Graphics & design
Motion Template
Play a saved template with manual values or rows from a data source.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Motion Template.
Use it
- Create the source.
- Choose its Template from the library.
- Choose Source of data.
- Enter manual values or choose Project, Source, and Row.
- Bind each exposed field to a Table/Column and optional Format.
- Set manual playback, Auto next, Loop, and Speed.
- Save and check Preview.
Controls and additional tasks
Row is zero-based. Format uses {0} for the value. Manual data supports Add/Edit/Delete and Up/Down. The Motion Graphics dock refreshes a data source and moves to previous/next rows. Instance settings change exposed appearance/assets for this use.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Add a motion graphic template assignment | Add. |
| Edit template assignment | Edit. |
| Remove template assignment | Remove. |
| Edit selected data source settings | Edit data source. |
| Refresh data source now | Refresh data source. |
| Previous row | Previous data source row. |
| Next row | Next data source row. |
| Add manual data | Add manual data entry. |
| Edit selected manual data | Edit manual data entry. |
| Delete selected manual data | Delete manual data entry. |
| Move selected manual data up | Move manual data up. |
| Move selected manual data down | Move manual data down. |
| Select file | Browse file. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
| Browse | Choose a file or folder. |
| Enabled | Enable this item without removing its saved settings. |
| Template | Selected Motion Template. |
| Template | Open settings for the selected Motion Template. |
| Template | Open the Motion Template library. |
| Source of data | Set source of data for this item. |
| Auto next | Advance to the next data row at the configured interval. |
| Loop | Repeat the content or sequence. |
| Speed (seconds per row) | Set speed (seconds per row) for this item. Minimum: 1; Maximum: 3600; Increment: 1. |
| Speed (seconds per row) | Set speed (seconds per row) for this item. Minimum: 1; Maximum: 3600. |
| Data source | Set data source for this item. |
| Data source | Edit selected data source project |
| Data source | Create data source project |
| Data source | Edit selected data source |
| Data source | Create data source |
| CSV | Add a data source for template content. |
| Excel | Add a data source for template content. |
| Google Sheets | Add a data source for template content. |
| RSS | Add a data source for template content. |
| Text | Add a data source for template content. |
| XML | Add a data source for template content. |
| JSON | Add a data source for template content. |
| API JSON | Add a data source for template content. |
| API XML | Add a data source for template content. |
| Row | Initial zero-based row selection for the selected data source. |
| Table | Set table for this item. |
| Column | Set column for this item. |
| Format | Use {0} where the data value should appear. |
| Manual data | Add manual data |
| Manual data | Edit selected manual data |
| Manual data | Delete selected manual data |
| Manual data | Move selected manual data up |
| Manual data | Move selected manual data down |
| Save and Close | Save Motion Template settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Select asset | Browse asset. |
| Save | Save the edited settings. |
| Close | Close this window. |
Example
Bind a title to names in a spreadsheet.
Stop or remove
Hide the source to stop showing its picture. Use its available playback/connection stop control when you need to stop the input itself. Remove the source item from the scene when it is no longer needed. Shared sources can still be used in other scenes.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Data sources and projects · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents