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# Trace

## Description

Add a tracer to a moving layer

## Setup

1. Select one or more layers and properties you'd like to add a Trace to.
2. Run the Trace tool
3. Modify the Tracer Effect Controls if you want to tweak the effect

## Effect Controls

**Tracer**\
Built-in effect controls for the Tracer effect