--- title: "Object Properties" slug: "object-properties" updated: 2024-06-12T08:17:18Z canonical: "support.dise.com/object-properties" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.dise.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Object Properties ## Object Properties Common settings and effects can be selected from the 'Object Properties' panel: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/image-1691731741563.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D)More advanced settings can be changed via the 'Home' tab under 'Edit' or by right clicking the object. --- ## General![](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/image-1691754819705.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - **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](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/TransitionButton%282%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) button to change the Alpha transition properties. - **Flip** - Flip the graphics of the object - **Mirror** - Mirror the graphics of the object --- ## Position and Size![2016-08-01 16_16_13-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_16_13-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - 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![2016-08-01 16_21_12-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_21_12-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - **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![2016-08-01 16_22_35-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_22_35-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - 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![2016-08-01 16_24_12-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_24_12-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - 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![2016-08-01 16_28_27-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_28_27-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - 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![](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/image-1691754400178.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - Add a reflection to the bottom of the selected object. - Specify the distance, reflection fade, height and horizontal plane position. --- ## 3D![2016-08-01 16_37_32-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_37_32-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - Make an object look 3D by changing the angle, position and rotation center settings. --- ## Effects![2016-08-01 16_38_55-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1311 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-01%2016_38_55-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201311%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - Add effects to the selected object. - Browse effects by clicking the plus button. - Load and save effects. --- ## Color Settings![](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/image-1691754430667.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) - Change the color of the selected object. - Create palettes for future use. --- ## Time Locks![2016-08-02 09_39_29-DISE Composer DRLP_ 1310 days left - Untitled Movie - Scene 1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b18b81f9-f0ab-453e-8933-1b71091f98f7/Images/Documentation/2016-08-02%2009_39_29-DISE%20Composer%20%28DRLP_%201310%20days%20left%29%20%20-%20Untitled%20Movie%20-%20Scene%201.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A12%3A40Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A12%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iXnghd91rwH7Yb1JJjMIuFicRJOCvisvNoL7FgU1fC0%3D) 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. ## ## Related - [Lock and Group Objects](/lock-and-group-objects.md) - [Objects](/objects.md) - [Color Settings](/color-settings.md) - [Time Locks](/time-locking.md) - [Transparent Effect](/transparent-effect.md) - [Video Object](/video-object.md) - [Image Object](/image-object.md) - [Streaming Object](/streaming-object.md) - [Webpage Object](/webpage-object.md) - [Text Object](/text-object.md) - [Ticker Object](/ticker-object.md) - [Shape Objects](/shape-objects.md) - [Texture Objects](/texture-objects.md) - [Clock Objects](/clock-objects.md) - [PDF Object](/pdf-object.md) - [List Object](/list-object.md) - [Table Object](/table-object.md) - [Sound Object](/sound-object.md) - [Image Animation Object](/image-animation-object.md) - [Line Animation Object](/line-animation-object.md) - [QR and Data Matrix Object](/qr-and-data-matrix-object.md) - [Weather Object](/weather-object.md) - [Set up the CX Composer](/set-up-the-cx-composer.md) - [Presets](/presets.md)