Apple Motion 2 Getting Started - Manual (Page 145)

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By default, 30 particles per second are emitted in all directions, and each one moves
away at approximately 100 pixels per second.
Modifying a Particle System
Once you create a particle system, it performs according to its default parameters in
the Emitter and Particle Cell tabs (located in the Inspector). You can use the Emitter or
Particle Cell Dashboard to easily change the basic parameters of an emitter or cell. To
view and modify all parameters for an emitter or particle cell, use the Inspector.
Using the Emitter Dashboard
You can use the Emitter Dashboard to adjust several basic controls for the particle
system, such as the size, life, and emission range and angle of the particles. These
controls are a subset of the emitter controls located in the Emitter tab of the Inspector.
To show the Dashboard for a particle emitter:
m Select an emitter and press D.
The Dashboard contains the Birth Rate, Life, and Scale sliders, as well as the Emission
control. The Emission control provides a visual way to modify three different particle
system parameters: Emission Range, Emission Angle, and Speed.
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