# Sandbox.Sprite.GetAnimationIndex

```csharp
int GetAnimationIndex(string name)
```

Get the index of an animation by its name. Returns -1 if not found.

### Parameters

- `name` (`string`): The name of the animation

### Returns

`int`

Declared in [Sandbox.Sprite](/api/Sandbox.Sprite).
Assembly: `Sandbox.Engine`.