Object Properties

  • Published on Jun 12, 2024
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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 TransitionButton.png button to change the Alpha transition properties.
  • Flip - Flip the graphics of the object
  • Mirror - Mirror the graphics of the object

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  • 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.




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  • 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.


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


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  • 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.

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  • 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.




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




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  • 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.



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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.


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