CE - Canvas

The canvas is the place where the selected curves are displayed:

  • The horizontal X axis shows the time in frames (default, Alt + F) or in seconds (Alt + T).
  • The vertical Y axis represents the parameter's value at a certain time.
  • A grey vertical line indicates the position of the timeline slider.
  • An adaptive background grid shows you where the cursor will snap in when the → snap option is enabled.
  • A right-click menu provides access to some important functions.
  • When you move the mouse over the canvas you will see the corresponding X and Y values in the → information bar.

 

 

The background of the canvas can be changed by loading an image:

  • Hit Alt + I to load an image
  • The image will not be saved permanently and has to be reloaded with the next launch of RealFlow.

 

Multiple keys are selected by dragging a rectangle around them:

  • The marked area is indicated by a dark grey colour.
  • This curve segment can be shifted with the mouse using click-and-drag.
  • The new X and Y values of the selected keys are displayed while moving the curve segment.

Working with Keys

A new key is added with

  • a double-click on the canvas
  • Ctrl/Cmd + LMB for more precision

 

Some more actions:

  • Hit Del to remove selected keys.
  • Move keys by selecting and dragging them

Navigation

ZoomMMW
Zoom horizontallyAlt + RMB + drag horizontally
Zoom verticallyAlt + RMB + drag vertically
Zoom areaAlt + LMB + drag
PanAlt + MMB + drag
Fit curves to canvasView > Fit View