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The following paragraphs introduce several (freely combinable) methods for creating keys.

Adding Keys using the Parameter Circles

  • Select a node and open a parameter in its “Node Params” panel.
  • Drag the timeline slider to the first animation frame.
  • Click on the circle – it will become a red dot (key).
  • Drag the timeline slider to the next/last frame. The dot turns into a circle again (no key).
  • Change the parameter's value or shift/rotate/scale the node.
  • Click on the red circle again to set the next key.

Adding Keys with the Right-Click Menu

  • Select a node and open a parameter in its “Node Params” panel.
  • Drag the timeline slider to the first animation frame.
  • Right-click on the white circle and choose “Add Key” – it will become a red dot (key).
  • Drag the timeline slider to the next/last frame. The dot turns into a circle again (no key).
  • Change the parameter's value or shift/rotate/scale the node.
  • Right-click on the red circle again to set the next key.



Adding Keys in the Curve Editor

  • Select a node and open a parameter from its “Node Params” panel.
  • Right-click on the parameter and choose “Edit Curve...”. The “Curve Editor” appears.
  • Double-click on a free area of the canvas to create a key.
  • Set the exact frame and parameter value with the two input fields (see image).
  • Repeat this process until all frames are set.

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  • You will see that the circle turned green and has two black lines.
  • Click on the parameter's "+" symbol to open the slider section. There you will find green dots for every expression-driven parameter.
  • Right-click on the green dot and choose “Show Expression”. Now it is possible to edit the expression in the parameter's field without having to use the “Curve Editor”.
  • Switch back to the current value with “Show Value” from the right-click menu.


Working with Animation Curves

When you right-click on a circle/dot choose “Edit Curve...” to open the “Curve Editor”. There you can

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