Body Movements from the Library

The easiest way to have a character move is to apply templates from the Content Manager. To do this, simply click the Animation tab on the top panel.

Templates Containing Body Motions

You may apply body motions from the templates found in the library list:

• Motion
• Perform
• Action Menu

1. Select a character.
2. Double-click on the desired template (or drag and drop the template onto the character) from the Motion or Perform library.
   
3. The character will then act out the animation.
   

Note:

How to distinguish between front or side motions: The front motion: Has an "F" on the bottom-left icon. The side motion: Has an "S" on the bottom-left icon. Each template, in the Perform libraries, contains Motion and Face (voice and expression) data. Applying a template of this type will have the character perform and speak with expressions on its face. To use the Action Menu templates, please refer to the Utilizing the Action Menu for Body Motion section for more information.

Front and Side Motion Templates

• When you apply a motion template from the library, please make sure you check if the character body pose is in a front stance or a side stand, and remember to apply a motion template accordingly. Take note that mixing and matching different types of templates (front and side) may sometimes cause layer conflicts. Please refer to the Changing the Layer Order - Body Parts and Facial Features section for more information.

  Side and front characters	Front Motion Applied	Side Motion Applied

Looping Motion Clips

If you wish to loop a motion, but do not want to open the timeline, then you may use the method below:

1. Select a character.
2. Switch to Animation >> Motion.
3. Apply the desired template. The character then starts to act the motion.
4. Wait until the play back auto-stops, then apply the same template again.
5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 to loop the motion.