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Text Object Timing and Related Parameters | ||
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Timer
(Slider) Define the self time of a text to manipulate the change speed. The R button randomizes self time. Sequence (Slider) Sequence Flash Note: Text Motion and Particle Settings are discussed in other tutorials. You may also consult the user manual for more information on this topics.
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Introduction
The "Self Time" of a text object defines the changing speed of the text object content (Counter, Dictionary or Editor) as well as the speed of random position, size and color as we will see later in this tutorial. You can also use the "Sequence" button and slider to get a "typing machine" effect. Examples Start TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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2D, 3D and Extruded 3D Text | ||
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Functionality
3D Button |
Introduction
TextMachine 3D works with 3 different types of dimension settings for text objects that can be set according to the screenshot on the left:
Start TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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Rotation, Position, Size and Color Parameters | ||
Rotation and Rotation Animation | ||
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Rotate
Parameters Use these controls to add rotation to your text object The Sliders X,Y and Z
define the rotation angle around the respective axis. The X,Y and Z buttons
below the rotation angle sliders can be used to "link" the
respective axes together. LX ,LY and LZ buttons toggles continuous rotation around the respective axis World Invert Fine
Note: The rotate functionality works only with 3D Text |
Rotation
Usage
For each 3D text object the rotation around the X,Y and Z axis can be specified. ExamplesStart TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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Position Animation | ||
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Position
Parameters
[M] Button X,Y (Sliders) Note: The timing depends on the text object timer (self time) as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial |
Position
Usage
The position of a text object can be randomized by using the X and Y sliders as shown in the screenshot. The timing depends on the Timer Setting as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial ExamplesStart TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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Size Animation | ||
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Size
Parameters
[M] Button Slider S Note: The timing depends on the text object timer (self time) as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial |
Size
Usage
The size of a text object can be randomized or pulsed as shown in the screenshot. The timing depends on the Timer Setting as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial ExamplesStart TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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Color Animation | ||
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Color
Parameters
[M] Button Slider C Note: The timing depends on the text object timer (self time) as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial |
Color
Usage
The color of a text object can be randomized or pulsed as shown in the screenshot. The timing depends on the Timer Setting as described in section Text Object Timing and Related Parameters of this tutorial ExamplesStart TextMachine 3D and drag/drop the presets below to the TextMachine 3D design pane.
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