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When multiple cells create a replicator pattern, the elements appear at the same points
on the pattern. The replicator is positioned at the average of the source’s positions.
The elements in the pattern are stacked according to their order in the Layers list and
Timeline. To change the stacking order of the layers, drag the lower cell above the upper
cell in the Layers list.
To individually control element opacity in a replicator with more than one source
Do one of the following:
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Select the cell in the Layers list, then adjust the Opacity tag in the gradient editor in the
Replicator Cell Inspector (or change Color Mode to Colorize and adjust the Opacity
parameter in the Color controls).
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Select the original source layer—not the replicator cell—and change its opacity in its
HUD or Properties Inspector.
Removing a Source Layer from a Replicator
In the Layers list or Timeline, you can remove a cell from a replicator that contains multiple
cells.
To remove a cell from a replicator
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In the Layers list or Timeline, select the cell to remove, then press Delete.
The original source layers remain in the project.
Basic Replicator Parameters in the HUD
When a replicator is created from a source layer, the pattern is built using the default
parameters in the Replicator Inspector. You can change these defaults by adjusting the
parameters in the Replicator Inspector. You can also use the Replicator HUD to easily
change the most important parameters to suit your needs.
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