How can you change the values of specific parts of a Webflow animation based on a runtime variable in Webflow.js?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To change the values of specific parts of a Webflow animation based on a runtime variable in Webflow.js, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a new custom animation using the Webflow Animator. Make sure to give it a unique name.
  2. Identify the specific part of the animation that you want to change based on the runtime variable. This could be the position, opacity, scale, rotation, or any other property.
  3. In your HTML markup, add the data-w-id attribute to the element that contains the animation you want to modify.
  4. In your JavaScript code, access the specific animation using the Webflow.require('ix2').AnimationManager.getByName() method, passing in the unique name of the animation.
  5. Use the Animation.set() method to change the value of the specific animation property. Pass in the property name as the first argument and the new value as the second argument.
  6. To bring the changes to life, trigger the animation using the play() method of the animation instance.

Here's an example of how you can change the opacity of an element based on a runtime variable:

// Access the animation by its unique namevar animation = Webflow.require('ix2').AnimationManager.getByName('your-animation-name');// Change the opacity property based on the runtime variableanimation.set('opacity', yourVariable);// Trigger the animationanimation.play();

This will dynamically update the opacity of the specified element within the Webflow animation based on the value of yourVariable.

By following these steps, you can change the values of specific parts of a Webflow animation based on a runtime variable using Webflow.js and create more dynamic and interactive experiences for your website users.

Additional Resources:

Here are three additional questions related to changing Webflow animation values based on runtime variables:

  1. How do I access multiple animations in Webflow.js to change their properties based on a runtime variable?
  2. Can I change the values of multiple properties in a Webflow animation using Webflow.js and a runtime variable?
  3. Is it possible to change the timing or duration of a Webflow animation based on a runtime variable using Webflow.js?