Key Properties Window

Use

You can use the Key Properties window to view and set a number of properties for keyframes.

Features

Element

Functional Description

Index

Displays the current frame

Time

The current time/frame

X

The X axis position of the selected key

Y

The Y axis position of the selected key

Z

The Z axis position of the selected key

Tension

The sharpness of the bend of the key's curve. A positive value tightens the curve at the key, while a negative value produces a wider bend. The default is 0.

Continuity

The smoothness of the curve as it moves through the key. If the value differs from the default value of 0, it forms a corner at the keyframe. The direction of the corner depends on which side of the default value (0), the entered value is. For example, +1 or -1.

Bias

The balance between the curve before and after the key. A negative value gives more weight to the left side of the key, while a positive value gives more weight to the right side. The default value of 0 balances the curve on both sides of the key.

Soft

Applies the default “soft” TCB setting to the selected keys

Medium

Applies the default “medium” TCB setting to the selected keys

Hard

Applies the default “hard” TCB setting to the selected keys

Activities

Opening the Key Properties Window

Right-click a key in the animation timeline and choose Key Properties.