Apple Motion 2 - Manual (Page 360)

360 Chapter 5 Using Behaviors
Negate
Inverts the value of each keyframe and behavior effect in the parameter to which it’s
applied by multiplying the parameter by –1. The Negate behavior basically flips each
parameter value to its opposite. Animation paths are flipped, rotation is reversed, and
any effect’s parameter is changed to its opposite.
For example, applying the Negate behavior to the Position parameter of an object with
an animation path applied results in the animation path moving to the opposite
quadrant of the Canvas.
Note: If you want to reverse the motion taking place on an animation path, rather than
flipping the shape of the animation path itself, use the Reverse parameter behavior.
Dashboard control
The Dashboard control allows you to change the parameter assignment.
Parameters in the Inspector
Apply To: The Apply To pop-up menu shows the parameter being affected, and can be
used to reassign the behavior to another parameter.
Related behaviors
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Average ,” “ Reverse ”
Oscillate
The Oscillate behavior animates a parameter by cycling it between two different values.
You can customize how wide apart the high and low values are, as well as the number
of oscillations per minute. The Oscillate behavior can create all kinds of cyclical effects.
For example, if you apply the Oscillate behavior to the rotation property of an object, it
will begin to rock back and forth. This happens because the rotation property cycles
back and forth between the original rotation value plus and minus the Amplitude value
that’s set in the Oscillate behavior.
Affects Parameters affected
Individual parameter Any
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