The Event Editor shows details about the selected Stop, Tag, Pause, Local Stop or Next Scene Events.

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  • Name: Sets a name for the Event. This name is used for external commands or scripts.

  • Time: Sets where in the time-line (in frames) the Event is placed.

  • Type: Defines the type of Event used:

    • Stop (1): Stops the animation until continue animation is clicked. A stop applies for the Director and all subdirectors.

    • Tag (2): Shows a position along the time-line. This Event type does not stop the animation.

    • Local Stop (3): Stops the animation until continue animation is clicked. A local stop only applies for the Director it is placed on, not its subdirectors.

    • Pause (4): Stops the animation for a specified amount of frames (set in Length).

    • Next Scene (5): Marks a position where a Scene ends. The next Scene starts automatically.

  • Length: Sets the length (frames) of a Pause.

  • Dir: Sets the direction where the Event is valid:

    • Both: The Event is valid to both normal (forwards) and reverse directions.

    • Normal: The Event is only valid when the animation direction is normal (forward).

    • Reverse: The Event is only valid when the animation direction is reversed.