Assistant: Linear Distribution.

The Linear Assistant is used for distributing layers in a straight line along the X, Y, or Z-axis of a composition. You can alter the position of 3D layers, the layers’ orientation; and how they arrange themselves along the axis.

How it works.

Using Linear Distribution is pretty easy. Just line all of your layers along one axis, essentially forming a straight line.

It's fun to use Linear Distribution in conjunction with other Assistants to further manipulate what the tool has created. For instance, create a video wall with the Matrix Assistant, then use the Linear Assistant to move those layers just along the Z-axis.

The Planar Disribution Assistant is similar to Linear Distribution, except it allows distribution along two dimensions.

Set up 3D tunnels in minutes. [play]
Learn this project in our Tutorials.

Linear Distribution lines up 3D layers in XYZ space.

The parameter list.

Interesting paramaters include Use End Value, which distributes the layers in a defined distance in 3D space. Distance determines how far apart the layers will be distributed. Affected Selected Axis Only is an interesting parameter. If you tell the Assistant to re-position the layers, they will only be re-positioned on the selected axis.

Set up 3D tunnels in minutes. [play]