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# Accessing the Channel Editor

Use the animation curves in the Channel Editor to create animations.

To access the Channel Editor:

1. In the Main menu, click Animation.

   The Channel Editor appears.

   (a) Channel hierarchy(b) Animation Curves window(c) Animation controls(d) Channel Display buttons

The Channel Editor is made up of the following elements.

Channel hierarchy
  Use to select the folders and channels to animate. You can also refer to the Channel hierarchy to quickly see what channels contain keyframes.
Animation Curves window
  Use to create and view animation curves, adjust interpolation, and add, edit, or delete keyframes. The Track Editor, used to adjust animation timing, appears in place of the Animation Curves window when you select the Tracks option in the Display option box.
Animation Controls and Animation Options
  Use to switch between animation modes, select and view channels, and control interpolation.

#### Topics in this section

- Animation Curves Window
- Channel Hierarchy
- Animation Controls
- Animation Options