Create Preview Animations
 
 
 

To record a preview animation

  1. Start any navigation command, and click the 3D Navigate control panel on the dashboard.
  2. On the dashboard, click the Start Recording Animation button.
  3. Navigate through the model to record the movement.
  4. When you are finished recording the animation, click the Pause Recording Animation button.
  5. Click the Play Animation button. In the Animation Preview dialog box, view the recording to verify that the animation is suitable for your presentation needs.
    NoteThe playback of the animation gives you a general visual idea of the final output. It may not display the visual style or with the same quality of the final output.
  6. If you are satisfied with the animation, click the Save Animation button.
  7. In the Save As dialog box, choose a location and file name.
    NoteTo change the file type, click the Animation Settings button. In the Animation Settings dialog box, Format option, click a file type. Click OK to return to the Save As dialog box.
  8. Click Save.
 Command entry: 3DORBIT, DASHBOARD
 Dashboard: 3D Navigate panel, Start Recording Animation