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Allows the user to replace a 3d models texture coordinates with a

cylindrical or planar UV map. This module was created before the

canvas editor page in Ai and therefore is almost obsolete, but

occasionally it might still be useful.

Media Container

The template patch used to create a video clips properties patch

when the video clip is dragged into the AI timeline. This should only

be opened and edited by advanced users who wish to change the

default properties of a video clip when they drag their clip into the

timeline, or when a clip is opened as a patch through the right click

properties on the performance page.

3.4 Manipulating the 3D mapping

As described in section 3.2, Ai can import 3D models or make them

from rectangles, and it will automatically warp the media to map it

onto the surface.

When dealing with complex models, it’s often important to have

precise control over how your image is applied to the model. This

allows content creators to make very accurate content which takes

advantage of the specific design of a particular setup. The Canvas

Editor page allows the user to manipulate the texture and determine

how it is applied to the 3D model (this is known as the UV map) .

The Canvas Editor lets you make fine adjustments to your model –

whether built internally or externally – from within the Ai application.

It also allows you to create complex screen layouts when used in

conjunction with the Model Merge feature on the stage construction

page.

3.4.1 Canvas Editor page

To open the Canvas Editor, click on the artist’s easel icon in the

bottom left corner.

The Canvas Editor screen continues to show the 3D visualiser so you

can see exactly what is happening when you make changes to the

mapping.

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