# Toolbar/Command Bar This page lists out the options that are available on the toolbar and the command bar of Motive. ## Toolbar ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5cad6fdaab6235f14aa5ee30ca5d2f24395ca4eb%2Fimage.png?alt=media) ![The Motive Toolbar](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-921142188e5b461c1d6e6df98295a77e2635b88a%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | Icon | Function | Description | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b303d61528c11eae2b9999e5faec6c16d7fc32c8%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | Open File | Open Motive files: Project (TTP), Calibration (CAL), Takes (TAK), Rigid bodies (TRA), Skeletons (SKL). | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1ea4de4e799401a28862f14c7fc8937a8a46887c%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | Save Current Take | Save currently opened Take. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-61c4d25ca4de91f470c912e841fadbd829719130%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | Save All Takes | Save all of the Takes that are loaded in the [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane). | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-945b48439ad1def31ab62f82d28097425e523925%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Application Settings](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/settings) | Opens Application Setting pane for software preferences. Reconstruction settings will also be modified in this pane. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4bf9a41c8de39b8e212a87ba2c5ab3efbe4a44e4%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | Hide all panes | Closes all the panes in the layout, leaving only the main viewport. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1f45ad5110bcfd9cd106368c1daa607a4c90d31e%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Devices pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/devices-pane) | Opens the Devices (Cameras) Pane. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-484b44b62539080606e4b15b76a2c321d37c1abb%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Calibration](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/calibration-pane) | Opens Calibration Pane. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-388cdcd649c0eb931c0570eed5ae173249981aa3%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane) | Opens the [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane) for managing takes. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-db009c9abf4828aaaae49633db92594345acfd08%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Assets pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/assets-pane) | Opens the [Assets pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/assets-pane) for managing the list of tracked assets as well as integrated devices such as force plates and data acquisition devices. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0de7c26833d8d67a86c0291cd921d8555d4c8846%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Properties pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/properties-pane) | Opens the [Properties pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/properties-pane) for managing the properties of selected items in Motive. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c0e867960848a07f21b8efdb7b5381440f3e5e4e%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Builder pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/builder-pane) | Opens the [Builder pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/builder-pane) for defining or modifying Rigid Body or Skeleton assets in Motive. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-905cbf18ecf7d6e6f2103bdb69f26507381e1aac%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Constraints pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/constraints-pane) | Opens the Marker Sets pane for creating and configuring constraints for markers labels associated each assets. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9656c11d99047970ec36e428b86d782205f763f4%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Edit Tools Pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/edit-tools-pane) | Opens Edit Tools for post-processing pipelines. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-dcd7fc0f41554c424cb7bbbe4085075e461a5776%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Labeling Pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/labels-pane) | Opens the Labeling pane for labeling the markers. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4f73f7ac8d116c0b00c5511d3f485baa8b188ee9%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Graph View pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/graph-view-pane) | Opens [Graph View pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/graph-view-pane) for monitoring the channel data. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-09e9d761126fcd8abf8d6288cc6cc0bc6e10cbc8%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Log pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/log-pane) | Opens the Status Log for monitoring the activity. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2fc006d4a2fde57009889e28d6ae890c9724e65d%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Viewport](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/viewport) | Adds extra Viewports. | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2f4b632a7983ac49d389e9c358e7793803deb248%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Probe pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/probe-pane) | Opens the [Probe pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/probe-pane) for collecting sample points using the [Probe](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/measurement-probe-kit-guide). | | ![](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a9af94bf05d292bfc939fbfcd562d9a6852f61cf%2Fimage.png?alt=media) | [Info pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/info-pane) | Opens the [Info pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/info-pane) for monitoring real-time tracking data of a selected Rigid Body in Motive. | ## Command Bar ![Options under the File tab.](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-402986a2e8425bb7187d604ffbbe03a284d60a44%2Fimage.png?alt=media) ### File #### **Open File** Prompts user to select a file to open. Applicable files include Take files (.tak), Camera Calibration files (.cal), Motive user profile (.motive), Rigid Body definitions (.tra *deprecated*), Skeleton defintions (.skl *deprecated*). #### **Open Folder** Imports a session folder into Motive. All of the TAK files within the session folder will be loaded in the [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane). #### **Import CSV** Import a list of *Take* names to record from a CSV file that contains *Take* names on each row. This allows users to plan which motions to capture ahead of the time (See: [Data Recording](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/data-recording) page). Import CSV can also be used to load a [Rigid Body](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/rigid-body-tracking) that has been exported to CSV format from the [Assets pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/assets-pane). #### **Open Recent** Shows a list of Motive compatible files that were recently loaded into Motive. #### **Save Take** Saves currently opened *Take*. #### **Save Take As...** Prompts the user to select a filename and a directory to save the current *Take*. #### **Save All Takes** Save all *Takes* from all of the sessions loaded in the [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane). #### **Export Tracking Data...** Exports tracking data from a selected Take into the desired output format. See: [Data Export](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/data-export). #### **Export Video...** Exports reference video to an AVI file. To play this file in Windows Media Player, a codec needs to be installed. #### **Export Audio...** **E**xports audio to into a WAV file. See: [Audio Recording in Motive](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/audio-recording). #### **Export Calibration...** Exports the current system calibration file(.cal) to a desired location. #### **Export Profile As...** Exports the current software configurations into an application profile (MOTIVE). {% hint style="info" %} **Profile (MOTIVE) files:** MOTIVE profile stores software configurations. Software setting such as applications settings, streaming setting, trackable assets, synchronization configurations, and/or device configurations can be saved into this file. This file can be exported and imported to configurations in Motive. {% endhint %} #### **Export Assets...** Export just the [assets](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/assets) (Rigid Bodies, Skeletons, Marker Sets) to a MOTIVE file. #### **Export Device Info...** Exports the devices currently connected to Motive into a CSV file (ie. Cameras and their serial numbers). #### **Update Default Profile** Manually update the current software configurations onto the [default system profile](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/motive-basics). Which loads up at first when launching Motive and located under `C:\ProgramData\OptiTrack\MotiveProfile.motive`. #### **Exit** Closes the Motive application. ### Edit ![Options under the Edit tab.](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-187930b83e745c4c9f23cda6396ed33152589d7e%2Fimage.png?alt=media) #### **Undo** Reverts data processing actions (i.e. deleting data, merging markers, filling gaps). #### **Redo** Reverts an Undo. #### **Trim Current Take** Archives the original take file and crops out the working range selected in the [Graph View pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/graph-view-pane). For more information, read through the [Trimming Captured Takes](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/data-editing#trimming-captured-takes). #### **Settings** Opens the Application Settings pane. #### **Reset Settings** Sets all application settings to the default setting. ### View ![Options under the View tab.](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7057a5ede8b719c355e32152743903c8b4d0bf39%2Fimage.png?alt=media) #### **Hide All** This closes all of Motive's panes except the main viewport. #### **Devices** Opens the [Devices pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/devices-pane) for controlling cameras and other devices in the system #### **Calibration** Opens the [Calibration](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/calibration-pane) for calibrating the camera system. #### **Data** Opens the [Data pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/data-pane) for managing the recorded captures. #### **Assets** Opens the [Assets pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/assets-pane) for managing the list of tracked assets as well as integrated devices such as force plates and data acquisition devices. #### **Properties** Opens the [Properties pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/properties-pane) for managing the properties of selected items in Motive. #### **Info** Opens the [Info pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/info-pane) for monitoring real-time tracking data of a Rigid Body. #### **Builder** Opens the [Builder pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/builder-pane) for creating trackable models or assets. Specifically, this pane is used for creating [Rigid Body](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/builder-pane#rigid-body-create) models and [Skeleton](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/builder-pane#Skeleton-create) models in Motive. #### **Constraints** Opens the [Constraints pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/constraints-pane) for managing selected Marker Sets assets. #### **Edit Tools** Opens the [Edit Tools pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/edit-tools-pane). For post-processing recorded marker data. #### **Labels** Opens the [Labels pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/labels-pane). For monitoring, assigning, and/or modifying marker labels. #### **Graph 1 & Graph 2** Opens [Graph View pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/graph-view-pane) for monitoring the channel data. #### **Viewer** Opens an additional [Viewport](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/viewport) for additional viewports for monitoring 3D tracking and camera views. #### **Data Streaming pane** Opens the Data Streaming pane. See: [Data Streaming](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/data-streaming) #### **Log** Opens the [Log pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/log-pane) for status messages. #### **Probe** Opens the [Probe pane](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive-ui-panes/probe-pane) for using the [Measurement Probe](https://docs.optitrack.com/v3.0/motive/measurement-probe-kit-guide). #### **Toolbar** Toggles display of the Toolbar on/off. ### Layout ![Options under the Layout tab.](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4bf83b7b0d43b26461d5942028ec45087e138c4a%2Fimage.png?alt=media) {% hint style="danger" %} **Note:** Layouts created versions prior to 2.0 are not compatible. Please re-create and update the layouts for use. {% endhint %} #### **Calibrate** Displays panes applicable to system calibration. (Cameras, Perspective View, Camera Preview, Camera Calibration, Reconstruction) #### **Create** Displays panes applicable to asset creation and modification. (Project, Perspective View, Timeline, Skeleton, Rigid Bodies) #### **Capture** Displays panes applicable to capturing a take. (Project, Perspective View, Timeline) #### **Edit** Displays panes applicable to editing a take. (Project, Perspective View, Timeline, Edit Tools). #### **Create Layout** Saves the current layout. Saved custom layouts can be accessed from the drop-down menu located at the top-right corner of Motive. #### **Delete Layout** Deletes the saved custom layout. #### **Update Current** Updates the selected custom layout from the drop-down menu located at the top-right corner of Motive. #### **Set as Default** Sets the current layout as a default layout setup for starting Motive. #### **Custom Layouts** List of custom layouts that are created by the user. In the screenshot, Label Fix and Skeleton Label layouts are added as an example ### Help ![Options under the Help tab.](https://2498944597-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5yEhrhQepNQfhsDzAh6n%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d07c81027a415138dd7c7566808fd5325228a537%2Fimage.png?alt=media) #### **Contact Support...** Opens the OptiTrack support site. #### **OptiTrack Forums...** Opens the OptiTrack community forum #### **Quick Start** Links you to our Quick Start Guide. #### **Wiki...** Links you to the online documentation. #### **Product...** Links you to our Quick Start Guide. #### **News...** Opens NaturalPoint's news feed. #### **Startup News Check** This is a toggle for receiving notifications for Motive updates. #### **License Folder** Opens the folder location of your license files. #### **About Motive** Displays information about the version of Motive currently running.