Workspace
Updated: 08/17/2023
In the editor, you switch between workspaces as you create models and animations.
By default, there are separate workspaces dedicated to the creation of [Modeling], [Animation], and [Form Animation].
You can freely construct the work environment by replacing pallets.
Workspace
Modeling Workspace
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This is the workspace used for modeling.
Used to transform objects and create keyforms.
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Animation Workspace
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This is the workspace used for creating animations.
Used to create scenes and keyframe motion on the timeline.
![](https://docs.live2d.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Component-165-1024x573.png)
Form Animation (FA) Workspace
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This is the workspace used for creating form animations.
Form animation is a feature that allows you to edit shapes (forms) directly on the timeline without affecting the model data.
See the “About Form Animation (FA)” page for details.
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Switch Workspaces
The currently used workspace is displayed in the upper left corner of the editor.
Selecting each item switches the workspace.
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The workspace also switches automatically when you select a tab.
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If you do not want to switch automatically, configure the following setting.
Open the [File] menu -> [Environment settings].
Under [Window], clear the [Automatically switch workspaces based on tab selection] check box.
Note: Checked by default
For more information on environment settings, see “Environment settings.”
Custom Workspace
Custom Workspace is a feature that allows users to create and save their own workspaces.
The Custom Workspace you create can also be set as a destination for automatic switching when selecting tabs.
Create a Workspace
Users can switch to a Custom Workspace from the toolbar or menu in the same way as workspaces registered as presets.
Information about moving or resizing the palette is saved in the selected workspace.
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Add/Delete Workspaces
Workspaces can be added/deleted in the Workspace Settings dialog box.
This dialog box can be accessed from the [Window] menu -> [Workspace] -> [Workspace Settings].
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Number | Item | Description |
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(1) | Add New | Add a new Custom Workspace based on the current layout. |
(2) | Rename | Rename the Custom Workspace selected in the list. |
(3) | Update Layout | Updates the initial layout of the Custom Workspace selected in the list by replacing it with the current layout. |
(4) | Move Up | Moves the order of the selected Custom Workspace up by one in the list. The order is also applied to the following items. • Custom Workspace combo box (toolbar) • Window Menu |
(5) | Move Down | Moves the order of the selected Custom Workspace down by one in the list. The order is also applied to the following items. • Custom Workspace combo box (toolbar) • Window Menu |
(6) | Delete | Delete the Custom Workspace selected in the list. |
(7) | Automatic switching when tabs are selected | Sets the workspace when a tab in the View area is selected. If the [Automatically switch workspaces based on tab selection] setting is enabled, the switching is performed with reference to this setting. |
Initial layout
The workspace can be returned to its initial layout.
To do so, select the [Window] menu -> [Workspace] -> [Reset Current Layout].
The initial layout of the Custom Workspaces can be re-set.
To set the initial layout so it is the same as the current layout, select the [Window] menu -> [Workspace] -> [Update Initial Layout].
The initial layout of the following workspaces registered as presets cannot be changed.
- Modeling
- Animation
- Form Animation