User Guide

2
Introduction
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
™
software, included on the After Effects CD, makes it possible to
view Adobe PDF files. Many of the files on the Adobe Web site are in PDF format.
The phrase “PB only” means that the feature is available only in the Production Bundle
version of After Effects.
Using online Help
The Adobe After Effects 5.0 application includes complete documentation in an HTML-
based help system. It contains essential information on using all of the After Effects
commands, features, and tools, as well as keyboard shortcuts and full-color illustrations.
The HTML format provides easy navigation online. Individual topics can also be printed
out to provide a handy desktop reference.
The online Help assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer and its
operating conventions, including how to use a mouse and standard menus and
commands. It also assumes you know how to open, save, and close files. For help with any
of these techniques, please see your Microsoft Windows
®
or Mac OS
™
documentation.
To start online Help:
Do one of the following:
•
Choose Help > After Effects Help.
•
Press F1 (Windows).
Using tool tips
Use the tool tips feature to display the names of tools, buttons, or controls.
To identify a tool, button, or control:
Position the pointer over a tool, button, or control, and pause. A tool tip appears showing
the name and keyboard shortcut (if any) for the item.
Note: Tool tips are not available in most dialog boxes.
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