AnimationCreator

AnimationCreator allows you to visualize your creative mind while creating animations for MVdW Software animation plugins. The application that is available for both Windows, Mac and Linux allows you to create and visualize the animation frame by frame and shows a live preview on how your animation will look like in-game.

1. Requirements

• Linux:
  • x-server
  • 32/64bit
• Windows
  • 2000/XP or higher
  • 32/64bit
• Mac
  • Currently only tested on Mavericks (confirmation of other versions is welcome)

2. Installation
2.1. Windows
2.1.1. Step 1 - Download the correct version
Determine if you are running a 32 or 64 bit version of Windows.

2.1.2. Step 2 - Unzip the file to a location on your computer
To prevent installation programs it is required to unzip the program somewhere on your computer (Don't be one of those persons who put everything on their desktop).

2.1.3. Step 3 - Run the application
Start AnimationCreator.exe , make sure to check for updates on this page in the future.

2.2. Mac OSX
2.2.1. Step 1 - Download the correct version
Determine if you are running a 32 or 64 bit version of Macintosh.

2.2.2. Step 2 - Unzip the file to a location on your computer
To prevent installation programs it is required to unzip the program somewhere on your computer (Don't be one of those persons who put everything on their desktop).

2.2.3. Step 3 - Run the application
Start AnimationCreator.app,
If you see a message that your security settings only allow applications downloaded from the AppStore you need to grant permission to AnimationCreator. To do this: https://www.my-private-network.co.uk/knowledge-base/apple-related-questions/osx-unsigned-apps.html

2.3. Linux
2.2.1. Step 1 - Download the correct version
Determine if you are running a 32 or 64 bit version of Linux.

Fig #1: The default screen you will see when starting the application.

Fig #2: Get a live preview of the colors and effects while typing.

Fig #3: Default when adding a frame the previous frame is kept so you can quickly change it for the next frame.

Fig #4: Delete frames or move them up or down

Fig #5: Copy the fragment to copy it (you will have to indent it yourself) in your MVdW Animation plugin configuration.

Fig #6: Pause animations to see how everything looks

Fig #7: Insert colors or effects without knowing the correct code

Fig #8: View the animation in the speed you configured (loop)

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