Path Types

In Cartoon Animator, there are two types of paths: Transform Paths and Motion Paths. The distinctions between these two types are explained below:

Creation Method

• Transform Path:
  
  • Auto-generated from transformations (especially from movement).
• Motion Path:
  
  • Independently drawing in the viewport.
  • Converting the object's transform keys to path.

Path Properties

• Transform Path:
  • Color is always green.
  • One-to-one relationship between the object and the path.
    
  • Not an individual object.
• Motion Path:
  • Customizable color.
  • Has a one-to-many relationship between path and objects.
    
  • Individual object.

Path Modification

• Transform Path:
  
  • Curve / Linear Switch: Available on toolbar, for the entire path.
  • Bezier Modification: Available.
• Motion Path:
  • Curve / Angular Switch: Unavailable.
  • Bezier Modification: Available.

Timeline

• Transform Path:
  • Object's transform keys form the path.
  • No private track.
• Motion Path:
  • The motion path has a transform track.