Motion Path Query

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Taral Joglekar

Hi,

I recently was creating a motion path in the custom animation in powerpoint.
It has a path-> Locked/ Unlocked option. What does this option actually do?
I tried setting it both ways but I did not find any difference either in
editing or slideshow..

Thanx
Taral
 
Taral,
When the path is unlocked the 'motion path' moves along with the animated
shape when the shape is repositioned on the slide. When the path is locked.
The 'motion path' remains rooted to it's original position when the shape is
repositioned on the slide. This does not affect the ability to edit the
motion path in any manner.
 
I too found this option weird, because if you lock the path and move the
object, when you animate, the object jumps to the position you just
moved it from, so what is the point.

A more useful function for motion path would be, to be able to flick
between the start and end point of a path so you knew where the object
settles enabling you to continue, with a different effect, the animation
on the next slide.
 
Dave,
A more useful function for motion path would be, to be able to flick
between the start and end point of a path so you knew where the object
settles enabling you to continue, with a different effect, the animation
on the next slide.
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Oh, yes please!!!
 
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