Merging Rows

There are 3 different ways to play instances across multiple rows by changing the make movie method in the timeline. By default, Merge rows is selected. To change, click on the Settings icon at the right of the Timeline toolbar.

Merge Rows

Merge row creates instance movies in chronological order of the timeline. When multiple instances are selected in different rows, the merge rows feature will merge the instances and create chapter markers where instances overlap.

1. Hold down COMMAND to select multiple rows. Select the row of instances by clicking on the row number.
2. Click on the Make movie button on the timeline tool bar. The instances will play in chronological order, alternatively use the shortcut, OPTION+COMMAND+M.

Sequential Rows

Sequential rows creates instance movies in row order of the timeline for all selected instances. When multiple instances are selected in different rows, the sequential rows feature will start from the lowest row number and proceed to the highest row number. All instances in each row will be played in chronological order.

1. Organize the timeline rows by dragging on the row number.
2. Select the Sequential rows feature in the timeline.
3. Hold down the COMMAND key and click on the row number to select multiple rows.
4. Click on the Make movie button on the timeline tool bar. The instances will play according to their row order.

Selection Order

Selection order creates instance movies in the order that instances are selected in the timeline.

1. Select the Selection order feature in the timeline.
2. Hold down the COMMAND key and click on the instances in the order you want them to play in the instance movie. As each instance is selected, it is labeled with a number [1], [2], [3]…
3. Click on the Make movie button on the timeline tool bar. The instances will play according to their selected order.