Object Properties

Object Properties

Common settings and effects can be selected from the 'Object Properties' panel:

More advanced settings can be changed via the 'Home' tab under 'Edit' or by right clicking the object.

General

• Object name - Name the object which will also change the object name in the timeline. This name will show up in the CX Portal if the object is connected to a template variable. 
• Start/stop time - When an object appears/disappears from a scene.
• Transition in/out time - Specify a transition for an object. Click the  button to change the Alpha transition properties.
• Flip - Flip the graphics of the object
• Mirror - Mirror the graphics of the object

Position and Size

• Rotate an object freely by double clicking and moving the black square corners.
• Specify an exact angle under 'Position and Size'.
  • Use a negative angle for clockwise rotation.
  • Use a positive angle for counter-clockwise.
• The position and aspect ration can be locked.

Texture

• Mapping rule - Change how an object is mapped to control how content is scaled. Commonly used to change an object to fill the area specified instead of keeping its aspect ratio.
• Wrapping rules - Change the horizontal and vertical rules of certain mapping rules.
• Alignment - Change the vertical and horizontal allignment.
• Zoom.

Gradient

• Select two colors to create a gradient.
• Use the arrows to control the gradient direction.
• Change colors of each corner for more advanced control.

Transparency

• Use the alpha slider for basic transparency settings.
• Set a gradient transparency:
  • Use the arrows to control the gradient direction.
  • Set values for each corner.

Shadow

• Add a shadow to the selected object.
• Specify the distance, shadow transparency and color.
• Use the arrows to control the direction of the shadow.

Reflection

• Add a reflection to the bottom of the selected object. 
• Specify the distance, reflection fade, height and horizontal plane position.

3D

• Make an object look 3D by changing the angle, position and rotation center settings.

Effects

• Add effects to the selected object.
• Browse effects by clicking the plus button.
• Load and save effects.

Color Settings

• Change the color of the selected object.
• Create palettes for future use.

Time Locks

Specifies advanced timing rules for an object. Instead of an absolute time, the object's start and/or stop time can be dependent on other objects or the length of the scene.