Continuous Navigation Animation with Layout Templates

Continuous Navigation Animation with Layout Templates

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Continuous Navigation Animation with Layout Templates

This is a continuous navigation animation created in Framer using layout templates. The crazy thing is that it was created without writing any code. It's possible because elements in layout templates don't get reloaded when switching between pages. Feel free to remix the project and see how it's structured.

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Website navigation menu with Resources, Templates, Updates, and Sign up options
Website navigation menu with Resources, Templates, Updates, and Sign up options
Website navigation menu with Resources, Templates, Updates, and Sign up options
A man with glasses next to a screen displaying 'Layout Templates' and navigation options

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About the resource

This is created with layout templates which is a brand new feature in Framer that mainly helps with creating scalable site structures with fix elements like Navigation and Footer that repeat on all pages where the layout tempalte is applied.

About the resource

This is created with layout templates which is a brand new feature in Framer that mainly helps with creating scalable site structures with fix elements like Navigation and Footer that repeat on all pages where the layout tempalte is applied.

About the resource

This is created with layout templates which is a brand new feature in Framer that mainly helps with creating scalable site structures with fix elements like Navigation and Footer that repeat on all pages where the layout tempalte is applied.

Framer University interface with desktop preview and navigation breadcrumbs

Layout templates in Framer.

Framer University interface with desktop preview and navigation breadcrumbs

Layout templates in Framer.

Framer University interface with desktop preview and navigation breadcrumbs

Layout templates in Framer.

On top of allowing us to create scalable websites, layout templates have another big advantage. Fixed elements inside layout templates don't reload when switching between pages. This means that when switching between pages with different navigation variants, the animation of the navigation can play completely since the component doesn't need to reload.

The key is to simply create variants for the navigation where each one has a different link highlighted.

On top of allowing us to create scalable websites, layout templates have another big advantage. Fixed elements inside layout templates don't reload when switching between pages. This means that when switching between pages with different navigation variants, the animation of the navigation can play completely since the component doesn't need to reload.

The key is to simply create variants for the navigation where each one has a different link highlighted.

On top of allowing us to create scalable websites, layout templates have another big advantage. Fixed elements inside layout templates don't reload when switching between pages. This means that when switching between pages with different navigation variants, the animation of the navigation can play completely since the component doesn't need to reload.

The key is to simply create variants for the navigation where each one has a different link highlighted.

Navigation menu variants showing different highlighted sections across desktop pages

Navigation component variants.

Navigation menu variants showing different highlighted sections across desktop pages

Navigation component variants.

Navigation menu variants showing different highlighted sections across desktop pages

Navigation component variants.

Then, to set different variants on different pages, we need to create a variable for the navigation's variant property inside the layout template.

Then, to set different variants on different pages, we need to create a variable for the navigation's variant property inside the layout template.

Then, to set different variants on different pages, we need to create a variable for the navigation's variant property inside the layout template.

Framer design interface showing navigation component settings and variable controls

Creating a variable inside the layout template, for the navigation's variant.

Framer design interface showing navigation component settings and variable controls

Creating a variable inside the layout template, for the navigation's variant.

Framer design interface showing navigation component settings and variable controls

Creating a variable inside the layout template, for the navigation's variant.

Then, all we need to do is go to different pages on our website and change this newly created variable to set the correct navigation variant. On the resources page, for example, I'll set it to the "Resource" variant.

Then, all we need to do is go to different pages on our website and change this newly created variable to set the correct navigation variant. On the resources page, for example, I'll set it to the "Resource" variant.

Then, all we need to do is go to different pages on our website and change this newly created variable to set the correct navigation variant. On the resources page, for example, I'll set it to the "Resource" variant.

Framer design interface showing navigation variant selection in desktop layout

Changing the navigation variant on individual pages.

Framer design interface showing navigation variant selection in desktop layout

Changing the navigation variant on individual pages.

Framer design interface showing navigation variant selection in desktop layout

Changing the navigation variant on individual pages.

And that's it! When switching between pages, the navigation will smoothly animate according to the transition settings inside the component.

Layout templates take Framer sites to the next level. They're the new standard for every Framer site, so make sure you learn how to use them.

And that's it! When switching between pages, the navigation will smoothly animate according to the transition settings inside the component.

Layout templates take Framer sites to the next level. They're the new standard for every Framer site, so make sure you learn how to use them.

And that's it! When switching between pages, the navigation will smoothly animate according to the transition settings inside the component.

Layout templates take Framer sites to the next level. They're the new standard for every Framer site, so make sure you learn how to use them.

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