how do you prevent text from wrapping in a Motion text box so the Enter key has no effect?

Hi

What you describe there is a matter of altering the way Motion and FCP handle the enter key input. It is not a solution to be found in the templates, it is a matter of coding by way of FxPlug or alternatives. As far as I know, a Motion xml instructs the host, FCP how to run the template. It would not be able to add and change functions to the host itself such as changing the enter key response. (to the best of my knowledge)

You would want to discuss this with someone who knows how to code for Motion and FCP plugins - maybe this is the right place for that question, someone might be around who can take you further with this.

Hi Wishbear

The are a couple of ways I know for this

First, there is indeed a function that is for this exact purpose. If you look in format section for your text in the inspector, you'll see 3 vertical alignment options. If you want the next line of text to push up and away from the baseline, then use the 'align text to bottom' option.

Note, you need to have your text set to paragraph mode first, you can find that option in the layout section.

If using paragraph format for your typography conflicts with other functional requirements you have for your template, then we can link the Y anchor point of the text to its bottom edge. This will drive the text upwards from the anchor point which will stay at the baseline with the link.

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This option here, in paragraph mode.