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Explicit Ax is K eys

The XYZ cont rollers assign an individual track

totheX,Y,andZcomponentsoftheposition,

rotation, or scale of an object. However, the

controllersalwaysassignthreekeys(oneforeach

axis), by default.

In previous versions of the software, you had to

manually edit the keys in order to create explicit

axis keys. Howev er, there are now actions available

from the Customize U ser Int erface dialog (page

3–792) that let you create explicit keys with the

touch of a button.

When an explicit key is created on an axis, any

keys on the two remaining axes (at the selected

time) w ill be deleted.

An explicit axis key can only b e assigned to objects

that already have an XYZ controller assigned to

their position, scale, or rotation tracks.

You can a lso use Keyable Icons to turn on or off

tracksforediting.Thisallowsyoutosetkeyson

only specified PRS X, Y or Z axes as well. See

Keyable Icons (page 2–531).

Inter face

Note: These commands are not available in the

default user interface. You can use the Customize

User Interface dialog to assign a keyboard shortcut

to them or add them to your toolbars or menus

if you want to use them.

K ey Position X, Y, or Z—Creates an explicit key on

the designated position a xis.

KeyRotationX,Y,orZ—Creates an explicit key on

the desig nated rotation axis.

Key Scale X, Y, or Z—Creates an explicit key on the

designated scale axis.