5

Align Angle: When this checkbox is selected, the replicator elements rotate to match
the shape on which they are positioned. This parameter is available for all replicator types
except for the following: Rectangle, Circle, Image, Box, and Sphere shapes with Tile Fill
or Random Fill.
Spiral replicator with Align Angle disabled Spiral replicator with Align Angle enabled
Angle: A dial that specifies (in degrees) the rotation of the replicator elements. When
the 3D checkbox is selected in the Replicator Inspector, the default dial modifies the Z
angle. To modify the rotation of the pattern elements on all three axes (X, Y, and Z), click
the disclosure triangle and adjust the X, Y, and Z dials.
When the 3D checkbox is selected, this parameter also displays the Animate pop-up
menu.
• Animate: A pop-up menu that sets the angle interpolation for keyframed animation of
the Angle parameter. There are two choices:
• Use Rotation: The default interpolation method. When the Angle parameter is
keyframed, pattern elements rotate from their start rotation to their final rotation.
Depending on the animation, the elements may twist before reaching their final
orientation (the last keyframed value). For example, if the X, Y, and Z Angle parameters
are animated from 0 degrees to 180 degrees in a project, the elements rotate on all
axes before reaching their final orientation.
• Use Orientation: This alternate interpolation method provides smoother animation
but does not allow multiple revolutions. It interpolates between the pattern elements’
start orientation (first keyframe) and their end orientation (second keyframe).
773Chapter 15 Using the Replicator