Click Effect Profiles
FriskyMouse includes 22 ripple profiles organized into 4 tiers. Each profile defines a distinct animation pattern that plays on every mouse click. Profile names below match the labels shown in the FriskyMouse settings window.
Dynamic
Section titled “Dynamic”High-energy, expressive animations for creative or attention-grabbing contexts.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Sunburst | Rays bursting outward from the click point |
| Lightning | Lightning bolt arms radiating outward |
| Radar Sweep | Rotating sweep arc |
| Spiral Burst | Spiral arms expanding from center |
| Flower | Petal shapes blooming outward |
Natural
Section titled “Natural”Organic and fluid animations inspired by natural phenomena.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Water Drop | Ripple rings like a water droplet impact |
| Ripple Echo | Multiple echo rings fading outward |
| Shockwave | Rapid expanding shockwave ring |
| Heartbeat | Pulse animation mimicking a heartbeat |
Geometric
Section titled “Geometric”Structured, defined geometric patterns suited for technical presentations.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Star Ripple | Star-shaped burst radiating from click point |
| Compass Rose | Compass rose with cardinal direction spokes |
| Sonar Pulse | Sonar-style ring pulse |
| Filled Sonar Pulse | Filled sonar circle that expands and fades |
Classic
Section titled “Classic”Fundamental shapes that work well in any context.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom | Small circular burst with a floral motif |
| Lollipop | Concentric rings expanding together (classic ripple) |
| Diamond | Rotating diamond outline |
| Hexagon | Hexagonal ring expanding outward |
| Square | Expanding square ring (default for right click) |
| Circle | Expanding circle ring (default for left click) |
| Squared Pulse | Square with pulsing corners |
| Ice Cream | Rounded scoop shape |
| Fading Spotlight | Expanding filled spotlight circle |
Choosing a Profile
Section titled “Choosing a Profile”| Use Case | Recommended Tier |
|---|---|
| Professional presentations | Classic |
| Training / tutorials | Natural |
| Creative content | Dynamic |
| Technical demos | Geometric |
Each profile respects the customization settings (color, duration, easing) you configure, so you can use any profile and still match your brand or presentation theme.