Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 680)

To remove a cell from a replicator
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In the Layers tab or Timeline layers list, select the cell you want to remove, and then press
Delete.
The original source layers remain in the project.
Basic Replicator Parameters in the HUD
When a replicator is created from a source layer, the pattern is built using the default
parameters in the Replicator tab of the Inspector. You can also use the Replicator HUD
to easily change the most important of these parameters to suit your needs.
To display the Replicator HUD
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In the Layers tab or Timeline layers list, select the replicator you want to display the HUD.
Note: If the HUD does not appear, choose Window > Show HUD (or press F7). You can
also press D to show the HUD.
The next section describes the controls in the Replicator HUD.
Replicator HUD Controls
The Replicator HUD contains frequently used controls that are necessary to modify the
shape and arrangement of the replicator. These parameters are a subset of the parameters
found in the Replicator tab of the Inspector. The HUD contains a group of sliders and
pop-up menus that provide an easy way change the shape of the pattern, as well as the
arrangement of the objects within the pattern. The controls in the Replicator HUD are
dynamic—they appear depending on what is selected from the Shape and Arrangement
pop-up menus. The HUD also provides quick access to the Opacity and Blend Mode
parameters, which are located in the Properties tab of the Inspector.
The HUD also provides quick access to the Opacity and Blend Mode parameters, which
are located in the Properties tab of the Inspector.
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