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The time bar is found at the bottom of the interface. It has all the controls you need to play and simulate your animation, set the time span of the simulation, the framerate, and the playback speed. This interface can also be used to generate preview videos.

Play –Click on the play button to preview the animation.

Playback Range Start -Click and drag this marker to set the starting point of the playback range. When previewing the animations will loop within the range set using these markers.

Current Frame Marker –Shows the current frame number and position. Click and drag this marker to scrub playback.

Playback Range End – Click and drag this marker to set the starting point of the playback range.

Time Setup options –Click this button to open the Time Setup options. Use these to set framerate, duration, playback speed, and preview render size.

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Compute and Play –Use this mode to playback the animation in the 3d viewport. In this mode walkways, areas and other helper objects are visible.

Compute and Play in Preview Mode –Use this mode to playback the animation in the 3d viewport. In this mode walkways, areas and other helper objects are hidden.

Compute and Generate Video –Use this mode to generate a video file of your animation in AVI format. The resolution of the video file can be set from the Time Setup options (see below). Once a file has been created you’ll be asked if you want to open the previews directory where the file is saved. In this mode walkways, areas and other helper objects are hidden.

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