Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 738)

Chapter 18 Generators 738
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Minimum Digits: A slider, available when Number is chosen from the Format pop-up menu,
that defines the minimum digits used in the generator. The default value is 1.
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Thousands Separator: A checkbox, available when Number, Currency, or Percent is chosen from
the Format pop-up menu, that displays a comma or other character to separate thousands
(based on what is chosen in the Region pop-up menu).
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Random: A checkbox that, when selected, displays numbers randomly.
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Random Seed: Controls that change the Random Seed number if you don’t like the current
random number count. Enter a new number in the text field or click Generate. This changes
the random calculations to display different numbers.
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Random Hold Frame: A slider that specifies how long (in frames) each number is held onscreen.
For example, If Random is selected and Random Hold Frame is set to 20, a number is displayed
for 20 frames, then the next number is displayed and held for 20 frames, and so on.
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Region: Controls that change the numeric format to that of another geographical region. By
default, the generator uses the current system’s region. Click the Current button to set the
current system’s region as the region for the generator. Click the Region pop-up menu to
select another region.
Note: The selected region is saved with the generator. If opened on another computer with a
different regional setting, the generator retains the saved region.
Time Date
The Time Date text generator displays the date and time based on settings in the Inspector. You
can create a countdown or count-up animation by defining start and end values. You can also
specify time units, as well as time and date format. The default date and time are based on the
computer’s system clock at the time the generator is added to the project. This can be changed
in the Inspector by manually entering a value or clicking the Set Current Time button.
Parameters in the Inspector
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Animate: A checkbox that enables animation of the time and date as the project plays. The
animation, such as a countdown or count up, is based on the values set in the Start and End
fields. When Animate is deselected, static information is displayed.
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Start: A field, available when the Animate checkbox is selected, that sets the start date and
time for the generator. This parameter can be animated using keyframes.
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End: A field, available when the Animate checkbox is selected, that sets the end date and time
for the generator. This parameter can be animated using keyframes.
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Value: A field that specifies the date and time displayed in the generator. Value is not available
when the Animate checkbox is selected. This parameter can be animated using keyframes.
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Set Current Time: A button that loads the current time into the generator.
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Time Units: A pop-up menu that sets the units of time used in the generator to Seconds,
Minutes, Hours, Days, Months, or Years.
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