Recording Simulation as Video

If you record a simulation, the animated actions and movements of components are recorded and saved to file. 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 Video.
2. In the 3D world, adjust the camera so that what you want to record is within the displayed red boundary.
3. In the Export to Video task pane, define the Resolution, Frame rate, Video format and Quality to use for the recording, and then click Start Recording.
4. In Save As dialog, define the file name and location for saving the recording.
5. To stop recording, click an option on the Simulation controls or in the Export to Video task pane.

Tip: You can adjust your view of the 3D world while recording a video, thereby allowing camera movements to be recorded on video. For example, you may use a Fly Camera component to move through a layout and record various stages of manufacturing and simulated processes.