To Import an Animation

When importing animations into a sequence step:

• The sBOM structure must match the structure of the imported animation file.

• Imported animations have no knowledge of any preceding steps, so confirm that the parts are in the same position as the animation being imported.

• Importing an animation will delete all existing tracks in a sequence step.

1. Click Animation >

Advanced. The Animation tool opens in Creation mode.

2. Click

Animations >

Import Animation. The Import Animation dialog box opens.

3. Click Yes to confirm the import. The Load Animation dialog box opens.

4. Select the format to import:

◦ Mechanica File (*.fra)

◦ IPS File (*.xml)

5. Select the animation file to import and click Load:

◦ For IPS files—The Select Part dialog box opens. Select the part to apply the path, and then click OK. The animation is loaded.

◦ For Mechanica files—The animation is loaded, or the FRA file importer settings dialog box opens.

6. To specify time and space information about the animation, follow these steps:

a. Select a conversion factor in the boxes next to Units.

b. In the Frames per second box, select or type a value.

c. Click Import. The animation is loaded.