[Figure 5-11] Eyes following ball

The Object Parent dialog box opens.

5.         In the Object Parent dialog box, scroll to the bottom of the dialog box and select the Striped ball object. Then click the OK button.

The eyeball immediately rotates so the pupil faces the ball object.

6.         Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the right eyeball element.

7.         Select and drag the ball object in front of the figure.

The eyes both rotate towards the ball object as it moves, as shown in Figure 5-11.

8.         Select File, Save As and save the file as Eyes following ball.pz3.

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