Autodesk 62205-051408-9001 User Guide - Page 303

Working with the Timeline ❚❘❘ Changing the Order of Objects or Layers Each new object or layer you create is added to the top of the stack in the Timeline list. Objects or layers higher in the Timeline list appear in front of the ones that are lower down in the list. You can change the stacking order of the layers to move them forward or backward in the viewport. In the Timeline list, click and drag a layer to change its stacking order. Note: In a 3D composite, a layer's Z position takes precedence over its order in the Timeline list. For example, a layer with a Z value of -10 appears in front of a layer with a Z value of 0, regardless of its position in the Timeline list. This is not the case for Paint objects since they do not have Z-depth. display its channel information. Click a triangle again to collapse its contents. For instance, to view the channel information pertaining to the Z position, expand the Transformation category. To automatically expand or collapse items: In the Timeline controls, click the Context button. When you edit a layer or object in the active viewport, the Timeline list automatically expands to display that layer or object's categories. Enabling/Disabling Keyframes for Individual Channels A keyframe is created each time you change a layer's channels when the Animate button is enabled. You can disable keyframing for individual channels that you do not want to animate. You can also disable keyframing to temporarily hide a channel's animation. To enable or disable keyframing for a channel: In the Timeline list, click the key next to the channel. The stereo layer is above the other layers. Toggle for automatic keyframing Displaying Categories in the Timeline List Use the Timeline list to display the information you need. Click the expand triangle next to a category to When the key is highlighted, keyframes are enabled. When the key is gray, the channel maintains a constant value (based on the last value you set). 287