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generated_by: gdlink-build
generated_at: 2026-06-23T12:34:28Z
do_not_edit: true
title: Animation
brick_type: executor
tier: Basic
generated: true
---
# Animation
**Category:** Executor
**Tier:** Basic
## Purpose
Controls AnimationPlayer and AnimatedSprite2D animations including play, pause, stop, and blending.
## Visual Reference
```{raw} html
```
## When To Use
- Character animations (idle, walk, run, jump, attack)
- Mechanical objects (doors, gears, elevators)
- UI animations (menu transitions, button presses)
- Cutscene animations
- Enemy attack animations
- Environmental animations (water, fire, plants)
## Runtime Behavior
**Executes**: When activated, performs animation control operations
```{raw} html
Speed1.0
v
Blend (s)0.1
v
Loop
Reverse
Verbose
```
## Properties
| Property | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | option | Play | Animation control operation |
| Anim Name | string | | Name of animation to play (e.g. 'walk', 'idle', 'jump') |
| Speed | float | 1.0 | Playback speed multiplier (0.5 = half speed, 2.0 = double speed) |
| Blend (s) | float | 0.1 | Transition blend duration in seconds |
| Loop | bool | False | Loop animation indefinitely |
| Loop Mode | option | Normal | Normal: Loop from start. Ping-Pong: Play forward then backward |
| Reverse | bool | False | Start playing from the end (for reverse animations) |
| Verbose | bool | False | Log animation operation to console for debugging |
## Example Use Cases
**Character State Animations**:
```
Property(state, Equal, idle) -> AND -> Animation(name=idle, mode=Play, loop=true)
Property(state, Equal, walk) -> AND -> Animation(name=walk, mode=Play, loop=true, blend=0.2)
Property(state, Equal, run) -> AND -> Animation(name=run, mode=Play, loop=true, blend=0.2)
Property(state, Equal, jump) -> AND -> Animation(name=jump, mode=Play, loop=false)
```
**Door Opening**:
```
Collision(Player) -> AND -> Animation(name=door_open, mode=Play, speed=1.0)
Delay(180) -> AND -> Animation(name=door_open, mode=Play Backwards)
// Open door, wait 3 seconds, close door
```
**Attack Animation**:
> Sample inspector layout removed for compatibility.
**Speed Control**:
```
Property(stamina, Greater, 50) -> AND -> Animation(name=run, speed=1.5)
Property(stamina, Less, 50) -> AND -> Animation(name=run, speed=0.8)
// Faster animation when high stamina, slower when tired
```
