How to Use Smart Animate for Smooth Transitions

Create two frames with similar layer structures. Smart Animate works by detecting layers with the SAME name in both frames and animating the differences.

Name your layers identically in both frames. For example, if you have a circle named 'Button' in Frame 1, name the corresponding circle 'Button' in Frame 2. Case-sensitive matching matters!

Change properties between frames: Move the layer to a new position, resize it, change its color, adjust opacity, or rotate it. Smart Animate will interpolate these changes.

In Prototype mode, connect Frame 1 to Frame 2. Set the trigger (On Tap, After Delay, etc.). For the animation type, select 'Smart Animate' from the dropdown.

Set the easing: Choose 'Ease Out' for natural deceleration (best for most UI), 'Ease In' for acceleration, 'Linear' for constant speed, or 'Custom' for bezier curve control.

Adjust duration: 200-400ms is ideal for UI micro-interactions. 600-1000ms works for larger transitions. Too fast feels jarring, too slow feels sluggish.

Test and refine: Present the prototype and watch the animation. If it doesn't animate smoothly, check that layer names match exactly and that you're not changing too many properties at once.