Exporting an animation for visualization in Autodesk Showcase

For a more photorealistic rendition of the results, import them into Showcase.

You will need a copy of Autodesk Showcase.

1. Select a result and ensure that the animation properties are set appropriately, including the number of frames, color, shading, mesh display etc.
2. Click (Results tab > Export and Publish panel > FBX).
3. In the FBX Export dialog, click Browse and enter a name and location to save the file.
4. Check the Export as animation box, then click OK.
5. Open Autodesk Showcase.
6. Import the *.fbx file you just exported.
7. Type B, on your keyboard (Story > Behaviors).
8. In the Behaviors dialog, click Create and select Import FBX Animation from the drop-down menu.
9. Select your *.fbx file and click Open.
10. In the Animation Properties dialog, give the animation file a name, check the other settings, and click Playback Controls to enable the controls.
11. Click Close to close the Animation Properties dialog.

For additional help in Autodesk Showcase, click the Help button in the dialog boxes or on the ribbon at the top of the window.