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Action Safe, Size
If this option is enabled, a frame appears in the 3D viewport to mark out the region in which it is safe
for action to take place so that it will be in full view when played back on the target medium (monitor,
TV screen, cinema screen). To adjust the size of the frame, enter a new percentage value into the Size
box. The percentage is based on the lm format that is selected in the render settings.
If you’re a frequent moviegoer, you may have noticed that the screen’s curtains are pulled closer or
further apart depending on the format of the lm that’s playing. Even with TV screens, some of the
picture may be lost. Use Action Safe to ensure the viewer sees everything that matters.
Semi-Transparent Axes, Opacity
If this option is enabled, the axes of objects are semi-transparent. Enter the strength of transparency
into the Opacity box. If the option is disabled, the axes are fully opaque.
Scale Axes With Object, Axes Scale
If Scale Axes With Object is enabled, when you scale an object with the Object tool, the axes displayed
in the viewport will also be scaled. Large or small axes can make it difcult to perform quick actions (move,
scale, rotate) by dragging a particular axis. If the option is disabled, the object axes will stay the same size
when the object is scaled.
You can manually adjust the scale of the axes using the Axes Scale value.
Normals Scale
Denes the length of the polygon normals.
Rotation Scale
The rotation bands are the bands that appear in the viewport when the Roatate tool is selected
(provided Rotation Bands is enabled on the Display tab). The Rotation Scale value denes the thickness
of these rotation bands.