Editing Step Animations in an Interactive flow

Introduction

This feature provides content creators with the ability to edit and create animations within the context of a procedure. Designed to address the challenges of animation editing on the web, this tool ensures a seamless and intuitive workflow for building and refining procedural animations.

Guidelines for Using This Feature

1. Who Can Use This Feature?

• Only unpublished flows can be edited or have new animations created.

• This feature is exclusively available to content creators.

2. How to Use the Tool

• Step 1: Run the Unpublished Flow

  • Open the unpublished flow in the app and run it.

• Step 2: Locate the Animation Options

  • In the lower bar of the app, you will see two options for each step:

    • Edit: For steps that already have an animation.

    • Animate: For steps without any animation.
      

• Step 3: Edit or Create an Animation

  • Click on "Edit" or "Animate" to open the Animation Builder.

  • Make your edits or create a new animation as needed.

• Step 4: Save Your Work

  • Once satisfied, save the animation in the builder.
    

Note: For newly created animations, you will need to connect them in the Flow Editor manually. Don’t worry—we’re working on a fix to streamline this step in the future.

Key Features

1. See the Full Picture

• Understand where your animation fits into the procedure at a glance.

• The tool highlights the specific step you’re editing, making it easy to stay focused.

2. Instant Feedback

• Preview your animation changes in real time as you edit.

• No need to guess how it will look—see it immediately in the context of the procedure.

3. Simple Step Navigation

• Move smoothly between steps without losing your place.

• Quickly jump to another step to tweak animations, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.

4. Work Smarter, Not Harder

• Edit and preview animations in one place to save time.

• Ensure your animations stay consistent across all steps.
  
  

Benefits for Content Creators

• Enhanced Workflow: Edit and preview animations directly in their procedural context.

• Time-Saving: Minimize guesswork and unnecessary iterations.

• Seamless Integration: Create animations that align perfectly with procedural steps.

Conclusion

This feature is a customer-friendly tool tailored to make animation editing accessible, efficient, and intuitive for content creators. By following these guidelines, you can streamline your workflow and produce high-quality animations for your procedures. Try it out today!

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