Apple Motion 2 - Manual (Page 658)

658 Chapter 9 Using the Replicator
Line and Wave Shape Parameters
When the selected shape is a Line or Wave, the following parameters become available:
Start Point: Two sliders that define, in X and Y coordinates, the first point of the line or
wave on which the elements are positioned. You can adjust these values in the Canvas
using the onscreen controls (with the Adjust Item tool).
End Point: Two sliders that define, in X and Y coordinates, the second point of the line
or wave on which the elements are positioned. You can adjust these values in the
Canvas using the onscreen controls (with the Adjust Item tool).
Points: Defines the number of evenly distributed element points on the line or wave.
When the Adjust Item tool is selected, the points are visible in the Canvas.
Offset: Adjusting this value moves the elements along the line or wave.
Additional Wave Parameters
Amplitude: Defines half the distance from the highest point to the lowest point in the
wave. Higher values result in more extreme waves.
Frequency: Defines the number of waves. The default is value is 1.
Phase: Specifies the location in the pattern where the wave starts.
Burst and Spiral Shape Parameters
When the selected shape is a Burst or Spiral, the following parameters become
available:
Radius: Defines the size of the burst or spiral shape.
Number of Arms: Defines the number of branches on which the elements are
positioned. The default value is 3.
Default Frequency value (1) Frequency value set to 2
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