Changing transition properties for chapters, sections and pages

You can specify how your pages will load within the title. Transitions will produce a visual effect as users navigate from one page to another, and can be applied to a chapter, section or page.

The transition types are automatically inherited. Changes applied to the transition type within a chapter's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the chapter. Changes applied to the transition type within a section's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the section, and changes applied to the transition type within a page's properties will only be applied to the current page.

See also: Understanding inheritance

You can select from over 20 different transitions, such as Dissolve, Fade, or Random. You can also specify to inherit the transition setting, select random transitions, and remove transitions. There is a Speed slider to determine the speed at which the transition takes place.

To set transitions:

In the Title Explorer, double-click the chapter , section , or page graphic of the chapter, section or page you want to change. Alternatively, you can select the appropriate graphic, right-click, and select Properties. The Properties ribbon is displayed.
Click Page from the Transition group. The Page Transitions window opens.
Select a transition from the Transition list and use the Transition Options list to select the appropriate option setting. Select Inherit to inherit the transition or select Random Transition to select random transitions. Select None to remove the transition. Use the Speed slider to specify the appropriate speed.
Click OK.

The transition is added to the Transition pane. Use the Transitions pane to manage the transitions you have set in the title. The pane provides a layered timeline-view of each transition. Use the pane to select a transition that you might want to change. You can choose a different transition and change transition options and effects. You can also edit the delay and duration and also rename an object from within the Transition pane.

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