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User Guide
The time graph also contains controls for adjusting time for layers and controlling motion
and changes over time. For more information on working with time for an individual
layer, see “Positioning a layer in time” on page 132.
A. Time graph Use to view layer durations, a time ruler, markers, and keyframes.
B. Viewing-area markers Indicate the area displayed in detail in the time graph. These
markers are part of the navigator view, described below. Drag to view a specific area.
See “Viewing and setting the current time” on page 120.
C. Navigator view Uses smaller versions of the work-area markers and current-time
marker to show their relationship to the entire composition. As you drag the viewing-area
markers to change the view, the miniature markers in the navigator view show your view
and the location of the current-time marker in the context of the full duration of the
composition.
D. Work-area markers Indicate an area of the composition for rendering or previewing.
To render only part of the composition, drag the work-area marker to specify the part of
the composition to render. See “Setting up a work area” on page 121.
E. Time ruler Indicates the part of the composition duration currently displayed in the
time graph. For information on ways to display time on the time ruler, see “Setting time-
display options” on page 42.
F. Window menu button Displays the Timeline window menu, which includes functions
affecting layers and keyframes, as well as providing access to the Composition Settings
dialog box.
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