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If the axis that you want to manipulate is difficult to see, try a different setting in the Select View Layout menu at
the bottom of the Composition panel.
• To show or hide a set of persistent 3D reference axes, click the Grid And Guides Options button
of the Composition panel, and choose 3D Reference Axes.
See also
"Show or hide layer controls in the Composition panel" on page 131
Move a 3D layer
Select the 3D layer that you want to move.
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Do one of the following:
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• In the Composition panel, use the Selection tool
sponding to the axis along which you want to move the layer. Shift-drag to move the layer more quickly.
• In the Timeline panel, modify the Position property values.
Press P to show Position.
See also
"Selecting and arranging layers" on page 141
"Modify layer properties" on page 155
"Shortcuts for 3D layers" on page 642
Rotate or orient a 3D layer
You can turn a 3D layer by changing the layer's Orientation values or by changing its Rotation values. In both cases,
the layer turns around its anchor point. The Orientation and Rotation properties differ in how the layer moves when
you animate them.
When you animate a 3D layer's Orientation property, the layer turns as directly as possible to reach the specified
orientation. When you animate any of a 3D layer's X, Y, or Z Rotation properties, the layer rotates along each
individual axis according to the individual property values. In other words, Orientation values specify an angular
destination, whereas Rotation values specify an angular route. Animate Rotation properties to make a layer turn
multiple times.
Animating the Orientation property is often better for natural, smooth motion, whereas animating the Rotation
properties provides more precise control.
See also
"Selecting and arranging layers" on page 141
"Modify layer properties" on page 155
"Shortcuts for 3D layers" on page 642
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