Animation window

Module(s): Animation
Tools on the Window menu for controlling on-screen display

Using Animation Window, you open a new viewport displaying your 3D model in the Animation view type. Navigation mode is active by default.

If Navigation Mode (How) is active, you can work with views, perspective views and the zoom factor as usual. The program illuminates the model full screen in real time.

Activate or deactivate Navigation Mode in one of the following ways

• Menu bar: View

• Keyboard: CTRL+D

• Toolbar: Viewport toolbar

Animation window, tips on speed and updates

To open a new viewport with the animation view type

1. On the Window menu, click Animation Window (How).
   

   Activate Animation Window (or the Animation view type) in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Window

   • Keyboard: F4

   • Toolbar: View Type on viewport toolbar

   • Shortcut menu: Navigation Mode not selected - Right mouse button

   Or in Design Mode:

   Right-click in the viewport. On the shortcut menu, select Animation Window.

   The program displays the model in the Animation view type in accordance with the settings in the Options - Animation.

2. To view the model from all sides, press and hold down one of the mouse buttons and drag.

   Tip: For detailed information, see Controlling the view using the mouse.