Documentation/Animation

Animation & Modes

Creating moving effects.

Last updated: 2024-03-20Version: 2.0.0

What Animation Modes are available?

The **Modes Panel** (Right Sidebar) offers powerful automated animations:

- **Rotate Mode**: Spins the entire effect around the center. (Settings: `Speed`, `Direction`, `Frames`)

- **Local Rotate**: Spins each shape around its own individual center. (Settings: `Speed`, `Radius`)

- **Rise Mode**: Makes particles float upwards over time, useful for smoke/magic. (Settings: `Speed`, `Max Height`)

- **Proximity Mode**: Activates effects only when a player is nearby (uses a "Proximity Chain").

- **Chain Mode**: Plays elements in a specific sequence rather than all at once.

Can I create custom animations?

Yes, using **Action Recording**:

1. Enable "Action Recording Mode".

2. Move, rotate, or scale your objects on the canvas.

3. AuraFX records these movements and generates keyframes automatically.

4. The generated code will include complex positional data to replicate your exact movements.