Creating Drop Zones
You create drop zones in either of two ways: by adding an empty drop zone object or
by converting an existing layer into a drop zone. Any still image or video clip can be
converted into a drop zone via the Image Inspector.
To add an empty drop zone
1
Choose Object > New Drop Zone or press Command-Shift-D.
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A drop zone layer is added to the project.
2
Position and scale the drop zone object.
3
If needed, rename the drop zone layer in the Layers list.
4
Open the Inspector and click Image to access the drop zone parameters.
For more information about using these parameters, see
Drop Zone Parameters
.
To scale a drop zone
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Select the drop zone object, then resize the drop zone in the Canvas using the
Select/Transform tool.
To convert an image layer to a drop zone
1
Add a video clip or still image to your project.
2
Position and scale the image or clip where you want the drop zone to appear.
3
Open the Image Inspector and click the Drop Zone checkbox.
The drop zone parameters appear.
4
To replace the original image with a drop zone graphic, click the Clear button.
An active drop zone replaces the original image. For more information about using
remaining Drop Zone parameters, see
Drop Zone Parameters
.