Apple Motion 4 User Manual

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Geometry: Elements are positioned along the edge of a shape, defined by a spline

object used as the shape source. The Geometry shape displays additional Shape Source,
Points, and Offset parameters in the Replicator tab.

Cells along the edge of the object defined in
the Shape Source image well

Object used as the Shape Source

For information on using geometry (a shape) as a replicator shape, see

Replicator Cell

Controls in the Inspector

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Image: Elements appear within an area defined by an image or along its border,

depending on what is chosen from the Arrangement pop-up menu. The image may
or may not have an alpha channel. If it does, the shape of the alpha channel can also
be used to define the pattern. When Image is selected, the Arrangement parameter
becomes available. Depending on the selected Arrangement, the Image shape displays
additional parameters.

For information on using an image as a replicator shape, see

Using Image and Geometry

Objects

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Chapter 12

Using the Replicator

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