Editing Step Animations in an Interactive flow

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  • Only Interactive Flows viewed in the Show Unpublished view can be edited or have new animations created.

  • This feature is exclusively available to (Advanced) 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  • Step 1: Run the Unpublished Flow

    • Open the unpublished flow in the app and run it.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



NotesNote: 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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