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Main Menu (New for v8.1)

The Main Menu contains the main commands grouped in File, Edit, Create, Animation, Control, Window and Help menus.

File (for 2D Actor)

New Project	To create an empty project.
Open Project	To open a CrazyTalk project file (.ctiProject, .ct7Project).
Save Project	To save the current project to a target directory.
Save As Project	To save the current project as another file to a target directory.
New Script	Clear data in every track of the Timeline.
Background Settings	To open the Background Settings panel and change the background to an image or a solid color.
Background Music	To open the Background Music Setting panel and load an audio file as a background or modify the basic settings to the audio.
Import	To import different assets to CrazyTalk: Model...: To import an existing CrazyTalk 2D　actor (.ctiModel, .ct7Model, .ctm). Script...: To import an existing CrazyTalk* script file (.ctiScript, .ct7Script, .cts). iAvatar...: To import an iAvatar* as a 3D actor. Please refer to the Importing iAvatar section for more information.
Export	To export the current project into a designated media. Export Video / Image RLTalk: Export the talking script as a file in RLTalk format for being reused in iClone.
Quit	To exit CrazyTalk.

File (for 3D Actor)

New Project	To create an empty project.
Open Project	To open a CrazyTalk project file (.ctiProject, .ct7Project).
Save Project	To save the current project to a target directory.
Save As Project	To save the current project as another file to a target directory.
New Script	Clear data in every track of the Timeline.
Background Music	To open the Background Music Setting panel and load an audio file as a background or modify the basic settings to the audio.
Import	To import different assets: Model...: To import an existing CrazyTalk 2D actor (.ctiModel, .ct7Model, .ctm). Script...: To import an existing CrazyTalk* script file (.ctiScript, .ct7Script, .cts). RLHead...: To import an existing RLHead* to the current 3D actor. Please refer to the Exporting 3D Head section for more information about using the RLHead. iAvatar...: To import an iAvatar as a 3D actor. Please refer to the Importing iAvatar section for more information. iAccessory...: To import an iAccessory for the 3D actor. Please refer to the Importing iAccessory section for more information. iHair...: To import an iHair for the 3D actor. Please refer to the Importing iHair section for more information.
Export	To export the current project into a designated media. Export Video / Image RLHead: To export the current 3D actor's head in RLHead format. Please refer to the Exporting 3D Head section for more information about using the RLHead. RLTalk: Export the talking script as a file in RLTalk format for being reused in iClone. Send Head to Character Creator: To send the current 3D actor in iAvatar format to iClone Character Creator for further editing.
Quit	To exit CrazyTalk.

Edit (for 2D Actor)

Undo	To undo the last action.
Redo	To redo the last action.
Move	To relocate the actor.
Rotate	To rotate the actor.
Scale	To resize the actor.
Home	To restore the position of the actor to the center of the project.
Motion Clip Auto Extend	To automatically extend the motion clip when any key is created on its sub tracks.
Preference...	To adjust the authoring environment to your customized one.

Edit (for 3D Actor)

Undo	To undo the last action.
Redo	To redo the last action.
Move	To relocate the actor.
Rotate	To rotate the actor.
Scale	To resize the actor.
Home	To restore the position of the actor to the center of the project.
Motion Clip Auto Extend	To automatically extend the motion clip when any key is created on its sub tracks.
Look at Camera...	To adjust the angle of eyes or head of the actor to look at the camera.
Head Settings...	To transform the actor's head and neck. Please refer to the Modifying Head and Neck Sizes section for more information.
Cloth Fitting	To have the cloth best fit to the body.
Preference...	To adjust the authoring environment to your customized one.

Create (for 3D Actor)

Create New Actor	To invoke the Create New Actor panel and load images (.jpg, .jpe, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .tga, *.gif) for creating a new 2D or 3D actor.
Head Fitting	To define the facial features with the Head Fitting wizard.
Eye Settings	To adjust the details of the virtual eyes.
Teeth Settings	To adjust the details of the virtual teeth.
Accessory Settings	To adjust the details of the accessory.
Texture Settings	To modify the textures of the actor.
Material Settings	To modify the material of the objects in the current project. Please refer to the Changing Surface Reflection section for more information.
Atmosphere Settings	To adjust the details of the atmosphere and the physics effects.

Animation

Import Audio	To load an audio file (.wav, .mp3, .m4a (Mac* only), .aif (Mac* only)) as the voice clip for the actor.
Record Audio	To record a voice clip for the actor with the CrazyTalk Sound Recorder.
Text To Speech	To convert type-in text into voice clip for the actor.
Face Puppet	To puppet with mouse movements to generate facial expressions with the Face Puppet panel.
Auto Motion Settings	To open the Auto Motion Settings panel to adjust the behavior for automatically generating auto motions for the actor.
Voice Morph	To morph the actor's voice.
Lips Editor	To adjust or add lip-sync keys in different time frames.
Lip Options	To invoke the Lip Options panel to smooth mouth movements or adjust animation strength.
Face Key Editor	To invoke the Face Key Editor panel to set or modify keys for the motion clip.

Help

Online Manual (F1)	To access the online help.
Product Demo	To go to the official web page for demo videos or tutorials.
Member	To login with the member account.
Check for Update	To check for available program update.
Technical Support	To view the product FAQs and get further assistance.
Feedback	To direct you to the Feedback Tracker online page for put down the defects you have found.
Get More Content	To access the official content web site for free Bonus Content Packs.
Activate Content	To authenticate online in order to remove the watermarks on the preview window after the trial contents have been purchased.
Content 1-Click Verification	To verify all contents the Template and Custom libraries to make sure the trial contents that have been purchased will be converted into fully licensed ones for freely being used.
Register product	To show the registration dialog for you to sign up and get more bonus content.
Reallusion on the Web	To access the home page of Reallusion.
CrazyTalk 8 on the Web	To access the home page of CrazyTalk 8.
About	To show the product information for CrazyTalk 8.