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Can you animate in InVision?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 8:43 pm

Yes, you can animate in InVision. Animations can be simple or complex, and can be used to create visuals for your designs.

Animations can also be used to communicate a message to your users.

To create an animation in InVision, first create a new file. In the File menu, select New > File.

In the New File dialog, select Animation from the Type drop-down list. In the Name field, type an appropriate name for your animation, and then click Create.

In the Animation panel, select the animation you want to create. The panel will look like the following screenshot:

In the animation panel, you will see the following properties:

Name: This is the name of the animation.

Duration: This is the time duration of the animation.

Starting Point: This is the starting point of the animation.

Ending Point: This is the ending point of the animation.

PRO TIP: InVision does not have a built-in animation feature. If you’re looking to add animation to your design, you’ll need to use an external tool.

Easing: This is the easing type of the animation.

Animated GIF: This is the format of the animation.

You can also add layers to your animation. To add a layer, click the Add Layer button and select the layer you want to add.

The layer will appear in the Layers panel.

You can also change the properties of the layers in the Layers panel. For example, you can change the opacity of the layer.

To change the properties of a layer, double-click the layer name in the Layers panel. The layer’s properties will appear in the Properties panel.

You can also control the playback of the animation by clicking the Play button. The animation will start playing from the starting point and will continue playing until the ending point is reached.

After you have created your animation, you can save it to your InVision account. To save the animation, click the Save button.

The animation will be saved as a .ivy file.

Conclusion

You can create animations in InVision, and they can be used to create visuals for your designs. Animations can also be used to communicate a message to your users.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.