Saving Clips with Encased Keys

Depending on the save method, encased keys (layer keys) may either be flattened or preserved in their original state when saved into a motion clip file.

Given a project in which a character has facial expressions, motion clips, and layer keys applied.

Saving with Content Manager - Keys Flattened

When you save facial expressions or motions using the Content Manager, all clips and their encased keys within the entire project range will be flattened and saved.

1. Open the Content Manager and switch to the Motion, MotionPlus, or Expression libraries.

   Facial Expressions	MotionPlus / Motion

2. Click the Save button at the bottom of the Content Manager.
   
3. The clips and their encased layer keys within the entire project range will be flattened and saved as a file (*.rlMotion, *.rlMotionPlus, *.iTalk).

   Facial Expressions	Motion / MotionPlus

4. If you apply the file to any character, the clip length will be identical to the original project, but without the layer keys.

   Facial Expressions	Motion / MotionPlus (Motion + Expression)

Saving with Collect Clip Feature - Keys Flattened

With the Collect Clip feature, you can specify the range for exporting the clips. However, the clips and their encased keys within the range will also be flattened and saved.

1. Open the character's Collect Clip track and drag across it to define a range.
   
2. Right-click within the range and choose Save > Save Motion / Save MotionPlus / Save Expression.
   
3. The clips and their encased layer keys within the specified range will be flattened and saved as a file (*.rlMotion, *.rlMotionPlus, *.iTalk).

   Facial Expressions	Motion / MotionPlus

4. If you apply the file to any character, the clip length will match the specified range in step 1, but without the layer keys.

   Facial Expressions	Motion / MotionPlus

Saving by Right-click Menu Command - Keys Retained

If you want to preserve the encased layer keys for motions or facial expressions, you can right-click the clip and choose the save feature from the context menu. However, you can save clip once at a time.

1. Open the character's specific track.

   Facial Expressions	Motion

2. Right-click the desired clip and choose the save option.

   Facial Expressions	Motion

3. The clip and its encased layer keys will be saved as a file (*.rlMotion, *.rlMotionPlus, *.iTalk).

   Facial Expressions	Motion

4. If you apply the file to any character, the clip will remain completely identical, including the encased layer keys.

   Facial Expressions	Motion