Using the Timeline

Animation > Timeline

Use the timeline to create and play animations. The time format is set to frames, by default.

For reference information on the Timeline, see About the Timeline.

How to Use the Timeline

• To change the time format of the timeline, right-click Frames (9) and from the menu, select frames, seconds, or both.
• To scroll through the animation, tap and drag through the timeline.
• To go to a specific frame, enter the frame number in the Frame Number box (5) beside the timeline.
• To change the range of frames displayed, drag the slider (1) above the timeline. You can also enter values in the boxes on either side of the slider.
• To play, pause, and stop playback and to navigate to the start, end, or next keyframe, use the Playback Controls (6).
• To store the transformation values for the current frame, set a keyframe (2).
• To show only animations that are currently loaded in the Curve Editor, click Toggle Curve Editor Animations (3).
• To customize how the Timeline works, click Preferences.