how do I build a timeline?

To build a timeline in Reality Composer Pro, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a Timeline:

   • Open Reality Composer Pro and navigate to the bottom panel where you will find a tab called "timelines".
   • Click on the "create timeline" button to create a new timeline.
   • You can rename your timeline by selecting it, double-tapping, and typing the new name.

2. Add Actions to the Timeline:

   • On the left panel, you will see a list of all your available timelines.
   • The center panel is your main timeline editor where you can configure and sequence actions.
   • On the right panel, you will find a list of pre-built actions that you can drag and drop onto your timeline.
   • For example, to make a robot spin, drag the "spin" action onto your timeline and configure it by selecting the target entity (e.g., the robot).

3. Sequence Multiple Actions:

   • You can drag actions from one track to another to sequence multiple actions to run simultaneously.
   • For instance, you can create another timeline to coordinate a walk animation and audio. Add an animation library component and an audio library component to store and associate animations and audio with an entity.

4. Preview and Adjust:

   • Use the play button to preview your timeline and make adjustments as needed.
   • You can nest timelines by right-clicking on a timeline and selecting the "insert into timeline" option. This allows you to have a timeline playing inside another timeline.

5. Initiate the Timeline:

   • Add a behaviors component to the entity you want to trigger the timeline.
   • Set up a trigger, such as a tap gesture, to initiate the timeline. Select the entity (e.g., a plant), add a behaviors component, and choose the tap trigger.

For a detailed walkthrough, you can refer to the session Compose interactive 3D content in Reality Composer Pro starting at 02:54.

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