Time Loop Layer - Revision history

Zelgadis: Local Time is now fixed, fix will be shipped in 1.3.14

2020-04-07T14:00:01Z

Local Time is now fixed, fix will be shipped in 1.3.14

Want at 10:59, 26 February 2017

2017-02-26T10:59:42Z

D.j.a.y: clean + and update how to section

2016-08-12T08:42:18Z

clean + and update how to section

D.j.a.y: /* Breaking loop */ First step "not Animation Mode

2016-08-12T08:13:17Z

‎Breaking loop: First step "not Animation Mode

D.j.a.y: /* Breaking loop */ Fix list syntax

2016-08-12T08:08:39Z

‎Breaking loop: Fix list syntax

D.j.a.y: /* Breaking loop */ fix intra link

2016-08-12T08:07:35Z

‎Breaking loop: fix intra link

Darkspace65: /* Parameters of Time Loop Layers */

2016-08-07T14:42:40Z

‎Parameters of Time Loop Layers

Darkspace65: /* Parameters of Time Loop Layers */

2016-08-07T14:41:03Z

‎Parameters of Time Loop Layers

Darkspace65: /* Parameters of Time Loop Layers */

2016-08-07T14:38:29Z

‎Parameters of Time Loop Layers

Darkspace65: /* Parameters of Time Loop Layers */

2016-08-07T14:38:00Z

‎Parameters of Time Loop Layers

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 === Local Time (time) ===
-Start time of loop. (this is currently (since 120323 at least) ''broken'' and has no effect on time loops, see http://synfig.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=3526#p14986 for a discussion)
+Start time of loop.
 === Duration (time) ===
 Number of seconds or frames that are looped in the child layer.

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 {{Title|Time Loop Layer}}
 {{Category|Layers}}
 <!-- Page info end -->

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 == About Time Loop Layers==
-The Time Loop layer can be used to repeat an animation over and over.  It loops a section of the layers below and within the same canvas over and over.
+The {{literal|Time Loop layer}} is used to repeat an animation over and over. It loops a section of the layers below and within the same canvas over and over.
 See also the {{l|Convert#Time_Loop|Time Loop ValueNode}} conversion, which can be used to loop the value of a single parameter, rather than an entire layer or group of layers.
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 ==Parameters of Time Loop Layers==
-These parameters, to prevent undesired modification, by default are {{l|Static_Parameters|statics}}.
+These parameters, to '''prevent undesired modification''', by default are {{l|Static_Parameters|statics}}.
-−
-To animate the parameters of the Time Loop Layer right-click on the 'green guy'-icon of the parameter you want to animate in the Parameters Panel of the Time Loop layer and set {{literal|Allow animation}} and switch to {{L|Animate_Editing_Mode|Animate Edit Mode}}.
-−
-Once they are no more {{l|Static_Parameters|statics}}, like any other parameters in Synfig they can be animated, so that they change over time. This can be confusing, so make sure you aren't in {{L|Animate_Editing_Mode|Animate Edit Mode}} when working with the Time Loop layer, unless you know what you're doing!
 The parameters of the time loop layers are:
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 If not checked, and the current time is less than {{Literal|Local Time}}, then {{Literal|Duration}} is taken off the resulting time.  This is to provide compatibility with {{l|Time Loop Layer (v0.1)|version 0.1}} of the time loop layer.
-== How to loop ==
+== How to use the Time Loop Layer ? ==
-The Time Loop layer repeatedly loops through the {{Literal|Duration}} seconds of its child layers, from {{Literal|Link Time}} to {{Literal|Link Time}} + {{Literal|Duration}}.  {{Literal|Local Time}} is used to line up the offset of the time looping.  When the Time Loop layer is asked to set its time to {{Literal|Local Time}}, it sets the time in its child layers to be {{Literal|Link Time}}, ie. the start of the loop.
+When the Time Loop layer is asked to set its time to {{Literal|Local Time}}, it sets the time in its child layers to be {{Literal|Link Time}}, ie. the start of the loop.
 === Breaking loop ===
 # Be Sure you are not in {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}
-# In the layer's parameters of the time loop, you need to remove the 'green guy' from {{l|Time_Loop_Layer#Duration_.28time.29|Duration Parameter}}. Just right-click on him and set {{literal|Allow animation}}.
+# In the layer's parameters of the time loop, you need to remove the 'green guy' ({{l|Image:Animate mode off icon.png|16px}}), indicating that the parameter is {{literal|Static}}, from {{l|Time_Loop_Layer#Duration_.28time.29|Duration Parameter}}. Just right-click on him and set {{literal|Allow animation}}. See {{l|Static Parameters}} for more informations.
 # On the {{L|Timebar|timeline}} navigate to a place where you want to break the animation. And now enter the {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}.
 # In the time loop parameters, set 'Duration' to {{literal|EOT}} (End-of-Time).
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 # Now test it. Pay attention, that loop will always break at the very first frame of you animation, so you need to break it in the right place.
-====Detailed explanation====
+===Detailed explanation===
-'Green guy' is a guard that says "You shall not pass!" to the animation. So when you attempt to change such parameter in animation mode it just changes the usual way. It's done to prevent unnecessary parameters to be animated, e.g. 'Blend method'.
+'Green guy' ({{l|Image:Animate mode off icon.png|16px}}) - {{l|Static Parameters}} - is a guard that says "You shall not pass!" to the animation. So when you attempt to change such parameter in animation mode it just changes the usual way. It's done to prevent unnecessary parameters to be animated, e.g. {{l|Blend Method Parameter|Blend Method}}.
-Setting 'Duration' to EOT. If you set it to 0f, then the whole animation will stop, because you try to play it from 0f (local time) to 0f (duration). And EOT means it'll continue to play your animation to the end of the time...
+Setting {{Literal|Duration}} to {{literal|EOT}}. If you set it to 0f, then the whole animation will stop, because you try to play it from 0f ({{Literal|local time}}) to 0f ({{Literal|Duration}}). And EOT means it'll continue to play your animation to the end of the time...
-Removing waypoint after current one. If you skip this step, then at the next waypoint 'Duration' parameter will be restored to the value before current waypoint. It's a standard Synfig's behavior, but there's a magical button somewhere that can change it.
+Removing {{l|Waypoint|waypoint}} after current one. If you skip this step, then at the next waypoint {{Literal|Duration}} parameter will be restored to the value before current waypoint. It's a standard Synfig's behavior, but there's a magical button somewhere that can change it.
-Converting current waypoint to the constant. Without it, 'Duration' will be smoothly interpolated from value you set to the EOT and the constant type will just set immediately at the waypoint. Interpolation can be a bit confusing sometimes, so you better read this: http://wiki.synfig.org/Waypoint
+Converting current waypoint to the constant. Without it, {{Literal|Duration}} will be smoothly interpolated from value you set to the EOT and the constant type will just set immediately at the waypoint. Interpolation can be a bit confusing sometimes, so you better read this about {{l|Waypoint|waypoints}}.

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 === Breaking loop ===
 # In the layer's parameters of the time loop, you need to remove the 'green guy' from {{l|Time_Loop_Layer#Duration_.28time.29|Duration Parameter}}. Just right-click on him and set {{literal|Allow animation}}.
-# On the {{L|Timebar|timeline}} navigate to a place where you want to break the animation. And enter the {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}.
+# On the {{L|Timebar|timeline}} navigate to a place where you want to break the animation. And now enter the {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}.
 # In the time loop parameters, set 'Duration' to {{literal|EOT}} (End-of-Time).
 # Now you have three {{l|Waypoint|waypoints}}. One before the current, we left it as it is. One is current, we {{l|Convert|convert}} it to the {{literal|constant}} (right-click on it -> Both -> Constant). And one after current, this one have to be removed (right-click on it -> Remove).

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 === Breaking loop ===
-. In the layer's parameters of the time loop, you need to remove the 'green guy' from {{l|Time_Loop_Layer#Duration_.28time.29|Duration Parameter}}. Just right-click on him and set {{literal|Allow animation}}.
+# In the layer's parameters of the time loop, you need to remove the 'green guy' from {{l|Time_Loop_Layer#Duration_.28time.29|Duration Parameter}}. Just right-click on him and set {{literal|Allow animation}}.
-. On the {{L|Timebar|timeline}} navigate to a place where you want to break the animation. And enter the {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}.
+# On the {{L|Timebar|timeline}} navigate to a place where you want to break the animation. And enter the {{l|Animate Editing Mode|Animation Mode}}.
-. In the time loop parameters, set 'Duration' to {{literal|EOT}} (End-of-Time).
+# In the time loop parameters, set 'Duration' to {{literal|EOT}} (End-of-Time).
-. Now you have three {{l|Waypoint|waypoints}}. One before the current, we left it as it is. One is current, we {{l|Convert|convert}} it to the {{literal|constant}} (right-click on it -> Both -> Constant). And one after current, this one have to be removed (right-click on it -> Remove).
+# Now you have three {{l|Waypoint|waypoints}}. One before the current, we left it as it is. One is current, we {{l|Convert|convert}} it to the {{literal|constant}} (right-click on it -> Both -> Constant). And one after current, this one have to be removed (right-click on it -> Remove).
-. Now test it. Pay attention, that loop will always break at the very first frame of you animation, so you need to break it in the right place.
+# Now test it. Pay attention, that loop will always break at the very first frame of you animation, so you need to break it in the right place.
 ====Detailed explanation====

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 These parameters, to prevent undesired modification, by default are {{l|Static_Parameters|statics}}.
-To animate the parameters of the Time Loop Layer right-click on the green-guy icon of the parameter you want to animate in the Parameters Panel of the Time Loop layer and set {{literal|Allow animation}}.
+To animate the parameters of the Time Loop Layer right-click on the green-guy icon of the parameter you want to animate in the Parameters Panel of the Time Loop layer and set {{literal|Allow animation}} and switch to {{L|Animate_Editing_Mode|Animate Edit Mode}}.
 Once they are no more {{l|Static_Parameters|statics}}, like any other parameters in Synfig they can be animated, so that they change over time. This can be confusing, so make sure you aren't in {{L|Animate_Editing_Mode|Animate Edit Mode}} when working with the Time Loop layer, unless you know what you're doing!

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	These parameters, to prevent undesired modification, by default are {{l\|Static_Parameters\|statics}}.		These parameters, to prevent undesired modification, by default are {{l\|Static_Parameters\|statics}}.
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	To animate the parameters of Time Loop Layer right-click on the green-guy icon of the parameter you want to animate in the Parameters Panel of the Time Loop layer and set {{literal\|Allow animation}}.		To animate the parameters of Time Loop Layer right-click on the green-guy icon of the parameter you want to animate in the Parameters Panel of the Time Loop layer and set {{literal\|Allow animation}}.