Animation (JavaFX 2.2)

java.lang.Object
- javafx.animation.Animation

Direct Known Subclasses:

Timeline, Transition
```
public abstract class Animation
extends java.lang.Object
```
The class Animation provides the core functionality of all animations used in the JavaFX runtime.
An animation can run in a loop by setting cycleCount. To make an animation run back and forth while looping, set the autoReverse -flag.
Call play() or playFromStart() to play an Animation . The Animation progresses in the direction and speed specified by rate, and stops when its duration is elapsed. An Animation with indefinite duration (a cycleCount of INDEFINITE) runs repeatedly until the stop() method is explicitly called, which will stop the running Animation and reset its play head to the initial position.
An Animation can be paused by calling pause(), and the next play() call will resume the Animation from where it was paused.
An Animation's play head can be randomly positioned, whether it is running or not. If the Animation is running, the play head jumps to the specified position immediately and continues playing from new position. If the Animation is not running, the next play() will start the Animation from the specified position.
Inverting the value of rate toggles the play direction.

See Also:
Timeline, Transition

Property Summary

Properties
Type	Property and Description
`BooleanProperty`	`autoReverse` Defines whether this `Animation` reverses direction on alternating cycles.
`ReadOnlyDoubleProperty`	`currentRate` Read-only variable to indicate current direction/speed at which the `Animation` is being played.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`currentTime` Defines the `Animation`'s play head position.
`IntegerProperty`	`cycleCount` Defines the number of cycles in this animation.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`cycleDuration` Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this `Animation`: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the `KeyFrame` with the largest time (at the default `rate` of 1.0).
`ObjectProperty<Duration>`	`delay` Delays the start of an animation.
`ObjectProperty<EventHandler<ActionEvent>>`	`onFinished` The action to be executed at the conclusion of this `Animation`.
`DoubleProperty`	`rate` Defines the direction/speed at which the `Animation` is expected to be played.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Animation.Status>`	`status` The status of the `Animation`.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`totalDuration` Read-only variable to indicate the total duration of this `Animation`, including repeats.

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes
Modifier and Type Class and Description

static class Animation.Status
The possible states for status.

Nested Classes
Modifier and Type	Class and Description
`static class`	`Animation.Status` The possible states for `status`.

Field Summary

Fields
Modifier and Type Field and Description

static int INDEFINITE
Used to specify an animation that repeats indefinitely, until the stop() method is called.

Fields
Modifier and Type	Field and Description
`static int`	`INDEFINITE` Used to specify an animation that repeats indefinitely, until the `stop()` method is called.

Constructor Summary

Constructors
Modifier Constructor and Description

protected Animation()
The constructor of Animation.

protected Animation(double targetFramerate)
The constructor of Animation.

Constructors
Modifier	Constructor and Description
`protected`	`Animation()` The constructor of `Animation`.
`protected`	`Animation(double targetFramerate)` The constructor of `Animation`.

Method Summary

Methods
Modifier and Type	Method and Description
`BooleanProperty`	`autoReverseProperty()` Defines whether this `Animation` reverses direction on alternating cycles.
`ReadOnlyDoubleProperty`	`currentRateProperty()` Read-only variable to indicate current direction/speed at which the `Animation` is being played.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`currentTimeProperty()` Defines the `Animation`'s play head position.
`IntegerProperty`	`cycleCountProperty()` Defines the number of cycles in this animation.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`cycleDurationProperty()` Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this `Animation`: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the `KeyFrame` with the largest time (at the default `rate` of 1.0).
`ObjectProperty<Duration>`	`delayProperty()` Delays the start of an animation.
`ObservableMap<java.lang.String,Duration>`	`getCuePoints()` The cue points can be used to mark important positions of the `Animation`.
`double`	`getCurrentRate()` Gets the value of the property currentRate.
`Duration`	`getCurrentTime()` Gets the value of the property currentTime.
`int`	`getCycleCount()` Gets the value of the property cycleCount.
`Duration`	`getCycleDuration()` Gets the value of the property cycleDuration.
`Duration`	`getDelay()` Gets the value of the property delay.
`EventHandler<ActionEvent>`	`getOnFinished()` Gets the value of the property onFinished.
`double`	`getRate()` Gets the value of the property rate.
`Animation.Status`	`getStatus()` Gets the value of the property status.
`double`	`getTargetFramerate()` The target framerate is the maximum framerate at which this `Animation` will run, in frames per second.
`Duration`	`getTotalDuration()` Gets the value of the property totalDuration.
`boolean`	`isAutoReverse()` Gets the value of the property autoReverse.
`void`	`jumpTo(Duration time)` Jumps to a given position in this `Animation`.
`void`	`jumpTo(java.lang.String cuePoint)` Jumps to a predefined position in this `Animation`.
`ObjectProperty<EventHandler<ActionEvent>>`	`onFinishedProperty()` The action to be executed at the conclusion of this `Animation`.
`void`	`pause()` Pauses the animation.
`void`	`play()` Plays `Animation` from current position in the direction indicated by `rate`.
`void`	`playFrom(Duration time)` A convenience method to play this `Animation` from a specific position.
`void`	`playFrom(java.lang.String cuePoint)` A convenience method to play this `Animation` from a predefined position.
`void`	`playFromStart()` Plays an `Animation` from initial position in forward direction.
`DoubleProperty`	`rateProperty()` Defines the direction/speed at which the `Animation` is expected to be played.
`void`	`setAutoReverse(boolean value)` Sets the value of the property autoReverse.
`void`	`setCycleCount(int value)` Sets the value of the property cycleCount.
`protected void`	`setCycleDuration(Duration value)` Sets the value of the property cycleDuration.
`void`	`setDelay(Duration value)` Sets the value of the property delay.
`void`	`setOnFinished(EventHandler<ActionEvent> value)` Sets the value of the property onFinished.
`void`	`setRate(double value)` Sets the value of the property rate.
`protected void`	`setStatus(Animation.Status value)` Sets the value of the property status.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Animation.Status>`	`statusProperty()` The status of the `Animation`.
`void`	`stop()` Stops the animation and resets the play head to its initial position.
`ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration>`	`totalDurationProperty()` Read-only variable to indicate the total duration of this `Animation`, including repeats.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

- Property Detail
  - rate
```
public final DoubleProperty rateProperty
```
    Defines the direction/speed at which the Animation is expected to be played.
    The absolute value of rate indicates the speed which the Animation is to be played, while the sign of rate indicates the direction. A positive value of rate indicates forward play, a negative value indicates backward play and 0.0 to stop a running Animation.
    Rate 1.0 is normal play, 2.0 is 2 time normal, -1.0 is backwards, etc...
    Inverting the rate of a running Animation will cause the Animation to reverse direction in place and play back over the portion of the Animation that has already elapsed.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
    
    See Also:
    getRate(), setRate(double)
  - currentRate
```
public final ReadOnlyDoubleProperty currentRateProperty
```
    Read-only variable to indicate current direction/speed at which the Animation is being played.
    currentRate is not necessary equal to rate. currentRate is set to 0.0 when animation is paused or stopped. currentRate may also point to different direction during reverse cycles when autoReverse is true
    
    Default value:
    
    0.0
    
    See Also:
    getCurrentRate()
  - cycleDuration
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> cycleDurationProperty
```
    Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this Animation: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the KeyFrame with the largest time (at the default rate of 1.0).
    This is set to the largest time value of its keyFrames.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getCycleDuration(), setCycleDuration(Duration)
  - totalDuration
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> totalDurationProperty
```
    Read-only variable to indicate the total duration of this Animation, including repeats. A Animation with a cycleCount of Animation.INDEFINITE will have a totalDuration of Duration.INDEFINITE.
    This is set to cycleDuration * cycleCount.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getTotalDuration()
  - currentTime
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> currentTimeProperty
```
    Defines the Animation's play head position.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getCurrentTime()
  - delay
```
public final ObjectProperty<Duration> delayProperty
```
    Delays the start of an animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getDelay(), setDelay(Duration)
  - cycleCount
```
public final IntegerProperty cycleCountProperty
```
    Defines the number of cycles in this animation. The cycleCount may be INDEFINITE for animations that repeat indefinitely, but must otherwise be > 0.
    It is not possible to change the cycleCount of a running Animation. If the value of cycleCount is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
    
    See Also:
    getCycleCount(), setCycleCount(int)
  - autoReverse
```
public final BooleanProperty autoReverseProperty
```
    Defines whether this Animation reverses direction on alternating cycles. If true, the Animation will proceed forward on the first cycle, then reverses on the second cycle, and so on. Otherwise, animation will loop such that each cycle proceeds forward from the start. It is not possible to change the autoReverse flag of a running Animation. If the value of autoReverse is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    false
    
    See Also:
    isAutoReverse(), setAutoReverse(boolean)
  - status
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Animation.Status> statusProperty
```
    The status of the Animation. In Animation can be in one of three states: Animation.Status.STOPPED, Animation.Status.PAUSED or Animation.Status.RUNNING.
    
    See Also:
    getStatus(), setStatus(Status)
  - onFinished
```
public final ObjectProperty<EventHandler<ActionEvent>> onFinishedProperty
```
    The action to be executed at the conclusion of this Animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    null
    
    See Also:
    getOnFinished(), setOnFinished(EventHandler)
- Field Detail
  - INDEFINITE
```
public static final int INDEFINITE
```
    Used to specify an animation that repeats indefinitely, until the stop() method is called.
    
    See Also:
    Constant Field Values
- Constructor Detail
  - Animation
```
protected Animation(double targetFramerate)
```
    The constructor of Animation. This constructor allows to define a target framerate.
    
    Parameters:
    targetFramerate - The custom target frame rate for this Animation
    See Also:
    getTargetFramerate()
  - Animation
```
protected Animation()
```
    The constructor of Animation.
- Method Detail
  - setRate
```
public final void setRate(double value)
```
    Sets the value of the property rate.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines the direction/speed at which the Animation is expected to be played.
    The absolute value of rate indicates the speed which the Animation is to be played, while the sign of rate indicates the direction. A positive value of rate indicates forward play, a negative value indicates backward play and 0.0 to stop a running Animation.
    Rate 1.0 is normal play, 2.0 is 2 time normal, -1.0 is backwards, etc...
    Inverting the rate of a running Animation will cause the Animation to reverse direction in place and play back over the portion of the Animation that has already elapsed.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
  - getRate
```
public final double getRate()
```
    Gets the value of the property rate.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines the direction/speed at which the Animation is expected to be played.
    The absolute value of rate indicates the speed which the Animation is to be played, while the sign of rate indicates the direction. A positive value of rate indicates forward play, a negative value indicates backward play and 0.0 to stop a running Animation.
    Rate 1.0 is normal play, 2.0 is 2 time normal, -1.0 is backwards, etc...
    Inverting the rate of a running Animation will cause the Animation to reverse direction in place and play back over the portion of the Animation that has already elapsed.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
  - rateProperty
```
public final DoubleProperty rateProperty()
```
    Defines the direction/speed at which the Animation is expected to be played.
    The absolute value of rate indicates the speed which the Animation is to be played, while the sign of rate indicates the direction. A positive value of rate indicates forward play, a negative value indicates backward play and 0.0 to stop a running Animation.
    Rate 1.0 is normal play, 2.0 is 2 time normal, -1.0 is backwards, etc...
    Inverting the rate of a running Animation will cause the Animation to reverse direction in place and play back over the portion of the Animation that has already elapsed.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
    
    See Also:
    getRate(), setRate(double)
  - getCurrentRate
```
public final double getCurrentRate()
```
    Gets the value of the property currentRate.
    
    Property description:
    
    Read-only variable to indicate current direction/speed at which the Animation is being played.
    currentRate is not necessary equal to rate. currentRate is set to 0.0 when animation is paused or stopped. currentRate may also point to different direction during reverse cycles when autoReverse is true
    
    Default value:
    
    0.0
  - currentRateProperty
```
public final ReadOnlyDoubleProperty currentRateProperty()
```
    Read-only variable to indicate current direction/speed at which the Animation is being played.
    currentRate is not necessary equal to rate. currentRate is set to 0.0 when animation is paused or stopped. currentRate may also point to different direction during reverse cycles when autoReverse is true
    
    Default value:
    
    0.0
    
    See Also:
    getCurrentRate()
  - setCycleDuration
```
protected final void setCycleDuration(Duration value)
```
    Sets the value of the property cycleDuration.
    
    Property description:
    
    Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this Animation: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the KeyFrame with the largest time (at the default rate of 1.0).
    This is set to the largest time value of its keyFrames.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - getCycleDuration
```
public final Duration getCycleDuration()
```
    Gets the value of the property cycleDuration.
    
    Property description:
    
    Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this Animation: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the KeyFrame with the largest time (at the default rate of 1.0).
    This is set to the largest time value of its keyFrames.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - cycleDurationProperty
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> cycleDurationProperty()
```
    Read-only variable to indicate the duration of one cycle of this Animation: the time it takes to play from time 0 to the KeyFrame with the largest time (at the default rate of 1.0).
    This is set to the largest time value of its keyFrames.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getCycleDuration(), setCycleDuration(Duration)
  - getTotalDuration
```
public final Duration getTotalDuration()
```
    Gets the value of the property totalDuration.
    
    Property description:
    
    Read-only variable to indicate the total duration of this Animation, including repeats. A Animation with a cycleCount of Animation.INDEFINITE will have a totalDuration of Duration.INDEFINITE.
    This is set to cycleDuration * cycleCount.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - totalDurationProperty
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> totalDurationProperty()
```
    Read-only variable to indicate the total duration of this Animation, including repeats. A Animation with a cycleCount of Animation.INDEFINITE will have a totalDuration of Duration.INDEFINITE.
    This is set to cycleDuration * cycleCount.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getTotalDuration()
  - getCurrentTime
```
public final Duration getCurrentTime()
```
    Gets the value of the property currentTime.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines the Animation's play head position.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - currentTimeProperty
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Duration> currentTimeProperty()
```
    Defines the Animation's play head position.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getCurrentTime()
  - setDelay
```
public final void setDelay(Duration value)
```
    Sets the value of the property delay.
    
    Property description:
    
    Delays the start of an animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - getDelay
```
public final Duration getDelay()
```
    Gets the value of the property delay.
    
    Property description:
    
    Delays the start of an animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
  - delayProperty
```
public final ObjectProperty<Duration> delayProperty()
```
    Delays the start of an animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    0ms
    
    See Also:
    getDelay(), setDelay(Duration)
  - setCycleCount
```
public final void setCycleCount(int value)
```
    Sets the value of the property cycleCount.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines the number of cycles in this animation. The cycleCount may be INDEFINITE for animations that repeat indefinitely, but must otherwise be > 0.
    It is not possible to change the cycleCount of a running Animation. If the value of cycleCount is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
  - getCycleCount
```
public final int getCycleCount()
```
    Gets the value of the property cycleCount.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines the number of cycles in this animation. The cycleCount may be INDEFINITE for animations that repeat indefinitely, but must otherwise be > 0.
    It is not possible to change the cycleCount of a running Animation. If the value of cycleCount is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
  - cycleCountProperty
```
public final IntegerProperty cycleCountProperty()
```
    Defines the number of cycles in this animation. The cycleCount may be INDEFINITE for animations that repeat indefinitely, but must otherwise be > 0.
    It is not possible to change the cycleCount of a running Animation. If the value of cycleCount is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    1.0
    
    See Also:
    getCycleCount(), setCycleCount(int)
  - setAutoReverse
```
public final void setAutoReverse(boolean value)
```
    Sets the value of the property autoReverse.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines whether this Animation reverses direction on alternating cycles. If true, the Animation will proceed forward on the first cycle, then reverses on the second cycle, and so on. Otherwise, animation will loop such that each cycle proceeds forward from the start. It is not possible to change the autoReverse flag of a running Animation. If the value of autoReverse is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    false
  - isAutoReverse
```
public final boolean isAutoReverse()
```
    Gets the value of the property autoReverse.
    
    Property description:
    
    Defines whether this Animation reverses direction on alternating cycles. If true, the Animation will proceed forward on the first cycle, then reverses on the second cycle, and so on. Otherwise, animation will loop such that each cycle proceeds forward from the start. It is not possible to change the autoReverse flag of a running Animation. If the value of autoReverse is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    false
  - autoReverseProperty
```
public final BooleanProperty autoReverseProperty()
```
    Defines whether this Animation reverses direction on alternating cycles. If true, the Animation will proceed forward on the first cycle, then reverses on the second cycle, and so on. Otherwise, animation will loop such that each cycle proceeds forward from the start. It is not possible to change the autoReverse flag of a running Animation. If the value of autoReverse is changed for a running Animation, the animation has to be stopped and started again to pick up the new value.
    
    Default value:
    
    false
    
    See Also:
    isAutoReverse(), setAutoReverse(boolean)
  - setStatus
```
protected final void setStatus(Animation.Status value)
```
    Sets the value of the property status.
    
    Property description:
    
    The status of the Animation. In Animation can be in one of three states: Animation.Status.STOPPED, Animation.Status.PAUSED or Animation.Status.RUNNING.
  - getStatus
```
public final Animation.Status getStatus()
```
    Gets the value of the property status.
    
    Property description:
    
    The status of the Animation. In Animation can be in one of three states: Animation.Status.STOPPED, Animation.Status.PAUSED or Animation.Status.RUNNING.
  - statusProperty
```
public final ReadOnlyObjectProperty<Animation.Status> statusProperty()
```
    The status of the Animation. In Animation can be in one of three states: Animation.Status.STOPPED, Animation.Status.PAUSED or Animation.Status.RUNNING.
    
    See Also:
    getStatus(), setStatus(Status)
  - getTargetFramerate
```
public final double getTargetFramerate()
```
    The target framerate is the maximum framerate at which this Animation will run, in frames per second. This can be used, for example, to keep particularly complex Animations from over-consuming system resources. By default, an Animation's framerate is not explicitly limited, meaning the Animation will run at an optimal framerate for the underlying platform.
    
    Returns:
    the target framerate
  - setOnFinished
```
public final void setOnFinished(EventHandler<ActionEvent> value)
```
    Sets the value of the property onFinished.
    
    Property description:
    
    The action to be executed at the conclusion of this Animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    null
  - getOnFinished
```
public final EventHandler<ActionEvent> getOnFinished()
```
    Gets the value of the property onFinished.
    
    Property description:
    
    The action to be executed at the conclusion of this Animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    null
  - onFinishedProperty
```
public final ObjectProperty<EventHandler<ActionEvent>> onFinishedProperty()
```
    The action to be executed at the conclusion of this Animation.
    
    Default value:
    
    null
    
    See Also:
    getOnFinished(), setOnFinished(EventHandler)
  - getCuePoints
```
public final ObservableMap<java.lang.String,Duration> getCuePoints()
```
    The cue points can be used to mark important positions of the Animation. Once a cue point was defined, it can be used as an argument of jumpTo() and playFrom() to move to the associated position quickly.
    Every Animation has two predefined cue points "start" and "end", which are set at the start respectively the end of the Animation. The predefined cuepoints do not appear in the map, attempts to override them have no effect.
    Another option to define a cue point in a Animation is to set the KeyFrame.name property of a KeyFrame.
    
    Returns:
    ObservableMap of cue points
  - jumpTo
```
public void jumpTo(Duration time)
```
    Jumps to a given position in this Animation. If the given time is less than Duration.ZERO, this method will jump to the start of the animation. If the given time is larger than the duration of this Animation, this method will jump to the end.
    
    Parameters:
    time - the new position
    
    Throws:
    
    java.lang.NullPointerException - if time is null
    
    java.lang.IllegalArgumentException - if time is Duration.UNKNOWN
  - jumpTo
```
public void jumpTo(java.lang.String cuePoint)
```
    Jumps to a predefined position in this Animation. This method looks for an entry in cue points and jumps to the associated position, if it finds one.
    If the cue point is behind the end of this Animation, calling jumpTo will result in a jump to the end. If the cue point has a negative Duration it will result in a jump to the beginning. If the cue point has a value of Duration.UNKNOWN calling jumpTo will have no effect for this cue point.
    There are two predefined cue points "start" and "end" which are defined to be at the start respectively the end of this Animation.
    
    Parameters:
    cuePoint - the name of the cue point
    
    Throws:
    
    java.lang.NullPointerException - if cuePoint is null
    See Also:
    getCuePoints()
  - playFrom
```
public void playFrom(java.lang.String cuePoint)
```
    A convenience method to play this Animation from a predefined position. The position has to be predefined in cue points. Calling this method is equivalent to
```
 
 animation.jumpTo(cuePoint);
 animation.play();
 
 
```
    Note that unlike playFromStart() calling this method will not change the playing direction of this Animation.
    Parameters:
    cuePoint - name of the cue point
    
    Throws:
    
    java.lang.NullPointerException - if cuePoint is null
    See Also:
    getCuePoints()
  - playFrom
```
public void playFrom(Duration time)
```
    A convenience method to play this Animation from a specific position. Calling this method is equivalent to
```
 
 animation.jumpTo(time);
 animation.play();
 
 
```
    Note that unlike playFromStart() calling this method will not change the playing direction of this Animation.
    Parameters:
    time - position where to play from
    
    Throws:
    
    java.lang.NullPointerException - if time is null
    
    java.lang.IllegalArgumentException - if time is Duration.UNKNOWN
  - play
```
public void play()
```
    Plays Animation from current position in the direction indicated by rate. If the Animation is running, it has no effect.
    When rate > 0 (forward play), if an Animation is already positioned at the end, the first cycle will not be played, it is considered to have already finished. This also applies to a backward ( rate < 0) cycle if an Animation is positioned at the beginning. However, if the Animation has cycleCount > 1, following cycle(s) will be played as usual.
    When the Animation reaches the end, the Animation is stopped and the play head remains at the end.
    To play an Animation backwards from the end:
    animation.setRate(negative rate); animation.jumpTo(overall duration of animation); animation.play();
    Note:
    - play() is an asynchronous call, the Animation may not start immediately.
  - playFromStart
```
public void playFromStart()
```
    Plays an Animation from initial position in forward direction.
    It is equivalent to
    animation.stop(); animation.setRate = setRate(Math.abs(animation.getRate())); animation.jumpTo(Duration.ZERO); animation.play();
    Note:
    - playFromStart() is an asynchronous call, Animation may not start immediately.
  - stop
```
public void stop()
```
    Stops the animation and resets the play head to its initial position. If the animation is not currently running, this method has no effect.
    Note:
    - stop() is an asynchronous call, the Animation may not stop immediately.
  - pause
```
public void pause()
```
    Pauses the animation. If the animation is not currently running, this method has no effect.
    Note:
    - pause() is an asynchronous call, the Animation may not pause immediately.

Class Animation

Property Summary

Nested Class Summary

Field Summary

Constructor Summary

Method Summary

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

Property Detail

rate

currentRate

cycleDuration

totalDuration

currentTime

delay

cycleCount

autoReverse

status

onFinished

Field Detail

INDEFINITE

Constructor Detail

Animation

Animation

Method Detail

setRate

getRate

rateProperty

getCurrentRate

currentRateProperty

setCycleDuration

getCycleDuration

cycleDurationProperty

getTotalDuration

totalDurationProperty

getCurrentTime

currentTimeProperty

setDelay

getDelay

delayProperty

setCycleCount

getCycleCount

cycleCountProperty

setAutoReverse

isAutoReverse

autoReverseProperty

setStatus

getStatus

statusProperty

getTargetFramerate

setOnFinished

getOnFinished

onFinishedProperty

getCuePoints

jumpTo

jumpTo

playFrom

playFrom

play

playFromStart

stop

pause