Motion has two components--the motion icon and the icon containing the object you want to move. The motion icon moves everything that's contained in the icon you select--text as well as graphics. Place objects that you don't want moved, such as backgrounds and text, in separate icons.
The motion icon gives you a choice of five motion types:
Moving objects directly to a point Direct to Point moves an object to the same final destination no matter where it currently is on the screen. For example, you might want to show the correct place for an object after you've allowed the user to move it.
The Direct to Point motion icon moves objects from any position on the screen to the location you select.
Moving objects to a point on a line Direct to Line motion moves an object from anywhere in the Presentation window to a specific point on a line. When the object is already on the line, it appears to slide along the line; when the object isn't on the line, it moves toward the specified point. For example, if you want to show the relationship of historical events to each other on a timeline, you can move a marker from a description of the event to its proper place on the timeline.
You can tailor the range and scale of the line to your needs.
Moving objects to a point on a grid Sometimes, rather than moving an object to a point on a line, you may want to move an object to a point on a grid. For example, you might want to move pieces vertically and horizontally on a chess board.
The Direct to Grid option moves an object to specific horizontal and vertical coordinates on a grid that you define.
Moving objects along an entire path In some situations you'll always want an object to move along the same path from beginning to end. For example, you might want to show the orbit of a planet or a bird's flight path.
The Path to End motion icon moves an object from beginning to end along a path that you define.
Moving objects to a point on a path You may want to move an object along a path to some point that varies depending on some condition that you're tracking--for example, if you're creating a thermometer or a gauge in a simulation.
The Path to Point motion icon moves an object along a path until it reaches some specific value. To track a condition that may change while the piece is running, set the value with a variable.
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