Next

Flag:	Next
File(s):	art(md).ini
Values:	Strings: Normal text. (Limited to: Animation ID)
Default:	none
Applicable to:	Animations

Specifies the next animation to be played when this animation has played through all of its frames and loops, if any.

Notes

Next replaces the current animation without actually creating a new instance of the animation object class. This means that some settings carry over to the subsequent animation, such as trajectory (or lack thereof). This in turn means that stationary animations (Bouncer=no) effectively cannot spawn animated debris, i.e. animations with MaxXYVel, MinZVel, and Bouncer=yes defined. Use Spawns or TrailerAnim for such purpose instead.

Special

• Setting an animation name that is the same as the main animation This will cause the animation to loop endlessly. (equivalent to LoopCount=-1).

Bugs/Side-Effects/Unexpected Limitations

• Animations specified in the Next section tend to be taller than normal even if you specify the same animation in another section, such as Anim,AnimList,TrailerAnim, etc.
  

• File:Next and Anim,AnimList,TrailerAnim.gif

  [cgmiamdy]
  ...
  Next=cgmiam03Rubble
  [cgmiam03Rubble]
  ...
  Surface=yes
  Layer=Underground
  Flat=yes
  Weapons
  ...
  Anim=cgmiam03Rubble
  Warhead
  ...
  AnimList=cgmiam03Rubble

See also

• ExpireAnim
• Spawns and SpawnCount
• TrailerAnim and TrailerSeperation