# Support **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/7.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Synfig files to Svg](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-files-to-svg/16027)
**Author:** [@Horson](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Horson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-files-to-svg/16027 "2024-12-12T17:24:42Z")
How do I convert my illustrations created in synfig into simple SVG files? --- ## [Compatibility with gaomon pd1161](https://forums.synfig.org/t/compatibility-with-gaomon-pd1161/15950)
**Author:** [@bafius](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bafius)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/compatibility-with-gaomon-pd1161/15950 "2024-12-02T16:57:27Z")
Hi, I have a Gaomon pd1161 graphics tablet. When starting Synfig, as soon as I touch the tablet pen near something on the tablet, the Synfig program closes immediately. Are there possible solutions to overcome this pro… --- ## [From inkscape to synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/from-inkscape-to-synfig/15985)
**Author:** [@papyrazzi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/papyrazzi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/from-inkscape-to-synfig/15985 "2024-11-22T09:57:05Z")
Hello, I created a svg file with Inkscape 1.4, then save as → synfig animation (\*.sif) Importing this file into synfig→ results in a warning message (it’s not a big deal, I don’t plan to downgrade in version!) “you are… --- ## [PhaserJS Integration examples?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/phaserjs-integration-examples/15480)
**Author:** [@jebarpg](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jebarpg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/phaserjs-integration-examples/15480 "2024-11-11T14:18:23Z")
Hi I am curious if there are any examples of using Synfig in a phaserjs project. I am looking to have skeletal animations to save on memory of loading entire sprite sheets. I have seen this youtube video using Synfig wit… --- ## [I'm trying to figure out how to make an animation](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-trying-to-figure-out-how-to-make-an-animation/15149)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-trying-to-figure-out-how-to-make-an-animation/15149 "2024-10-15T03:37:19Z")
Okay. I have a cat picture. I figured out how to get it on Synfig. I can turn it into a PNG from Canva. So I want to make one of the cats eyes wink. It has one eye open and one eye closed. Should I just cut out and… --- ## [How do i add frames? please help this thing is so hard](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-i-add-frames-please-help-this-thing-is-so-hard/11210)
**Author:** [@hentai](https://forums.synfig.org/u/hentai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-i-add-frames-please-help-this-thing-is-so-hard/11210 "2024-10-09T11:18:34Z")
how do i add frames? not keyframes frames to animate --- ## [Unable to render AVI but PNG output fine](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-render-avi-but-png-output-fine/15830)
**Author:** [@MrBouzouki](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MrBouzouki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-render-avi-but-png-output-fine/15830 "2024-10-05T16:30:16Z")
Hi, I revisited an old file to make a small tweak and re-render out as an AVI file. I’ve done this with no problems in the past. I did re-organise my PC file structure a while ago and reinstalled Synfig to a new locati… --- ## [I can not seem to get more frames than 119](https://forums.synfig.org/t/i-can-not-seem-to-get-more-frames-than-119/15829)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/i-can-not-seem-to-get-more-frames-than-119/15829 "2024-10-05T08:28:12Z")
I am so happy after fighting with lesson five for so long that I got my mushroom to go down and it did it beautifully. So I need more than 119 frames so I can make it go back up. --- ## [Rendering Layers](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-layers/15415)
**Author:** [@mmhofer](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mmhofer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-layers/15415 "2024-09-19T06:47:51Z")
One question: When I render an animation, I have the feeling that layers that are “off” (opacity equal to 0) are still present in the rendering process. If many such layers are rendered (without any influence), the pro… --- ## [Difficulty with Animating Multiple Layers in Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/difficulty-with-animating-multiple-layers-in-synfig/15411)
**Author:** [@goyedof755](https://forums.synfig.org/u/goyedof755)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/difficulty-with-animating-multiple-layers-in-synfig/15411 "2024-09-18T06:46:11Z")
Hey guys… :wave: I’m working on a project where I need to animate several layers simultaneously, each with its own set of keyframes and transformations. Here’s the setup: I have a character composed of different layers… --- ## [Let's talk Lipsync](https://forums.synfig.org/t/lets-talk-lipsync/15382)
**Author:** [@woody](https://forums.synfig.org/u/woody)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/lets-talk-lipsync/15382 "2024-09-16T05:32:14Z")
Rhubarb uses pretty much the same sinfig mechanism as Papa gallo, but it’s easier to just use it without worrying about typing because you can just go straight from wave files and forget the text baloney if you want to a… --- ## [Difficulty importing mp4 video into Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/difficulty-importing-mp4-video-into-synfig/15386)
**Author:** [@CASH8](https://forums.synfig.org/u/CASH8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/difficulty-importing-mp4-video-into-synfig/15386 "2024-09-08T02:22:31Z")
Hello! I’m trying to import an mp4 video into synfig so that I can trace over parts of it. I’m hoping that I can import a video such that each frame in the mp4 corresponds to a frame on the animation timeline. Currentl… --- ## [Papagayo lip sync - Download](https://forums.synfig.org/t/papagayo-lip-sync-download/15367)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/papagayo-lip-sync-download/15367 "2024-09-05T11:46:48Z")
I saw on YouTube that you can use Papagao program to make your lip sync. I found the program on https://morevnaproject.org/ but it said I have to pay in Euros. I live in America I don’t have Euros. Is there another pl… --- ## [Missing Skeleton tool (v1.4.5)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/missing-skeleton-tool-v1-4-5/15366)
**Author:** [@TimM](https://forums.synfig.org/u/TimM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/missing-skeleton-tool-v1-4-5/15366 "2024-08-30T20:47:06Z")
Is anyone able to help me? I have installed Synfig 1.4.5 on a windows 10 laptop. Everything seems to be ok except that I can’t find the Skeleton tool. It simply is not there. Any suggestions? --- ## [How could I 'anchor' a bone?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-could-i-anchor-a-bone/15336)
**Author:** [@Toasty](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Toasty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-could-i-anchor-a-bone/15336 "2024-08-30T01:48:56Z")
I would like to know if there is a way to ‘anchor’ bones, for example if I wanted only a knee to move and the foot, the child bone, to stay still. How could I achieve this? --- ## [Accessing files on external drives on Mac (MacOS Permissions)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/accessing-files-on-external-drives-on-mac-macos-permissions/15320)
**Author:** [@beemerbiker](https://forums.synfig.org/u/beemerbiker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/accessing-files-on-external-drives-on-mac-macos-permissions/15320 "2024-08-26T14:06:26Z")
The Open command in Synfig on my Mac M1 only allows me to see folders and files on my main HDD. How can I set things so it can also see external drives, so I can save and open files from there? --- ## [Gradient created in Synfig blinking in animations](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gradient-created-in-synfig-blinking-in-animations/14708)
**Author:** [@Arthur](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Arthur)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gradient-created-in-synfig-blinking-in-animations/14708 "2024-08-24T11:57:35Z")
I created my first cartoon using Synfig: I liked the program but it has some problems with the colors. They blink in some scenes. Example in this video at 1:25 the sky, next to the grass, is flashing colo… --- ## [How to get started making plugins?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-get-started-making-plugins/15332)
**Author:** [@Ellilidot](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ellilidot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-get-started-making-plugins/15332 "2024-08-23T12:42:17Z")
I’m working on a system so that I can move an object’s position over a sphere using two sliders. I’m getting close to making it work, but the process is tedious and for my purposes I’d have to do it over and over again f… --- ## [Importing Animated Bones Into Video game engines](https://forums.synfig.org/t/importing-animated-bones-into-video-game-engines/15324)
**Author:** [@mikedean](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mikedean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/importing-animated-bones-into-video-game-engines/15324 "2024-08-21T18:54:01Z")
Hello. I am beginning to learn how to game development games as a hobby. I saw a program called Spine where you animate a vector drawing, animate it than import it into a game engine such as Construct 3, Godot, Unity, e… --- ## [Green rectangle in Timeline (pre-rendered frame indicator)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/green-rectangle-in-timeline-pre-rendered-frame-indicator/15313)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/green-rectangle-in-timeline-pre-rendered-frame-indicator/15313 "2024-08-19T09:51:21Z")
I keep getting a little green rectangle right at the beginning. Is this new to the new version? I thought it was supposed to have a reddish triangle. Are there new tutorials that work with the new version of synfig. … --- ## [Export to project library](https://forums.synfig.org/t/export-to-project-library/15318)
**Author:** [@herbiekun](https://forums.synfig.org/u/herbiekun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/export-to-project-library/15318 "2024-08-18T16:34:54Z")
I was experimenting with importing sifz files to synfig and then exporting to project library.the method i used is this. 1 Import sifz file. imported file will have path to imported file as its name. 2 In layer browser… --- ## [I'm new with synfig and having problems with lesson 4](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-new-with-synfig-and-having-problems-with-lesson-4/14754)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-new-with-synfig-and-having-problems-with-lesson-4/14754 "2024-08-16T03:01:17Z")
I got everything okay until it came time to move the center of the arm so it would move in the socket. I did the control and click the orange dot but it just doesn’t stay like in the video. Did something change? What … --- ## [How many sides of a character do I need](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-many-sides-of-a-character-do-i-need/15267)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-many-sides-of-a-character-do-i-need/15267 "2024-08-15T17:33:25Z")
Do I need to draw the front, back , side and 3/4 of the character I want to animate? --- ## [I would know Brushes the right way](https://forums.synfig.org/t/i-would-know-brushes-the-right-way/15300)
**Author:** [@Horson](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Horson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/i-would-know-brushes-the-right-way/15300 "2024-08-15T03:43:21Z")
I can use brushes with the duplicate tool, but I would like to know how to make one end thinner than the other. Someone help me? --- ## [File not opening again](https://forums.synfig.org/t/file-not-opening-again/15295)
**Author:** [@Tanishk\_anjana](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Tanishk_anjana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/file-not-opening-again/15295 "2024-08-10T06:05:13Z")
@rodolforg @BobSynfig help I can´t open my file , getting the attached error message. The problem occured for the first time - after I accidently sorted my layers (and I don´t know if there is a relation), resorted it, … --- ## [Synfig is laging while animation](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-is-laging-while-animation/15290)
**Author:** [@Tanishk\_anjana](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Tanishk_anjana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-is-laging-while-animation/15290 "2024-08-09T10:23:44Z")
Preformatted textshare (file://TANISHK/Users/Tanishk-systuum/Downloads/share) hy everyone from two days i having issue with the animation whenever i animate my character synfig studio is laging pls help me in this a… --- ## [Where is "Change Your View" in "Select File" so I can set it to large tile?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/where-is-change-your-view-in-select-file-so-i-can-set-it-to-large-tile/15293)
**Author:** [@dazedangels](https://forums.synfig.org/u/dazedangels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/where-is-change-your-view-in-select-file-so-i-can-set-it-to-large-tile/15293 "2024-08-08T21:38:21Z")
Where is “Change Your View” in “Select File” so I can set it to large tile? It’s incredibly annoying - especially in art software, but I can’t seem to find a drop down to change the view when selecting files - all it sh… --- ## [How do you get sprites to edit in real time?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-get-sprites-to-edit-in-real-time/15292)
**Author:** [@dazedangels](https://forums.synfig.org/u/dazedangels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-get-sprites-to-edit-in-real-time/15292 "2024-08-08T21:21:13Z")
There’s this weird delay from when you move a sprite to when it appears where you put it. Same issue happens when the sprite is enlarged or shrunk. Please how do I correct this issue Thank you. --- ## [Random object copies using duplicate layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/random-object-copies-using-duplicate-layer/15278)
**Author:** [@vinay1999](https://forums.synfig.org/u/vinay1999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/random-object-copies-using-duplicate-layer/15278 "2024-08-01T05:09:48Z")
I have worked on linear and circular arrays. I want to know if a random distribution of objects can be made by using duplicate layer --- ## [Any tips about modelling?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/any-tips-about-modelling/15247)
**Author:** [@Majkel](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Majkel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/any-tips-about-modelling/15247 "2024-07-27T15:08:50Z")
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