Hey Aseprite community! ^^/
Inspired by a question from user Gizmo199 in the Discord channel, I’ve been experimenting and found a workaround that lets you draw while your animation “is playing” in Aseprite, much like the feature in GameMaker.
Demonstration Videos:
How it works in GameMaker:
How it works in Aseprite:
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this.
Prerequisites:
- Aseprite software installed (Note: This process also works seamlessly with LibreSprite).
- Autohotkey: You can download it from here https://www.autohotkey.com/ . (I used v1.1, which is now deprecated, but you can have both versions installed if needed).
- Basic knowledge of modifying shortcuts in Aseprite (or LibreSprite).
Steps:
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Install Autohotkey:
Download from the provided link above and install. -
Modify Aseprite Shortcut:
Change the shortcut for “Go to next frame” in Aseprite to the “s” key.
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Download & Use the AHK Script:
- Download the provided .ahk script.
- It’s just plain text, so feel free to open it with any text editor like Notepad++ to inspect its content.
- Double-click on the script to run it.
- Enter the millisecond delay you want for each frame.
- Now, you can open Aseprite and start drawing while the animation “plays”!
Note: This method has a few issues. Sometimes, it might not detect when you release the mouse button. But it’s a fun workaround until we get an official feature (or script).
I’d love to hear your feeback, so please share your experiences and suggestions to refine this method further!
Happy animating! 