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Using the motion Editor
The Motion Editor panel provides in-depth information and editing capabilities
for all the properties of a motion tween. The Motion Editor is located behind the
Timeline and can be accessed by clicking the top tab or by choosing Window >
Motion Editor. The animated object on the Stage or the tween on the Timeline
must be selected in order for the Motion Editor to display its information.
On the left side of the Motion Editor, an expandable list of properties is displayed
along with those properties’ values and easing options. On the right side, a timeline
shows various lines and curves representing how those properties change.
Setting the motion Editor display options
Options for displaying the Motion Editor are listed at the bottom of the panel.
1 Select the alien on the Stage.
2 Open the Motion Editor panel if it is not already visible.
3 Move your cursor over the gray horizontal bar
separating the Motion Editor from the Stage.
Your cursor changes to a double-headed arrow
indicating that you can increase or decrease the height
of the Motion Editor panel.
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Lesson 4
Adding Animation