Apple Motion 2 - Manual (Page 639)

Chapter 9 Using the Replicator 639
Columns: Defines the number of vertical columns in the pattern. Pattern elements are
distributed at points along the columns. This parameter is only available when the
selected shape is closed, such as a rectangle, circle, or image, and when the
arrangement is set to Tile Fill.
Note: The default Columns value limit is 20. You can set a higher number in the value
field in the Replicator tab of the Inspector.
Rows: Defines the number of horizontal rows in the pattern. This parameter is available
only when the selected shape is closed, such as a rectangle, circle, or image, and when
the Arrangement is set to Tile Fill.
Note: The default Rows value limit is 20. You can set a higher number in the value field
in the Replicator tab of the Inspector.
Origin: Specifies how the elements traverse across the pattern from a point of origin.
For example, when set to Left, the elements sweep across the rectangle (or image)
from left to right. When set to Upper Right, the elements from the upper-right corner
point of the shape to the lower-right corner. This parameter is available when the
Arrangement is set to Tile Fill or Random Fill.
Modifying a Replicator Using the Properties Tab
Like any other object in Motion, a replicator’s properties (such as position, scale, blend
mode, shear, or drop shadow) can be modified in the Properties tab of the Inspector or
by using the onscreen transform modes. These properties are separate from the
replicator parameters in the Replicator and Replicator Cell tabs, which control the
shape and size of the replicator, as well as all aspects of its pattern and cells.
Note: When a replicator cell is selected, only the Timing parameter appears in the
Properties tab of the Inspector.
To display the replicator Properties Tab:
m In the Layers tab or Timeline Layer list, select the replicator and then click the
Properties tab in the Inspector.
Default number of 5 Columns and
5 Rows Columns set to 3 and Rows set to 7
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