks can be done in the Timeline, including moving, trimming, and
slipping. For more information on how to perform editing in the Timeline, see

Editing

Objects in the Timeline

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