Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 566)

Chapter 15 Replicator 566
When multiple cells create a replicator pattern, the elements appear at the same points on the
pattern. The replicator is positioned at the average of the source’s positions.
The elements in the pattern are stacked according to their order in the Layers list and Timeline.
To change the stacking order of the layers, drag the lower cell above the upper cell in the
Layers list.
Modify a replicator
After adding a preset replicator or creating a custom replicator, you modify it further by
replacing its source image, adjusting cell opacity, removing unwanted cells, or removing the
entire replicator.
Replace a preset replicator’s source image
After adding a preset replicator to your project, you can replace its source image to better suit
your needs.
1 In the File Browser or Library, select the file you want to use as the replacement graphic for the
replicator preset, then add it to the project.
2 In the Layers list, drag the object to the replicator cell you want to replace.
Note: If the cell layer is not visible, click the disclosure triangle next to the replicator layer.
3 When the pointer becomes a curved arrow, release the mouse button.
The original source object is replaced with the new object.
Control element opacity in a replicator with more than one source
You can adjust the opacity of individual elements in a replicator by modifying their parameters in
the Replicator Cell Inspector.
Do one of the following:
m Select the cell in the Layers list, then adjust the Opacity tag in the gradient editor in the
Replicator Cell Inspector (or change Color Mode to Colorize and adjust the Opacity parameter in
the Color controls).
m Select the original source layer—not the replicator cell—and change its opacity in its HUD or
Properties Inspector.
Remove a cell from a replicator
You can remove a cell from a replicator that contains multiple cells.
m In the Layers list or Timeline, select the cell to remove, then press Delete.
The original source layers remain in the project.
Remove a replicator from a project
You can remove a replicator from the Layers list or Timeline.
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