Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 584)

Chapter 15 Replicator 584
Replicator cell parameters in the Inspector
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Align Angle: When this checkbox is selected, the replicator elements rotate to match the shape
on which they are positioned. This parameter is available for all replicator types except for the
following: Rectangle, Circle, Image, Box, and Sphere shapes with Tile Fill or Random Fill.
Spiral replicator with Align Angle disabled Spiral replicator with Align Angle enabled
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Angle: A dial that specifies (in degrees) the rotation of the replicator elements. When the
3D checkbox is selected in the Replicator Inspector, the default dial modifies the Z angle. To
modify the rotation of the pattern elements on all three axes (X, Y, and Z), click the disclosure
triangle and adjust the X, Y, and Z dials.
When the 3D checkbox is selected, this parameter also displays the Animate pop-up menu.
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Animate: A pop-up menu that sets the angle interpolation for keyframed animation of the
Angle parameter. There are two choices:
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Use Rotation: The default interpolation method. When the Angle parameter is keyframed,
pattern elements rotate from their start rotation to their final rotation. Depending on the
animation, the elements may twist before reaching their final orientation (the last keyframed
value). For example, if the X, Y, and Z Angle parameters are animated from 0 degrees to 180
degrees in a project, the elements rotate on all axes before reaching their final orientation.
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Use Orientation: This alternate interpolation method provides smoother animation but
does not allow multiple revolutions. It interpolates between the pattern elements’ start
orientation (first keyframe) and their end orientation (second keyframe).
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Angle End: A dial that specifies (in degrees) the rotation of the replicator elements at the end
of the pattern. The angle value of the elements at the end of the pattern equals the Angle
value (start) plus the Angle End value. For example, if Angle is set to 0 degrees and Angle End
set to 90 degrees, the elements are not rotated at all at their origin, and are rotated by 90
degrees at the end of the pattern.
Line replicator (Origin set to Start Point)
with Angle value of 0 and Angle End set to 0
Line replicator (Origin set to Start Point)
with Angle value of 0 and Angle End set to 90
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