3.1.4. Animation View Properties

Animation view properties are activated by clicking the background in the view as shown in the figure below.

Figure 3.24: Access to Animation View Properties

Access to Animation View Properties

Animation view propertieds are used to modify the colors of the background, visibilities, camera settings, and logo settings as shown in the figure and table below. The common parameters are explained in the main window Property Panel.

Figure 3.25: Animation View Property Details

Category Contents Description
BackgroundBottom ColorUse to set the bottom color of animation view. See the Color Tablet for information on how to set the color.
Top ColorUse to set the top color of animation view. See the Color Tablet for information on how to set the color.
CameraEnableUse to enable the camera. If the camera is enabled, the view point will follow the position of the target body during animation.
Following OrientationUse to set the camera to follow the orientation of the target body. If this option is selected, view translation and rotation via the mouse will be impossible.
TargetUse to set a target body for the camera. The position and orientation of camera will follow those of the target body.
LogoVisible

Use to display the logo as shown in the figure below.

Animation View Property Details

HeightUse to set the height of the logo.
File Path

Use to set the image file for the logo. When the mouse is hovering on the right end of input field, the access button for file explorer will be activated as shown in the figure below.

Animation View Property Details

Layout

Use to set the location of logo. You can select one of four predefined positions as shown in the figure below.

Animation View Property Details

WidthUse to set the width of the logo.
OpacityUse to set the opacity by dragging the slider. Decreasing the value increases the transparency of the logo.
Navigation CubeVisibleUse to enable the navigation cube.
State InfoVisibleUse to enable the frame information.
Layout

Use to set the location of frame information. You can select one of four predefined positions as shown in the figure below.

Animation View Property Details


Figure 3.26: Animation View Properties

Animation View Properties

3.1.4.1. Color Tablet

The color for the background, contour, and character can be set in the color tablet as shown in the figure and table below. When the color input field is clicked, the color tablet is activated.

Figure 3.27: Color Tablet

Contents Description
Standard ColorUse to pick one of the standard colors.
More ColorsUse to pick a color from the color palette window. You can select a color generated using various methods, such as RGB and HSB.

Figure 3.28: Color Tablet

Color Tablet