What should I do in Webflow to make an SVG animation start only when it scrolls into view?

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September 22, 2023

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To make an SVG animation start only when it scrolls into view in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Create the SVG animation: Begin by designing and animating the SVG element using an external graphic editor or an online SVG animation tool. Make sure the animation is set to the desired starting position.
Import the SVG animation into Webflow: In your Webflow project, go to the Assets panel and click the "Upload" button to import the SVG file.
Add an HTML embed element: Open the page where you want the SVG animation to be displayed. Drag an HTML embed element from the Add panel onto your page and position it where you want the animation to appear.
Insert the SVG code: Double-click the HTML embed element to open the code editor. Paste the SVG code you imported in step 2 into the code editor.
Add a trigger class to the HTML embed element: Give the HTML embed element a unique class name, such as "animated-svg". This will help you target the element with custom code.
Configure the animation for scroll interaction: Open the "Interactions" panel and create a new scroll interaction. Set the trigger to "While scrolling in view" and choose the animated-svg element as the element to animate.
Animate the SVG element: Configure the desired animation properties, such as opacity, transform, or any other animations you want to apply to the SVG element as it scrolls into view. Test the animation to ensure it starts and stops as expected.
Adjust the animation start position (if needed): If the SVG animation doesn't start at the desired position, you can fine-tune it using the interaction settings. For example, you can adjust the delay or use animations triggered by scrolling interaction to start the animation at the right moment.
Preview and optimize: Preview the website to ensure the SVG animation starts only when it scrolls into view. Optimize the animation, file size, and performance by using SVG compression tools or optimizing the SVG code manually to reduce unnecessary code.

Using these steps, you can make an SVG animation start only when it scrolls into view in Webflow, creating a more engaging and interactive user experience.

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