===== Animation Types =====
Unity currently ships with 2 types of animations, commonly known as //Legacy// and //Mecanim//. They both have ups and downs when it comes to use them on Unity in general, so here is a little Pros and Cons from both types and how they can affect your work with UFE.

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==== Mecanim ====
**Pros:**
  * With the use of a global humanoid rig system, you can virtually have any animation on any humanoid model
  * Has an automated mirror system (better processor usage and no texture glitches when mirroring characters)
  * Lots of extra options when it comes to minimal adjustments such as small rotation errors and root position in the //Animations// tab

**Cons:**
  * Each animation has to be carefully adjusted in the Animations tab of the FBX file, as they can suffer rotation and position errors during conversion to [[http://docs.unity3d.com/Documentation/Components/class-Avatar.html|Humanoid]] rather frequently

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==== Legacy ====
**Pros:**
  * Easier to import to Unity
  * Better if you prefer having full control of your animation outside of Unity

**Cons:**
  * The mirror approach used by UFE is not the best suited for complex model characters. Some normal textures might suffer visual glitches when crossing sides
  * Because there are no tools to edit your animations you are highly dependable on its imported transform definitions
  * Does not interact with other humanoid rigs unless its the exact same bone structure

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