Recording Simulation as 3D PDF

If you record a simulation, the animated actions and movements of components are recorded. If you do not want to record animations, you can stop a simulation, and then export a component or layout as a static PDF. Another option is to print and export images of the 3D world.

1. In the 3D world, on the Simulation controls, click PDF.
2. In the Export to PDF task pane, do all of the following:
   • Define a Template and Frame rate for the recording.
   • Define a Title for the PDF template.
   • Click Start Recording, and then define a file name and location for saving the recording.
3. To stop recording a simulation, click an option on the Simulation controls or in the Export to PDF task pane.

Tips:

• The Background color option allows you to define the background color of a simulation exported as a 3D PDF. Background color is listed under Display options.
• If you do not want to export a component nor its model information, set the BOM property of the component to false and either make the component invisible or set its PDF ExportLevel to No Export. The name of the component and its nodes will be labeled _unknown_ in the exported PDF model tree.