# Getting Started with Aninix: Using Animation Presets *Keywords: Aninix installation, animation presets, quick start, Figma plugin, export animation* This quick guide will show you how to create your first animation using Aninix's built-in presets. Perfect for beginners who want to get up and running fast! ## What You'll Create In just 6 simple steps, you'll learn to: - Install and set up Aninix - Apply animation presets to different layers - Export your animation as GIF and Lottie ## Step 1: Install the Aninix Plugin 1. Open Figma 2. Go to **Plugins** → **Manage plugins** OR press **Cmd + P** (Mac) / **Ctrl + P** (Windows) 3. Search for "Aninix"  4. Click **Install** and then **Run** ## Step 2: Select Your Layers Choose a Figma frame with multiple elements you want to animate. For this example, we'll use a design with: - Header text - Content items - Button element  Make sure your frame is selected before opening Aninix. ## Step 3: Create Your Project 1. With your frame selected, open the Aninix plugin 2. Click **Create New Project** 3. Your design will automatically import into Aninix  ## Step 4: Apply Presets to Different Layers Now comes the fun part! Aninix includes ready-made animation presets for different types of elements. ### Preset 1: Header Animation 1. Select your header element 2. Choose a preset from the animation library  ### Preset 2: Content Items 1. Select your content items/list elements 2. Apply a different preset for variety  ### Preset 3: Button Animation 1. Select your button or call-to-action element 2. Choose an interactive preset  Each preset automatically creates the keyframes and timing for you - no manual setup required! ## Step 5: Fit Project Duration After applying presets, adjust your animation timing: 1. Review the total animation duration in the timeline 2. Use the **Fit Project** option to optimize timing  This ensures all your preset animations work well together. ## Step 6: Export Your Animation ### Export as GIF Perfect for quick previews and sharing: 1. Click the **Export** button 2. Select **GIF** format  3. Choose your settings and export  Your GIF is ready to use!  ### Export as Lottie Great for web and app integration: 1. Select **Lottie** from export options  2. Preview your animation  3. Download your Lottie file  **Bonus Tip**: You can also preview your Lottie animations online at [https://app.aninix.com/lottie-preview](https://app.aninix.com/lottie-preview) to test how they'll look in web applications. ## Tips for Success - **Start Simple**: Use presets first, then customize later - **Preview Often**: Check your animation before exporting - **Mix Presets**: Combine different presets for varied effects - **Timing Matters**: Adjust duration to match your design's purpose ## What's Next? Now that you've mastered presets, try: - Customizing preset timing - Creating your own keyframes - Experimenting with different easing curves Presets are a great way to learn animation principles while creating professional results quickly! --- *Ready for more advanced techniques? Check out our guide on creating custom keyframe animations.*