Does anyone have a way to edit the length and direction of motion paths with precision? For instance, I want to create a motion path that will move an object a particular number of pixels in a particular direction, but I can't find any way to set the length of a motion path except by eye.
First, I resorted to using temporary shapes to snap a motion path to that shape. For example, if I want a linear path to the right to move an object 50 px, I would draw a 50px-wide rectangle, align it with the path starting point, zoom in to max and then drag the motion path out until it touches the rectangle's edge. It's not pixels perfect, but it improved the precision of motion paths.
Later I found out that you can specify the dimensions, e.g. length of a motion path just like an other object in the Size and Position window.
Appreciate the quick response. That's pretty much what I've been trying, I guess I'll continue to do so. It seems like there's still some polishing needed on the motion paths feature (ability to rename, lock, duplicate, tweak etc). I'm trying to use them to implement a maze activity, with four motion paths moving the entire background (which is several times the story size) in the four cardinal directions to show the learner moving through the maze. A lot of work ahead, I think...
Thanks! I'd be interested to see the source file for the maze, if possible. I've already created single-slide mazes using motion paths, but I'd be interested to see what method you used to disallow movements that would take you through a wall.
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First, I resorted to using temporary shapes to snap a motion path to that shape. For example, if I want a linear path to the right to move an object 50 px, I would draw a 50px-wide rectangle, align it with the path starting point, zoom in to max and then drag the motion path out until it touches the rectangle's edge. It's not pixels perfect, but it improved the precision of motion paths.
Later I found out that you can specify the dimensions, e.g. length of a motion path just like an other object in the Size and Position window.
Appreciate the quick response. That's pretty much what I've been trying, I guess I'll continue to do so. It seems like there's still some polishing needed on the motion paths feature (ability to rename, lock, duplicate, tweak etc). I'm trying to use them to implement a maze activity, with four motion paths moving the entire background (which is several times the story size) in the four cardinal directions to show the learner moving through the maze. A lot of work ahead, I think...
For what it's worth here are some examples of motion paths animations ,incl. a simple maze: http://dev.keypointlearn.com/xcl73_SL2/Animations/V1/story.html
Thanks! I'd be interested to see the source file for the maze, if possible. I've already created single-slide mazes using motion paths, but I'd be interested to see what method you used to disallow movements that would take you through a wall.
Hi Michael - I'm not able to see a Size and Position window for the motion path. How do you view that?
@Catherine: Select the motion path and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
Hello Catherine,
Looks like Michael got you to the right place. Let us know if you need anything further.
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