Anmation not triggered by UI Button

Hi guys,

this is my first post in this forum so please excuse me, if this thread is not properly placed.

I tried to integrate UI Buttons in my first application, that should trigger certain animations of a model.

The model has the animation controller applied and the trigger parameters are working fine when i view in play mode. Only the buttons do not trigger those animations. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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