Inserting Curtains

The Curtain object is a 2D/3D hybrid representation of a stage curtain.

 

To place a curtain on the light plot:

1.	Click the Curtain Object tool from the Spotlight tool set.

2.	Click on the drawing and drag to indicate the length of the curtain. Click again to finish the curtain.

Curtain Properties

The Curtain Length is based on the length of the line specified. Set the curtain fullness and height, and indicate whether a center line or track should be drawn in Plan view.

The curtain parameters can be edited in the Object Info palette.

 

Parameter	Description
Curtain Length	Specifies the length of the curtain
Draw Options	Select whether to draw a 2D center line or show the curtain track
Track Width	Specifies the width of the curtain track (when Show Track is selected)
Pleat Spacing	Indicates the distance between pleats
Pleat Depth	Indicates the width of the curtain pleats
Curtain Height	Specifies the height of the curtain from Z-value up
Open From	Specifies an end or center opening
Open Width	Indicates the distance, if any, that the curtain is open
Ghost Opening	When selected for open curtains, the open section of the curtain appears dimmed

To create borders or teasers, specify a Z-height for the curtain and decrease its Curtain Height value.

The curtain can be rendered and textured (RenderWorks required) to obtain the best visual effect. For more information on adding textures, see Textures and Shaders.

Curtains are 2D/3D hybrid objects. Several curtains can increase the time required to render the model in 3D. To render complex curtains, it may be necessary to use the Custom RenderWorks option, with Detail set to High.