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Time Expression

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Transform, Dynamic, Time Based Animation, Simple Expression

Time Expression

Creates continuous motion over time without needing keyframes.

Picture a windmill with rotating blades. Instead of animating each rotation with keyframes, you can apply time * 30 to the rotation property. This expression makes the blades rotate at a constant speed of 30 degrees per second, saving time and ensuring smooth, infinite movement.

time * 30

How to Use This Expression?

  • Apply to a Property: Select the property you want to animate (Position, Rotation, Scale, etc.).
    Alt + Click (Windows) or Option + Click (Mac) the stopwatch icon to add an expression.
    Type or paste time * 30 into the expression editor.

  • Customize: You can adjust the multiplier (30) to control how fast the property changes.
    You can also combine it with other functions or values for more complex animations.

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