Use Parameter behaviors with the Sequence Replicator behavior

Use Parameter behaviors with the Sequence Replicator behavior

You can add Parameter behaviors to Sequence Replicator parameters to create even more varied, complex effects without keyframing. (Parameter behaviors are a special kind of behavior applied to a specific parameter of an object. For more information, see Parameter behaviors overview.)

Apply a Parameter behavior to a Sequence Replicator behavior

  1. Add a Sequence Replicator behavior to a replicator.

  2. In the Layers list or Timeline, select the Sequence Replicator behavior.

  3. In the Behaviors Inspector, Control-click the parameter you want to add a Parameter behavior to, then choose a behavior from the Add Parameter Behavior submenu.

    Note: You can add a Parameter behavior only to a parameter that has an Animation menu (which appears as a downward arrow when you place the pointer over the right side of a parameter row in the Inspector).

    The Parameter behavior is added and appears above the Sequence Replicator behavior in the Behaviors Inspector. A behavior icon appears in the Animation menu of the Sequence Replicator parameter.

    Behaviors Inspector showing Parameter behavior icon in Animation menu for Sequence Replicator behavior

    Note: When the Wriggle or Randomize parameter behavior is added to a Sequence Replicator parameter, the Affect Subobjects checkbox becomes available. Select the checkbox if you want each element in the pattern to display a different random behavior.

    For more information about applying and adjusting Parameter behaviors, see Add, remove, and disable a Parameter behavior.