Timeline

The Timeline tool window provides the most versatile way of editing your animations. It shows a tree 

view of all parameters in the fractal, grouped by layer and category, with an overview of their 

animation keys.

To open the Timeline tool window, click the Timeline button on the 

animation bar

, or click 

  Timeline on the Animation menu.

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The tree view on the left displays all layers of the active fractal window. Within each layer, 

the parameters are grouped by categories that correspond to the tabs of the 

Layer Properties 

tool window

, combined with layer settings and the gradient.

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The time view on the right displays the animated range and animation keys for all 

categories and parameters. The animated range of a category contains the animation keys of 

all parameters within the category.

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The selection properties at the bottom enable you to edit the current selection. For 

animated ranges, you can change the begin and end frames, which scales the range. For 

animation keys

, you can change the value of the key and its frame. You can also select how 

Ultra Fractal interpolates around the key with various interpolation options. See 

Interpolation

.

It is easy to discover which parts of a fractal are animated by looking at the animated ranges for 

different categories. To move a complete animated range, grab it in the middle and drag it to the 

left or to the right. To resize an animated range, drag the resize gribs at the left or right ends. This 

powerful way to edit animations adjusts all animated keys within the category that corresponds with 

the animated range.

You can also click on a single animation key and move it, or adjust its value with the selection 

properties panel at the bottom. To select multiple keys or ranges, hold down Ctrl while you click. 

Hold down Shift to select a consecutive area of keys or ranges. This enables you to move or resize 

multiple items at once. 

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