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    Script element transparency to animate a fading effect [VID]

     

       
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      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.11.09.459
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Animation
      Subarea:  General
      Original Author: Craig Calvin, Bentley Technical Support Group
       

     

    Overview

    This video demonstrates how to animate a fading effect by scripting element transparency. 

    Support Video Clip

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Select the elements
           • Doing this step before selecting the Script Element Attribute tool allows the element selection tool to be used.
    2. Select the Script Element Attribute tool
           To Access
             • Tasks: Animation > Animation Properties > Script Element Attribute
             • Menu: Tools > Animation > Animation Settings > Script Element Attribute
             • Key-in: ANIMATOR ANIMATE ELEMENTATTR
           Tool Settings
             • Setting: Transparency
             • Start Time: (Adjust as required)
             • Transparency: (Adjust as required)
    3. Click a data point to accept
      Repeat steps 2-3 to script the element transparency at different times as needed.

     Note: Animating transparency of elements with materials is discussed here.

    See Also

    In MicroStation we can apply "FADE" animation Effect?

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    • Craig Calvin Created by Craig Calvin
    • When: Thu, Jun 26 2014 2:19 PM
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    • When: Mon, Mar 25 2019 5:42 AM
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