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Underlay [UND]
The Underlay
Underlay Introduction
Underlays are a convenient method of visually organizing areas of a composition. As with
Groups, Underlays can improve the readability of a comp by separating it into labeled functional
blocks. While Groups are designed to streamline the look of a comp by collapsing complex
layers down to single nodes, Underlays highlight, rather than hide, and do not restrict outside
connections.
Usage
As with Sticky Notes , an Underlay can be added to a comp by selecting it from the Flow
category in the Effects Library or searching for it in the Select Tool window. The Underlay to the
Node Editor with its title bar is centered on the last-clicked position.
Underlays can be resized using any side or corner. This will not affect any nodes.
Underlays can also be used as simple selection groups. Activating an Underlay, by clicking its
title, will select all the tools contained wholly within it as well, allowing the entire set to be
moved, duplicated, passed through, and so on.
To rename an Underlay, first ensure that nodes contained within the Underlay are not selected.
Then, Option-click on the Underlay title to select the Underlay without selecting the nodes it
contains. Once selected, right-click over the title and choose Rename. Underlays can be
assigned a color using the same right-click contextual menu.
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