Change animation based on event or user input

[mohsalim]

I have the following Animator set up:

Currently, the main_character (player) animates with the animation Standing_Right. Standing_Right loops onto itself. I want it when the player presses the left arrow key, the animator switches to the Standing_Left animation. How can I do this from the animator? How can I do this from the code side? Which is better practice?

[NeverHopeless]

Change the tab from “Layers” to “Parameters” (referring attached image) and define state variables. From code behind, set these variable so that the animation states can change.

e.g., (psuedocode - please check parameter positions)

GetComponent<Animator>().SetInt("YourVariableName", yourStateValue);