First, we have to remove the 'Move' node because Unity will only change it when it is deleted. So, Let's change Entry ⇒ Move to Entry ⇒ Idle. Additionally, by default, the first animation we create will be connected to the Entry node. The animation controller will automatically play the first animation connected to the Entry Node. The Entry node is the start of the state machine. Therefore in order to control this Animation, we must change the transitions.Įach node can have connections to other states. If we run the scene as is, the Cube automatically starts playing the Move animation. Also, Let's have this animation reset the cube to its resting position. Let's add another animation to the Animator by click where the Animation name is in the Animation window. Fun fact: Dev.to will allow uploads over 6MB, but won't embed them! I learn this through a frustrating amount of trial and error!! Press the play button in the Animation window to see the result of our animation. Next click Add Property, then we can select the properties we want to animate.Ĭlick the record button, and use the Unity Editor to manipulate the selected properties. Rather conveniently, the new animation gets automatically added to the Animator Controller. Then, click Create in the Animation window. With the Animation window open, select the object we want to animate. This can be done by selecting Window → Animation → Animation. To create one, we first need to open the animation window. However, this component is meaningless without Animation Clips.Īn Animation Clip stores all the keyframes of animation. More information can be found in The Animator Controller Asset section of the Unity Manual. And, each connection defines a transition from one animation to the next. Each node can have a series of connections. Each node represents a different animation state. Next, we add the controller to the component.Īn Animator Controller stores a series of finite state machines, separated into layers. That Asset can be found under Assets → Create → Animator Controller

Now, an Animator Component needs an Animator Controller Asset. That component can be found in Add Component → Miscellaneous → Animator as shown below. Additional, Animation States need Animation Clips.įirst, our Game Object needs an Animator component. An Animation State needs transitions to other states.

An Animator Component needs Animation States. A Game Object needs an Animator Component.

With that, we can start the process of animation.Īnimating in Unity is a multi-step process. So, I'll be focusing this note toward creating and manipulating an animation. While informative, it doesn't make for a great 'getting started' experience. Most tutorials opt for explaining everything all at once. Unity animation system is quite the beast, and setting it up feels very opaque.

Unity 2d animation layers