Anime JS is a powerful JavaScript library that allows you to create eye-catching animations on your website. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Anime JS in Webflow, a popular visual web design tool.
First, let’s start by adding the Anime JS library to our Webflow project. To do this, we need to include the library’s JavaScript file in our HTML code. You can either download the file from the Anime JS website or use a CDN (Content Delivery Network) link.
Step 1: Open your Webflow project and navigate to the Project Settings. In the Project Settings panel, click on the Custom Code tab.
Step 2: In the Head Code section, paste the following code snippet:
“`html
“`
This code adds the Anime JS library to your project by linking it from a CDN.
Step 3: Save your changes and close the Project Settings panel.
Now that we have added Anime JS to our project, let’s see how we can use it to create animations.
Creating Animations with Anime JS
Anime JS works by manipulating CSS properties over time to create smooth animations. Before we dive into coding, let’s understand some basic concepts of Anime JS:
- TARGETS: These are the elements on which you want to apply animations.
- PROPERTIES: These are CSS properties that you want to animate.
- DURATION: This specifies how long an animation should run.
- EASING: This controls how an animation accelerates or decelerates over time.
Now, let’s create a simple animation using Anime JS.
Example Animation
Step 1: Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to add the animation.
Step 2: Select the element on which you want to apply the animation. It can be any HTML element like a heading, paragraph, or image.
Step 3: In the Webflow Designer, click on the Settings icon next to the selected element and choose “Add Field” from the dropdown menu. This will open a panel where you can add custom attributes to the element.
Step 4: In the Custom Attributes panel, add a new attribute with the name `data-animation` and set its value as follows:
“`html
data-animation=”{
Targets: ‘element-selector’,
translateX: [500, 0],
duration: 1000,
easing: ‘easeOutQuad’
}”
“`
Replace `’element-selector’` with a valid CSS selector Targeting your selected element.
In this example, we are animating the `translateX` property of our selected element from `500px` to `0px` over a duration of `1000ms` (1 second). The easing function used here is `’easeOutQuad’`.
Step 5: Save your changes and preview your site in the browser. You should see your selected element animate according to the specified animation properties.
Congratulations! You have successfully created an animation using Anime JS in Webflow. Feel free to experiment with different properties, durations, and easing functions to create more complex animations.
Troubleshooting
If your animations don’t work as expected, make sure you have followed these steps correctly:
- Check that you have added the Anime JS library to your project’s Custom Code.
- Verify that you have specified the correct CSS selector in the `data-animation` attribute.
- Double-check your animation properties, durations, and easing functions for any typos or errors.
If you are still facing issues, refer to the Anime JS documentation for more detailed information and troubleshooting tips.
Conclusion
Anime JS is a fantastic tool for adding engaging animations to your Webflow projects. With its simple syntax and powerful features, you can bring life to your designs and captivate your website visitors.
Remember to experiment and explore all the possibilities Anime JS offers. Combine different properties, durations, and easing functions to create unique animations that suit your project’s needs.
Now it’s time for you to unleash your creativity and make your website stand out with Anime JS animations in Webflow!