How to save an animation file?

(planetary Gear Drive tutorial)

2 Answer

To save an animation as an .avi file:

1.In the Animation PropertyManager, set the necessary options but do not click Play yet.

2.Select Save As AVI File.

3.Under Save As AVI File, set the necessary options and browse to where you want to save the file.

4.Under Basics, click Play to start the animation.

5.Click Stop to stop the animation.

6.Click OK .

If I were your, I'd save my animation as GIFs...
Although GIFs are somehow complicated to make, the result is - surely - worth it.
Remember to make your GIFs play in a loop; their start is their end. That makes the GIF more eye-catching.

Check this tutorial: How to save your animations as GIFs in SolidWorks