## Creating and Editing layer animations

Note: This step applies to layers in highlights, backgrounds, and Navi Pane in the phone's screen.

- In the Editor, right-click a component you want to animate and select Edit/Animate selected elements.The Animation editor opens.
- Add a layer to the component by right-clicking the first layer and selecting Add layer.A new layer is created.

Note:You can add a background by selecting Add Background.
Note:You can toggle between views of layers displayed in the Preview section by marking and unmarking the layer checkboxes.
Add an effect to the second layer:

- Right-click the layer.
- Select Add effect and an effect.

Set and animate parameters for the second layer:

- Right-click the layer and select Parameters.
- Change the parameters of the effect.
- Mark the checkbox next to Animate.

Create control points for the effect:

- Right-click the effect and select Create Control Point.
- Set a time for the control point.
- In the Animated context area, set the parameter intensity at that control point by using a slider.
- Repeat steps a-c to create as many control points as you need.

Note: Control points define the values of effect parameters on a specific moment in the timeline.
Note: Review the animation by clicking the green play button.