Add Dynamic Locator Options

Select a dynamic locator type to add to your ocean or pond. If you want to move the position of the locator interactively, click , and then turn on Free Transform in the options window. When on, the locator cannot be connected directly to the expression.

See Add locators.

Surface
Surface locators follow the motion of the ocean or pond in the Y direction only.
Dynamic Boat
This types of locator follows the motion of the ocean or pond in the Y direction, but additionally rotate in X and Z to allow the boat to pitch and roll in the waves.
Dynamic Simple
This type of locator follows the motion of the ocean in the Y direction, but additionally reacts appropriately to dynamic attributes (in the Extra Attributes section of the Attribute Editor).
Dynamic Surface
This type of locator adds a NURBS sphere (a buoy) to your ocean, which it bobs up and down in the water. The motion is restricted to the Y direction. See Add a buoy to an ocean.