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Working with 3D layers
Designating a layer as 3D activates the additional layer properties associated with manip-
ulating and modifying that layer in a 3D environment: Z-position for the layer and anchor
point, X- and Y- rotation, orientation, and the layer material options. The layer material
options determine how the layer interacts with light. For more information on these
options, see "Understanding 3D layer material options" on page 232. A layer is 3D layer if a
cube icon ( ) shows in the 3D layer column in the Timeline window.
To designate a layer as 3D:
Do one of the following:
In the Timeline window, locate the layer you want to designate as 3D and click the 3D
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layer switch for that layer.
3D layer switch.
Select the layer you want to designate as 3D in the Timeline or Composition window,
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and choose Layer > 3D Layer.
Moving a 3D layer in the Composition window
To move a 3D layer in the Composition window, drag either the axes or the layer itself.
Once you have designated a layer as 3D and have selected the layer, three arrows, called
the axes, appear on the layer in the Composition window. Each arrow on the axes controls
a corresponding axis and is color-coded. The red arrow represents the X axis, the green
arrow represents the Y axis, and the blue arrow represents the Z axis. When you position
the selection or rotation tool over an arrow on the axes, an X, Y, or Z appears next to the
pointer, identifying the axis.
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