Operation Manual

Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started ................................................. 3

Understanding the basics .................................................................................... 4

Controlling the alignment of objects ................................................................ 11

Customizing CG Infinity ..................................................................................... 13

Chapter 2: Working with objects .................................... 15

Defining an object’s style ................................................................................. 16

Setting your default object style ....................................................................... 19

Creating text and shape objects ....................................................................... 19

Using the Text tool ............................................................................................. 20

Using the Shape tool .......................................................................................... 21

Using the Freehand tool .................................................................................... 22

Using the Path tool ............................................................................................. 23

Selecting and transforming objects .................................................................. 24

Selecting multiple objects ................................................................................. 25

Grouping objects ................................................................................................ 25

Layering objects ................................................................................................. 25

Moving objects ................................................................................................... 26

Transforming objects.......................................................................................... 26

Using the Envelope tool .................................................................................... 27

Adjusting shapes ................................................................................................. 28

Creating a moving path ...................................................................................... 30

Changing the shape of a moving path .............................................................. 31

Changing the size and style of an object over time ........................................ 32

Changing the speed of an object ...................................................................... 33

Timing the movement of objects ...................................................................... 34

Shortcuts .......................................................................... 37

Index .................................................................................. 41