Animation Settings

Customize smooth transitions and visual effects for an enhanced toggle switch experience.

Overview

The SiticoneToggleSwitch supports animated transitions between ON and OFF states. These animations make state changes more visually appealing and improve user experience. Developers can configure animation speed, press effects, and ripple animations for a smoother UI interaction.

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1. Animation Speed Settings ⚡

Property	Type	Description
OnAnimationSpeed	int	Duration (ms) of the animation when turning ON.
OffAnimationSpeed	int	Duration (ms) of the animation when turning OFF.

Usage Example

myToggleSwitch.OnAnimationSpeed = 150;  // Fast ON transition
myToggleSwitch.OffAnimationSpeed = 250; // Slower OFF transition

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2. Ripple Animation Settings 🌊

Property	Type	Description
EnableRippleEffect	bool	Enables or disables the ripple effect on interaction.
RippleColor	Color	Defines the color of the ripple effect.
RippleExpansionRate	float	Controls how quickly the ripple expands outward.
RippleOpacityDecay	float	Determines how fast the ripple fades away.

Usage Example

myToggleSwitch.EnableRippleEffect = true;
myToggleSwitch.RippleColor = Color.FromArgb(150, Color.Blue);
myToggleSwitch.RippleExpansionRate = 2.5f;
myToggleSwitch.RippleOpacityDecay = 0.03f;

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3. Press Animation Settings 👇

Property	Type	Description
EnablePressAnimation	bool	Enables a slight press effect when clicking the switch.
PressAnimationTimer	Timer	Manages the press animation duration.

Usage Example

myToggleSwitch.EnablePressAnimation = true;

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4. When to Use These Features? ✅

Feature	Use Case
On/Off Animation Speed	Adjust for fast or smooth transitions based on UI needs.
Ripple Effect	Use for interactive and modern toggle switches.
Press Animation	Add for responsive, button-like interactions.

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5. Common Pitfalls & Design Considerations 🛑

Pitfall	Cause	Solution
Animations feel laggy	High OnAnimationSpeed or OffAnimationSpeed values	Use values between 100ms - 300ms for optimal performance.
Ripple effect not visible	EnableRippleEffect is false	Ensure EnableRippleEffect is enabled and RippleColor is set.
Press effect too subtle	Press duration too short	Adjust PressAnimationTimer for a more noticeable effect.

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6. Points Learned 🎯

Point	Description
Animations improve user experience.	Smooth transitions make toggling feel natural.
Ripple effects create modern UI interactions.	Useful in touch-friendly applications.
Configurable animation speeds allow flexibility.	Can be adjusted for different application styles.

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7. Review Checklist ✔️

Item	Check
Is the animation speed balanced for both ON and OFF states?	✅
Does the ripple effect appear correctly?	✅
Is the press animation noticeable when clicking?	✅

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8. Key Takeaways

Key Takeaway	Description
Animations make toggle transitions more appealing.	Improves user experience and engagement.
Ripple effects enhance interactive feedback.	Adds a modern feel to the UI.
Balanced animation speeds ensure smooth usability.	Avoids slow or abrupt transitions.

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9. Summary 📌

9.1 Feature Summary

Feature	Type	Description
OnAnimationSpeed	int	Speed of the ON transition.
OffAnimationSpeed	int	Speed of the OFF transition.
EnableRippleEffect	bool	Enables ripple effect.
RippleColor	Color	Color of the ripple animation.
EnablePressAnimation	bool	Enables a slight press effect.

9.2 Key Benefits

Benefit	Description
Improves user interaction with smooth animations.	Avoids static or abrupt state changes.
Customizable ripple and press animations.	Creates a responsive and modern toggle switch.
Adjustable animation speeds for different designs.	Ensures flexibility for different UI styles.