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The {{software|client}} offers an option to create a GIF Animation from [[Overlay]]s with [[timeframe]]s. This option offers an alternative to [[Video recording|recording a Video]] or taking a [[Screenshot]] from a simulation.
The {{software|client}} offers an option to create a GIF Animation from [[Overlay]]s with [[timeframe]]s. This option offers an alternative to [[Video recording|recording a Video]] or taking a [[Screenshot]] from a simulation.
 
[[File:gif_animation_example.gif|frame|right|Animation of a 100 timeframe flooding with a duration of 5 seconds, a frame step of 10 and a scale of 12.5%]]
==How to create a GIF==
[[File:GIF_animation_panel.png|thumb|left|Screen shot panel with ''Overlay animation (GIF)'' option selected to record a GIF animation.]]
{{Editor location|Screenshot}}
{{Editor steps|title=
|Select the [[Overlay]] from which you want to create a GIF
|Select in the editor ''Tools'' from the ribbon
|Click on the ''Screenshot'' button to open the Screenshot panel.
|Select the option ''Overlay Animation (GIF)'' for the type option.
|Select HD Overlay when taking a screenshot of an overlay and you want a higher resolution (less gritty) overlay.
|Optionally adjust the duration of the animation with the GIF (sec) option.
|Make the animation file smaller by adjusting the Scale option.
|Make the animation faster by adjusting the frame step size. This causes frames to skip.
|Adjust the starting or ending frame to zoom in on a part of the overlay's animation.
|Finally, select the loop options to continuously repeat the resulting animation.
}}
 
<gallery>
File:Tools_ribbon.png|200px|Select the Tools header in the Editor
File:Screenshot_bar.png|200px|Select the Screenshot ribbon bar
File:GIF_animation_panel.png|200px|Select the 'Take Screenshot' option to create the animation
</gallery>
 
 
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{{article end
|notes=
|notes=
* After taking a [[screenshot]] or recording a GIF animation, it can be saved directly to the [[Geo Share]].
* After taking a [[screenshot]] or recording a GIF animation, it can be saved directly to the [[Geo Share]].
* Individual screenshots are taken first, one for each frame according to the selected options. Once those are taken, a GIF animation will be created of those screenshots and the individual screenshots will be removed.
|howtos=
* [[How to create a GIF animation]]
|seealso=
* [[Screenshot]]
}}
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 1 February 2024

The Tygron Client offers an option to create a GIF Animation from Overlays with timeframes. This option offers an alternative to recording a Video or taking a Screenshot from a simulation.

Animation of a 100 timeframe flooding with a duration of 5 seconds, a frame step of 10 and a scale of 12.5%
Screen shot panel with Overlay animation (GIF) option selected to record a GIF animation.

Notes

  • After taking a screenshot or recording a GIF animation, it can be saved directly to the Geo Share.
  • Individual screenshots are taken first, one for each frame according to the selected options. Once those are taken, a GIF animation will be created of those screenshots and the individual screenshots will be removed.

How-to's

See also

Editor ribbon icon tools.pngTools
Tools
Building style • Environment • Cinematics • Screenshot • Free Cam • Web Interface • API Overview • Triggers • Template • Geo Plugins • Debug Info
Environment
Sun angle • Solar Panels • Lighting • Weather
Cinematics
Special Effects • Particle Emitters
Screenshot
GIF animation • Video recording
Geo Plugins
Error Logs • Geo Links • Geo Options • Sources
Editor
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