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Soft
The default interpolation. Soft attempts to interpolate between the keys as smoothly as possible.
Although can make the curve softer or harder by adjusting the tangent’s Strength L / R value, we
recommend that you make these adjustments interactively using the F-Curve manager instead.
Linear, Step, Slow, Fast
Linear Step Slow Fast
<--> (none)
Setting the left tangent to <--> uses the interpolation type of the key to the left, while setting the
right tangent to <--> uses the interpolation type of the key to the right.
Time L / R, Value L / R
See ‘Interpolation L / R, Custom’, above.
Strength L / R
Strength L / R determines the strength of the Soft, Slow and Fast interpolation modes.
Clamp L / R
Clamp disabled (left) and enabled (right).
Clamping is a special function that helps to avoid overshoots when using soft interpolation and is
especially useful if several keys with the same values are next to each other — while a character places
her foot on the ground, for example.