Set default value for rotation, opacity, etc.

[taapo]

Is there a way to set a default value for the rotation of an element, before starting to animate it with the timeline?

 

For example:

 

When loading the document, set element to rotation 180, and opacity 0. Then start timeline with rotation to 0 and opacity to 1. Delay for 2 seconds. Fade out all elements. Start over again.

[Rodrigo]

Hi,

 

Sure you can use a TweenLite.set() or TweenMax.set() instance.

 

They are an abbreviated way of using a zero duration tween and the greatest thing is that you can also use them in timelines using the shorthand method set, like this:

//individual instances
TweenLite.set(element, {rotation:180, opacity:0});
TweenMax.set(element, {rotation:180, opacity:0});

//In a timeline
var tl = new TimelineMax();

tl
    .set(element, {rotation:180, opacity:0})
    .to(element, time, {rotation:0, opacity:1})
    .to(element, time, {opacity:0});

Although in the scenario you describe it'll be better a from instance, that can also be used with the shorthand method in a timeline:

var tl = new TimelineMax();

tl
    .from(element, time, {rotation:180, opacity:0})
    .to(element, time, {opacity:0});

This codes will produce the same results.

 

Best,

Rodrigo.