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Chapter 9 Using the Replicator 781
The Line and Wave replicator shapes can have start and end points that exist in Z
space. In the following image, the Z Start Point (yellow end of the pattern) is set to 20
and the Z End Point is –18 (red end of the pattern).
Although the Rectangle, Circle, Line, Wave, Image, and Geometry replicators have no
inherent 3D parameters, they can be moved and rotated in 3D space. Pattern elements
can also be pulled out of their plane when behaviors are applied. The replicator must
be a member of a 3D group in order to be pulled out of the X and Y planes by a
behavior.
∏ Tip: When working with elements in 3D, you can quickly snap an object back to its
original orientation by using the Isolate command.
To isolate a group or layer, do one of the following:
 In the Layers tab (or Timeline layers list), click the Isolate button.
The Burst replicator’s Z position is
set to 0 and the white circle’s Z
position is set to 225. An
Attracted To Simulation behavior
is applied to the replicator, with
the white circle set as the target
object.
As the project plays, the
replicator elements move
forward in Z space toward the
attractor.
Here, the camera is rotated to
look behind the replicator. Under
the behavior’s influence, the
replicator elements move past
their attractor element, and
return to their original position.
Inactive Isolate button