To Record a Preview Animation

1. If the Animations panel is not displayed on the Visualize tab, right-click the Visualize tab and click Panels Animations.
2. Start any navigation command such as 3DORBIT.
3. Click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Record.
4. Navigate through the model to record the movement.
5. When you are finished recording the animation, click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Pause.
6. To review the animation, click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Play. In the Animation Preview dialog box, view the recording to verify that the animation is suitable for your presentation needs.
   Note:

   The 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.

7. If you are satisfied with the animation, click the Pause button. Then click the Save button.
8. In the Save As dialog box, choose a location and file name.
   Note:

   To 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.

9. Click Save.