Here's how you duplicate a keyframe in Synfig Studio, based on the provided information:
Duplicating a keyframe in Synfig allows you to quickly copy an existing pose or state of your animation elements to a new point in your timeline. This is useful for holding a pose or repeating actions without having to recreate the keyframe from scratch.
The process involves selecting the keyframe you want to copy and then choosing the location where you want the duplicate to appear.
Here are the steps:
- Position the Time Cursor: Navigate to the frame number where you want the duplicate keyframe to be placed. You can do this by dragging the Time Cursor (the vertical line) in the timeline or by entering the frame number directly.
- Select the Source Keyframe: Go to the Keyframes Panel and select the keyframe you wish to duplicate. This is the keyframe whose settings you want to copy.
- Duplicate: With the Time Cursor at the desired destination frame and the source keyframe selected, press the “Duplicate keyframe” button. This button is typically found within the Keyframes Panel interface.
Following these steps, you'll obtain a copy of the selected keyframe at the Time Cursor's current position.
Example based on the reference:
Imagine you have keyframes at frame 2 (e.g., an eye open) and frame 4 (e.g., the eye closed). If you want the eye to remain open for a few more frames before closing, you could duplicate the keyframe from frame 2:
| Step | Action | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Position Cursor | Move Time Cursor to, say, frame 5. | Cursor is now at frame 5. |
| 2. Select Keyframe | Select the keyframe at frame 2 (eye open). | The keyframe at frame 2 is highlighted. |
| 3. Duplicate | Press the "Duplicate keyframe" button. | A copy of the frame 2 keyframe is created at frame 5. |
Now, the "eye open" state exists at both frame 2 and frame 5, creating a hold in the animation.
This method simplifies the animation process by allowing you to reuse existing key poses efficiently.
