Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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With the Text tool selected, drag the last control point toward the end of the text.
Tip: When dragging, press Shift to constrain the path to a straight line.
After you extend a path, add control points for extra control over the shape of the path.
Add or modify text path control points in the Canvas
Do one of the following:
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Option-click or double-click the path to add a control point.
Control points can only be added to Open Spline or Closed Spline paths.
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To remove a control point, select the point, then press Delete.
You can also Control-click the point, then choose Delete Point from the shortcut menu.
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To create a linear point, Control-click the point, then choose Linear from the shortcut menu.
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To create a smooth (Bezier) point, Control-click the point, then choose Smooth from the
shortcut menu.
When Path Type is set to B-Spline, the Very Smooth option becomes available in the
shortcut menu.
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To lock a point, Control-click the point, then choose Lock Point from the shortcut menu.
A locked point cannot be edited.
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To unlock a point, Control-click the point, then choose select Unlock Point from the
shortcut menu.
Text paths are modified in the same way as shape control points. For complete information, see
Shapes, masks, and paint strokes overview
on page 828.
Note: Clicking any path control point and holding down the mouse button displays the point
number (based on the order the points are drawn on the path) and X, Y, and Z coordinates in the
status bar. Path control points are also listed by number in the Layout pane of the Text Inspector.
Modify a text path in 3D space
A spline text path can be manipulated to move through 3D space.
Adjust the text path in 3D space
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If there is no camera in the project, add a camera by doing one of the following:
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Click the Add Camera button in the toolbar.
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Choose Object > New Camera (or press Option-Command-C).
Note: If none of your project groups is set to 3D, a dialog appears asking you if you want
to switch your 2D groups to 3D groups. Click Switch to 3D to allow the camera to affect
the groups.
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