Show HN: I made a free animator. Think Adobe Illustrator but for animation (trangram.com)

Article summary

The article presents a free vector editor for animation, allowing users to design, animate, and iterate in one tool. The editor offers features such as replay, ping-pong, and continue modes for animation. The tool is compared to Adobe Illustrator but for animation. It aims to provide a free alternative to professional software.

Main themes

• Animation tools
• Vector editing
• Free alternatives
• Adobe Animate
• Macromedia Flash
• User experience

What commenters say

• The new animation tool is reminiscent of Macromedia Flash and has the potential to fill the gap left by its demise.
• Some users feel that Adobe Animate is not a suitable replacement for Flash, particularly for interactive content.
• The tool's ease of use and simplicity make it a great educational resource, allowing users to create animations quickly and easily.
• Others argue that CSS has made Flash-like animation capabilities obsolete, adhering to web conventions and making new products in this space unnecessary.
• The importance of features like library and component support, as well as the ability to create reusable animated graphics, is highlighted as a key aspect missing from the new tool.
• Some users appreciate the tool's potential for democratizing content creation and making animation more accessible to non-coders.
• The need for a modern, user-friendly animation tool that can output HTML5 is still present, and some users see the new tool as a step in the right direction.
• The tool's limitations, such as the lack of support for interactive elements and onclick handlers, are noted as areas for improvement.