What are dotLottie State Machines?
dotLottie State Machines are a powerful feature that allows designers to build interactive animations that respond to user inputs, data, or specific triggers without writing any code. Visually map out how an animation behaves and transitions between different states—like hover effects, button clicks, or loading indicators using node-based animations.
How do state machines make animations interactive?
They break animations into different states and establish transitions that activate when specific triggers (like clicks, hovers, or data updates) occur. This creates a fluid, responsive experience where the animation changes its behavior based on user actions or other conditions.
How do state machines compare with traditional coded animations?
While traditional animations require manual coding for each interaction, state machines let you design interactivity visually. This reduces development overhead, making it easier to maintain and update animations and bridges the gap between designers and developers.
Is there a limit to the number of states or transitions I can have in a state machine?
There aren’t hard limits imposed by the system. However, for performance and maintainability, it’s a good practice to keep your state machine as streamlined as possible.
How do I integrate dotLottie State Machines into my web or iOS and Andriod application?
State machines are natively supported in the dotLottie file format and the official dotLottie SDKs on Web, iOS, and Android. You define the State Machine in the .lottie file (e.g., with dotlottie-js), and the dotLottie players run it without extra animation code needed. You can also manage your own events and input where needed, with your own code. If your site/app already uses the dotLottie player, update to the newest version, and it can now play state machines. If it uses a different Lottie player, switch to the dotLottie player to get State Machine support.