# Manual Animations

ObjectNet allows to manually animate objects instead using auto animation provided by Network Prefab ( see [synchronization-options](https://onlineobject.gitbook.io/objectnet/general/network-components/network-prefabs/synchronization-options "mention")).

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Important: This methods are available only to classes inherited from NetworkBehaviour.
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To animate objects using ObjectNet API you need to use one of the following code.

```csharp
//similar to unity animator.Play
this.Animation.Play("clipName");

//similar to unity animtor.Crossfade
this.Animation.CrossFade("ClipName", float normalizedTransitionDuration);

//similar to unity animator.CrossFadeInFixedTime
this.Animation.CrossFadeInFixedTime("ClipName", float fixedTransitionDuration);
```

This method will play animation locally and send animation event over network to be played on network instances

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You can use **Manual Animations Api** with all animation sync Modes, including **UseController**, **UseParameters**, and **ManualControl**. See [synchronization-options](https://onlineobject.gitbook.io/objectnet/general/network-components/network-prefabs/synchronization-options "mention")\
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Note: You can do the same or create a custom synchronization by using your own event.
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