steprelative

steprelative is a concept or operation found in certain programming contexts, particularly within animation or motion graphics software. It refers to a change in position or value that is calculated based on the current position rather than a fixed starting point. In essence, instead of moving an object to a specific absolute coordinate, steprelative dictates movement by a certain amount from where it currently is.

For example, if an object is at position X=100 and a steprelative movement of +20 is applied, the object will move to X=120. If another steprelative movement of -10 is applied next, it will move from X=120 to X=110. This contrasts with absolute positioning, where a movement instruction would specify the final destination, like "move to X=120" regardless of the starting point.

This approach is useful for creating incremental changes, relative adjustments, or dynamic animations where the exact starting position might vary. It allows for more flexible and adaptable motion designs. The term "step" implies a discrete or incremental change, while "relative" signifies that the change is dependent on the preceding state.

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