To Create 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 3D navigation command such as 3DORBIT.
3. Click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Record.
4. Navigate through the drawing. If you are in walk or fly mode, you can use the Position Locator window as a visual guide.
5. (Optional) Do any of the following:
   • Right-click the drawing and click Other Navigation Modes. Click another navigation mode.
   • Click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Pause to set up another navigation mode or adjust animation settings. If you are in walk or fly mode, you can also adjust settings for the Position Locator window.
6. To review the animation, click Visualize tab Animations panel Animation Play. In the Animation Preview dialog box, view the animation, and do the following:
   • If you want to preview the animation in a different visual style, select another style from the drop-down list.
   • If you are satisfied with the animation playback, click the Pause button. Then click the Save button.
7. In the Save As dialog box, select a file location, file name, and file type (AVI, MPG, MOV, or WMV).
8. Click Save.