Adjusting the Pivot Point Layers
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If you plan to animate a layer, it is wise to first set its pivot point. If you do not intend to animate a layer, there is no need to set the pivot.
- In the Timeline view, select the panel on which you want to animate a layer.
- Do one of the following:
- From the Tools toolbar, click the Layer Transform tool.
- Select Tools > Layer Transform.
- In the Stage view, select a layer to animate.
The selected layer’s transformation controls and pivot point become visible. The pivot point is represented by a blue circle at the centre of the camera frame.
- In the Stage view, drag the pivot point to new location.
The new location of the pivot point will now be used as the reference when transforming layers.
- In the Timeline view, select the panel containing the layer on which you want to set the pivot.
- From the Tools toolbar or the Tools menu, select the First Frame Transform tool.
- In the Stage view, select the layer with the pivot you want to set at the centre.
- Do one of the following:
- In the First Frame Transform Tool Properties view, click the Center Pivot on Selection button.
- Select Layer > Pivot > Center Pivot on Selection.
The pivot position is reset to the centre of the selection.
- In the Timeline view, select the panel containing the layer on which you want to reset the pivot.
- From the Tools toolbar or the Tools menu, select the First Frame Transform tool.
- In the Stage view, select the layer with the pivot to reset.
- Do one of the following:
- In the First Frame Transform Tool Properties view, click the Reset Pivot button.
- Select Layer > Pivot > Reset Pivot.
The pivot position is reset to the centre of the camera frame.