Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 88)

Note: Blend mode can also be changed by Control-clicking the item in the Layers tab (or
Timeline layers list, then choosing a new Blend Mode option from the shortcut menu.
Likewise the blend mode of an object can be modified in the object’s HUD, or in the
Properties tab of the Inspector.
Working in the Layers Tab
You can customize the Layers tab in a variety of ways to accommodate different working
styles and the needs of different projects.
Editing Columns
Any window that contains columns of data can be reorganized to suit your needs. You
can change the order in which columns appear as well as the size of the cells. For example,
in the Layers tab, you may want the Preview column to appear to the right of the Name
column instead of to its left. You can also sort the items in the column by type of file.
To reorder columns
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Drag the column header left or right to a new position.
Columns can be resized in several ways. You can adjust the width of a column, or you
can change the height of all cells in the columns at once, including any icons and text
inside the cells.
To adjust column width
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In the header row, drag a column border to resize the width.
To adjust cell height
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Position the pointer over any horizontal line and drag up or down to decrease or increase
the height of all cells.
Icons and thumbnails resize themselves as you make the adjustment.
You can also drag the scale slider at the bottom of the window. Drag left to decrease the
height of the rows and drag right to increase their height.
Adding and Removing Groups
The Layers tab has controls to add new groups and to remove existing objects from the
project.
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