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Working with 3D layers


    Designating a layer as 3D activates the additional layer properties associated with manipulating 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. A layer is 3D layer if a cube icon (the 3D Layer 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 layer switch for that layer.
    3D layer switch.
    3D layer switch.
    • Select the layer you want to designate as 3D in the Timeline or Composition window, and choose Layer > 3D Layer.

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