Explicit Axis Keys

The XYZ controllers assign an individual track to the X, Y, and Z components of the position, rotation, or scale of an object. However, the controllers always assign three keys (one for each axis), by default.

You can create keys on specific axes with actions available from the Customize User Interface dialog, with the following caveats:

• When you create an explicit key on an axis, any keys on the two remaining axes (at the selected time) will be deleted.
• You can assign an explicit axis key only to objects that already have an XYZ controller assigned to their position, scale, or rotation tracks.

You can also use Keyable Icons to turn on or off tracks for editing. This allows you to set keys on only specified PRS X, Y or Z axes as well. See Show Keyable Icons.

Interface

Note: These commands are not available in the default user interface. To use them, first use the Customize User Interface dialog to assign a keyboard shortcut or add them to toolbars or menus.

Key Position X, Y, or Z

Creates an explicit key on the designated position axis.

Key Rotation X, Y, or Z

Creates an explicit key on the designated rotation axis.

Key Scale X, Y, or Z

Creates an explicit key on the designated scale axis.