how can a make a sprite fade in and out?

[Aptivon]

hey, i'm currently trying to make my logo fade in for one second, stay for 1 second and then fade out for 1 second.
is there any way to do this?
ty

[Etredal]

you can use image_alpha

[2IndieDev.]

or just do it in the animation

[Aptivon]

Originally posted by Etredal:

you can use image_alpha

tried this, but it doesn't really work for some reason. ty tho

Originally posted by 2 Indie Dev.:

or just do it in the animation

think i'll do this. ty

[Diveyoc]

I'd recommend learning and experimenting with the code. There's probably a lot of similar stuff you'll want to do down the road.
You need to use draw_sprite_ext for your logo:
draw_sprite_ext( sprite, subimg, x, y, xscale, yscale, rot, colour, fade_alpha );

For the alpha, use a variable such as (fade_alpha) like I have inserted above.
Now, however you change the code for fade_alpha will change the alpha of your logo.

In the create event, set fade_alpha to zero so you can't see it..

Create Event:
fade_alpha = 0;

Step Event:

fade_alpha += 0.009;

if (fade_alpha >= 1)
{
fade_alpha -= 0.009;
}

This isn't the exact code you want, but hopefully you get the idea. You could get the accurate timing you want by using a variable for a timer or just use alarms. Personally I like to use a variable and create my own timers.

[Aptivon]

Originally posted by Diveyoc:

I'd recommend learning and experimenting with the code. There's probably a lot of similar stuff you'll want to do down the road.
You need to use draw_sprite_ext for your logo:
draw_sprite_ext( sprite, subimg, x, y, xscale, yscale, rot, colour, fade_alpha );

For the alpha, use a variable such as (fade_alpha) like I have inserted above.
Now, however you change the code for fade_alpha will change the alpha of your logo.

In the create event, set fade_alpha to zero so you can't see it..

Create Event:
fade_alpha = 0;

Step Event:

fade_alpha += 0.009;

if (fade_alpha >= 1)
{
fade_alpha -= 0.009;
}

This isn't the exact code you want, but hopefully you get the idea. You could get the accurate timing you want by using a variable for a timer or just use alarms. Personally I like to use a variable and create my own timers.

thank you. i'll try this :)