Tip #1703: Make an Element Invisible – FAST!
… for Apple Motion
Tip #1703: Make an Element Invisible – FAST!
Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com
Both menu and shortcut quickly toggle an element’s visibility
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By default all elements in the Motion Layers panel are visible. But, sometimes, you want to hide something so you can see what’s below it. Here’s how.
- Control-click the element you want to temporarily hide in the Layers panel.
- Deselect Active. (Shortcut: Control + T)
- Repeat this process to make the element visible again.
EXTRA CREDIT
Any invisible elements will be saved, but not exported.
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