Set keys

Move your object, and press "S" to set a key on the time slider.

To set keys

  1. Select the objects that have the attributes you want to key.
  2. Move the Time Slider current frame indicator to the frame where you want the key set.
  3. Select Key > Set Key from the Key menu in the Animation menu set (F4), or press S.

    A key is set based on the Set Key Options. For more information, see Keys.

  4. Tip:
    • Use the Auto Key button to automatically set a key every time you adjust the time on the Time Slider and move the object. See Use Auto Key.
    • Set a key on a specific curve, for example, rotation, using the Channel Box. See Set keys in the Channel Box.
    • Also see the Edit Keys topic where there are links to how to copy, paste, scale, bake, snap, and mute keys.

To set key options

  1. Select Key > Set Key > .

    The Set Key Options window appears.

  2. Set the options.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Click Set Key to add an animation key to your object.
    • Click Apply to add an animation key to your object.