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To lock and unlock a layer or object:
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In the Layers tab, click the lock icon for the object you want to lock or unlock.
In the Canvas, a red line appears around the edge of a locked object.
Renaming Layers and Objects
When files are imported, Motion uses the filename as the object or layer name. You can
rename the objects in the Layers tab.
To rename a layer or object:
1 In the Layers tab, double-click the name of the object.
The text field becomes active (appears highlighted).
2 Type the new object name, then press Return.
Copying, Duplicating, and Deleting Objects
You can copy, duplicate, and delete layers and objects in the Layers tab using the Edit
menu, the shortcut (Control-click) menu, or shortcut keys. You can also copy objects in
the Canvas.
To copy and paste an object (or layer):
1 In the Layers tab (or Canvas), select the object and do one of the following:
• Choose Edit > Copy (or press Command+C).
• Control-click the object, then choose Copy from the shortcut menu.
Note: To quickly create an instance of an object, you can press Option and drag the
object in the Canvas. Any behaviors, filters, or keyframes applied to the object are also
copied.
2 Select the new layer in which you want to paste the object, then do one of the
following:
• Choose Edit > Paste (or press Command+V).
• Control-click, then choose Paste from the shortcut menu.
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