Custom Animations

Set up a custom Animation for your project in three simple steps

To create a custom animation, start by entering the 3D design view of your project. In the Layers Menu, click on the Animation tab. Then, follow these three steps:

  1. Set Beginning Key Frame

    Choose the starting point by adjusting your view, time of day, and day of the year to capture the desired shading. You may also choose to ease in, which makes the When you have the right view, click on the lock icon.

  2. Set Ending Key Frame

    Select the endpoint by adjusting the location and time settings to where you want the animation to finish, then click on the lock icon again.

  3. Set Duration & Export

    Define the animation duration and then create the animation. You can preview the animation, download it as a .webm file,  copy the URL to the animation to share, or set it as the default animation for the project. If the animation is not to your liking, reset the key frames and time settings to try again. Once you have something you like, make sure to save your project!animations gif

If you set the custom animation as your new default animation, you can find it in the Designs menu within the project portal.