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Configuring the positioning timeline

When creating spatial paths, you need to define the time it will take for the object to travel along the path. The Position Editor timeline allows you to specify where each control point will fall over time. Like the graph view, you can zoom and pan in the timeline to help position control points more accurately. You can also configure the length of the timeline for each path you create.

You can configure the properties and behaviors of the timeline. For example, you can specify the length of the timeline, or define the behavior of the control points on the timeline when new control points are added. The length of the timeline automatically defines the length of the selected path. You can configure the timeline so that each path that you've created is a different length.

When the timeline is in linear mode, you can only define the length of the timeline because the behaviors of the points on the timeline are predetermined.

To configure the timeline:

  1. In the Position Editor (3D Automation), click the Configure Timeline button.

    The Timeline Configuration dialog opens.

  2. In the Length field, type the duration of the timeline in mm:ss.ms.

    [Note]Note

    The maximum length of the timeline is 59:59:999.

  3. If you are changing the length of the timeline and it is in non-linear mode, select one of the following options:

    • Stretch proportionally to re-position existing control points to maintain their relative proportions to one another.

    • Preserve key values to maintain the positions of existing control points.

      [Note]Note

      If you shorten the length of the timeline using the Preserve key values option, some control points may be deleted. If points are going to be deleted, a confirmation message is displayed prior to deletion.

  4. In the Insert Key Every field, type the amount of time you want to add between the last existing control point and any new point that is inserted on the timeline.

  5. Click OK to accept your changes.

    The timeline is re-configured according to the new settings.

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