Maximum Number of Objects slider - This specifies the maximum number of object that will appear on the screen. The top number is 50 total objects, although some effect will limit this number to something smaller.

Number of Objects at Startup - This will be the number of objects that will appear on the screen initially for effects that introduce objects a little at a time, such as falling snow.

Object Delay - This is the amount of time in milli-seconds between objects entering the screen area. This control is not used in bounded area effects.

Tip: Set the Number of Objects at Startup and Object entry delay so that a relatively small number of objects appear at start up time.

Delay Between Steps - Time in milli-seconds between object moves. A smaller number makes it appear the object is moving faster.

Animation Step Size - The amount, in pixels, that the object moves in every step.

Variation of Moving Objects - The randomness of the object's movement.