Lock a property or channel in the Resources window

You can lock properties or channels to prevent any changes from happening on the selected property or channel. You cannot change values nor add keyframes on a locked property or a channel. Locked properties and channels are retained when the .fbx file is exported and imported to the Maya software and re-imported to MotionBuilder.

To lock a channel or property in the Resources window:

1. In the Navigator window Scene browser or in the Viewer window, select an object or element.
2. In the Resources window, click the Properties tab.
3. In the Properties pane and do the following:
   • Select the channel or property you want to lock.

     Expand a property if required to access its channels.

   • Ctrl-click multiple channels or properties you want to lock.

   The context menu displays the options available for the selected property.

4. Right-click and choose Lock Selected from the menu that appears.

   The Locked channels or properties display with a red background.

To unlock a property:

• Right-click the property you want to unlock and choose Unlock Selected from the menu that appear.