Expanding and Collapsing Layers and Columns

To simplify the look of the Timeline or Xsheet view, you can expand and collapse some of the layers and columns. If layers are parented to other ones, you can collapse the parent layer to hide its children.

  1. In the Timeline view, select the layer(s) to collapse or expand.
  1. Do one of the following:
  • Right-click on the selection and select Collapse/Expand > Collapse/Expand.
  • Click the Expand Children button on the parent layer.
  • Click the Collapse/Expand button (you may have to customize the toolbar to display it).
  • Press Ctrl + I (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + I (macOS).

  1. Do one of the following:
  • Right-click on the layers and select Collapse/Expand > Expand All or Collapse All.
  • In the Timeline toolbar, click the Collapse All or Expand All buttons (you may have to customize the toolbar to display them).
  • Press 0 and 9.
  1. In the Xsheet toolbar, click the Show Column List button to display the Functions list.
  1. In the Xsheet view, select the column header of the 3D path or 3D rotation column to collapse or expand.
  1. Do one of the following:
  • Right-click on the column’s header and select Expand/Collapse > Collapse Selection or Expand Selection.
  • In the Xsheet toolbar, click the Collapse Selection or Expand Selection buttons (you may have to customize the toolbar to display it).

Do one of the following:

  • Right-click on any column’s header and select Expand/Collapse > Collapse All or Expand All.
  • Press 0 and 9.
  • In the Xsheet toolbar, click the Collapse All or Expand All buttons (you may have to customize the toolbar to display it).