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Create Your First Graphics

Quick Start: Create Your First Graphics

This guide walks you through the essential steps to create and save your first graphics in Tweenly.

Step 1: Open the Editor

Once you’ve logged in, Tweenly automatically directs you to the Editor, where you can create and animate graphics.

Step 2: Create Your First Graphic

  1. Add Objects to the Scene:

    • Click on the rectangle, text, or image buttons in the left sidebar to add these objects to your scene.
    • Once an object is added, use the canvas to position and resize it.

  2. Adjust Object Properties:

    • Select an object on the canvas.
    • In the right sidebar, adjust its properties such as color, size, and position.
    • For text objects, you can edit the font, size, and alignment.

  3. Preview Your Graphic:

    • Use the Preview button in the top bar to see how your graphic will look in real-time.

Step 3: Save Your Graphic

Saving your progress is essential, as Tweenly does not have an auto-save feature.

  1. Click the Save button in the top bar.
  2. A form will open. Fill in the following details:
    • Title: Name your graphic file.
    • Description: Optionally add a description.
    • Tags: Add relevant tags for easier searching in the Gallery.
    • Workspace: Choose the workspace where you want to store the file.
  3. Click Save to store the file in the Gallery.

For quick saves during your work, simply click the Save icon without changing the metadata.

After saving your file, you can access it in the Gallery. The Gallery is where all your graphic files are stored and organized.

  • Use the search bar to locate your graphic by title, description, or tags.
  • You can also filter by status (draft, final, published) or author.

In the Gallery, you can:

  • Open files to continue editing in the Editor.
  • Duplicate files to create new versions.
  • Publish graphics to the Store (for sharing or selling).
  • Export HTML to download your graphic for external use.

Step 5: Animate Your Graphic

Now that you’ve created a static graphic, let’s add some animation:

  1. Add Animations:

    • Select an object in the canvas.
    • In the right sidebar, click the Animations tab.
    • Choose an animation type (e.g., fade in, move, scale) and adjust the timing.

  2. Use the Timeline:

    • The timeline panel at the bottom of the Editor lets you control when and how long the animations play.
    • Drag objects along the timeline to set when their animation starts and ends.
    • Use the playhead to preview the animation.

  3. Preview Animation:

    • Click Preview in the top bar to see your animated graphic in action.

Step 6: Export Your Work

When you’re satisfied with your graphic and animations, you can export it for use outside of Tweenly.

  1. Open the More menu in the top bar.
  2. Click Export HTML.
  3. The file will be downloaded to your local disk, ready for integration into your broadcast system.

What’s Next?

You’ve now completed the basic steps to create, save, animate, and export a graphic in Tweenly! From here, you can:

  • Explore more advanced features in the Editor, like managing complex animations and working with layers.
  • Visit the Store to browse and purchase templates or publish your own graphics for others.
  • Learn about Workspaces to manage collaborative projects.