Solving "Unity Animation Event Has No Function Name Specified" Error

This guide will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to fix the "Unity Animation Event Has No Function Specified" problem in Unity.

Sources

• [Unity Manual — animation events] (https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/AnimationEvents.html)
• [Unity Forum — animation events] (https://forum.unity.com/threads/unity-animation-event-has-no-function-name-specified.576505/)
• Solve the "unity animation event has no function name specified" - YouTube

Overview

In Unity’s animation window, animation events are used for triggering various functions at specific points in an animation. Animation events allow animations and scripts to communicate during playback and the Animation Event window lets you designate an animation clip’s events. To solve the issue “Unity Animation Event Has No Function Specified” in Unity, you must locate the Animation Event window and add a function name to it.

Step 1: Locate the Animation Event Window

1. Select the Game Object that contains the animation
2. Locate the Animation Window tab
3. Select the animation clip you want to set an event to

Step 2: Add the Function Name

1. In the Animation Window tab, right click where you want to set an event
2. Select “Add Event”
3. Add your function name

Step 3: Deselect the Animator

1. Click the Animator tab
2. Deselect the game object you used

FAQs

Q1: What is an animation event?

An animation event is an action, such as playing a sound or setting the active state of an object, that's triggered at a specific point in an animation timeline.

Q2: Why do I need to add a function to the Animation Event window in Unity?

When you add a function to the Animation Event window, it allows your animation clip and script to communicate during animation playback.

Q3: Is it necessary to deselect the game object in the Animator tab to solve the “Unity Animation Event Has No Function Specified” problem?

Yes, it is necessary to deselect the game object in the Animator tab to finish setting up your animation event.

Q4: Is it possible to set more than one animation event for an animation clip?

Yes, it is possible to have multiple events for an animation clip.

Q5: What is the difference between animation events and animation states?

Animation events are keyframes on the timeline that trigger an action in the animation and animation states are specified parts in a clip like an idle, walking, or running animation.

Conclusion

This guide has shown you how to solve the "Unity Animation Event Has No Function Specified" problem in Unity. After following the steps outlined in this guide, you should now be able to add the function to the Animation Event window and deselect the game object in the Animator tab.

If you have any further questions, feel free to check out Unity’s official documentation, visit forum posts dedicated to animation events, or watch Solve the "Unity Animation Event Has No Function Name Specified" on YouTube for more an in-depth explanation.