Parameter Properties

Use this panel to change the default animation behavior of a parameter. The settings on this panel determine how the parameter’s value changes when you select the parameter and either press the + or – key to change the value manually or choose Animate from the Display menu. These settings are also used as the initial settings when you create an Animation button that animates the parameter.

Continuously/Discretely: Check the Discretely radio button to make the parameter’s value jump by the amount in the units box each time it changes. Check Continuously to make the value change gradually instead of by jumps.

units per sec: The numbers here determine how quickly the parameter’s value changes. This rate is not exact; if your computer is very busy doing other tasks, the parameter may change more slowly than the rate you specify here.

Domain: These numbers determine the minimum and maximum values of the parameter during animation. You can still change the value directly (by double-clicking with the Arrow tool or by choosing Edit Parameter from the Edit menu) to any value you like, no matter what these domain limits are.

Keyboard (+/–) Adjustments: This number specifies the amount by which the parameter changes when you select it and press the + or – key on the keyboard.