Deform an object along a motion path curve
 
 
 
  1. Select the object you want to animate using a motion path.
  2. -click the curve to include it in your selection.
  3. Select Animate > Motion Paths > Attach to Motion Path.

    The object snaps the motion path and a motion path marker appears at each end of the curve.

  4. With the object selected, select Animate > Motion Paths > Flow Path Object.

    A lattice appears around the object on the motion path.

    NoteThe lattice created from a Animate > Motion Paths > Flow Path Object will ignore effects introduced by any motion path orientation markers. To enhance the front, up, side twist of a path animation with flow, animate the rotation of the flow lattice rather than using orientation markers for the path animation.
  5. Click Play to view the animation.

    The lattice moves along the motion path curve with the object, changing shape as the path’s curvature changes. The lattice causes the object to deform so that it follows the contours of the path curve.

    You can also flow an object around a path curve and build the lattice around the curve. In this case, the object flows through the lattice surrounding the curve, causing the object to deform as it passes through parts of the lattice. To flow an object with a lattice around the curve, select Animate > Motion Paths > Flow Path Object > and turn on Lattice Around: Curve. See Curve.