Apple Motion 3 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Motion

 Replicator: Appears when a replicator is selected. Replicators can only be selected in

the Layers tab or Timeline layers list. This tab contains attributes such as replicator
shape, space (2D or 3D), pattern, size, and cell controls. For more information on
using the replicator, see “

Using the Replicator

” on page 753.

 Replicator Cell: Appears when a replicator cell is selected. Replicator cells can only

be selected in the Layers tab or Timeline layers list.

 Generators: Displays the parameters and attributes of the selected generator, such

as the Center, Size, and Intensity parameters of a Lens Flare generator. The specific
parameters listed depend on the selected generator. For more information on
generators, see “

Working with Generators

” on page 965.

Locking the Inspector

The Inspector typically changes dynamically based on the object that is selected.
However, sometimes you want to select another object while you continue looking at
the parameters for the current object. When you lock the Inspector, it does not change
based on your selection.

To lock the Inspector, do one of the following:

m

Click the lock icon in the upper-right corner of the Preview area of the Inspector.

m

Choose Window > Create Locked Inspector.

To unlock the Inspector, do one of the following:

m

Click the unlocked lock icon in the upper-right corner of the Preview area of the
Inspector.

m

Choose Window > Create Locked Inspector.

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