Manage library folders and files – Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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Chapter 6
Create and manage projects
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Manage Library folders and files
Although you can’t modify the effects, elements, and folders built into Motion, you can organize
custom effects, elements, and folders in the Library stack in the same way you manipulate files in
the Finder. You can create folders and delete certain files or folders.
You can also easily create, save, and organize files and themes in the Library.
Create a new folder
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Click the New Folder button (+) in the lower-left corner of the Library.
For more information on saving custom Library content, see
on page 183.
Rename a folder or file
Do one of the following:
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In the Library stack, Control-click the custom file or folder, then choose Rename from the
shortcut menu. When the text field becomes active, enter a name, then press Return.
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Click the name of the folder or file once to select it, then click it again to activate the text field.
Enter a name, then press Return.
WARNING:
Renaming a custom folder or file in the Library renames the item on your hard disk
or networked hard disk. If projects use files from the originally named folder, Motion may list
the item as missing.
Create a subcategory in a category
When you add your own content, you can create additional folders to add subcategories that
appear in the subcategory column.
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Open the Library and select a category.
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Click the New Folder button (+) at the bottom of the Library.
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Rename the folder to suit your needs.
This folder appears in the subcategory column when that category is selected.
Remove objects or folders from a Content category
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Select an object or folder in the Library stack, then do one of the following:
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Choose Edit > Delete.
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Press Command-Delete.
Delete a folder or file
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In the stack, Control-click the custom file, then choose Move to Trash from the shortcut menu.
WARNING:
Deleting a custom folder or file in the Library removes the file from your hard disk
or networked hard disk and places the file in your Trash.
Move a file into a folder
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Drag the file to the folder icon.
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