Applies To
	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

www.youtube.com/watch

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?

Product TechNotes and FAQs

External Links

Bentley Homepage

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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