Using Rulers


Rulers are useful for checking the position of elements in your composition. Choose View>Show Rulers or Press Cmd+R (Ctrl+R) to bring them out. Once they're out, rulers can unlock a lot of useful features.

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  • You can adjust the rulers' center point by clicking in the upper left corner of the comp window. Click and drag to reposition the rulers.

  • You can drag guides from the rulers for use in your composition.

  • You can turn Snapping on for guides, by pressing Cmd+Shift+; [semicolon] (Ctrl+Shift+;).

  • To toggle guide visibility, press Cmd+; [semicolon] (Ctrl+;).

  • To lock guides in place, press Cmd+Option+Shift+; [semicolon] (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+;).




After Effects On the Spot[c] Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros
After Effects On the Spot[c] Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros
ISBN: 1578202396
EAN: N/A
Year: 2006
Pages: 447

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