This tab contains presentation production settings.

Video configuration

Video Codec

Click the desired codec in the list. The list shows available codecs on the current computer.

A codec is a Windows component that is used to compress files. By default AviPLAN Airside Pro supports the Microsoft Media Video 9 (.wmv) and Microsoft Video 1 (.avi) codecs. These a standard codecs which are found on virtually all Windows systems.

Note: Depending on the codec selected, additional configuration parameters may be accessible by clicking the Advanced button.

Frame rate

The Frame rate parameter determines the number of frames that are played each second when the recording is shown. The lower the frame rate value selected, the smaller the file size and, typically, the lower the quality. This setting together, with the animation speed scroll bar setting, determines the speed at which aircraft are moving in the recording. A Frame rate of '15 frames per second' or higher is recommended.

Bit rate (.wmv only)

The Bit rate parameter controls the amount of detail that is included in the recording. The lower the bit rate value selected, the smaller the file size and, typically, the lower the quality. A Bit rate of 1000 or higher is recommended.

Keyframe (.avi only)

The Keyframe parameter controls how frequently a complete bitmap is included in the recording. The higher the keyframe value selected, the fewer keyframes, the smaller the file size and, typically, the lower the quality. A Keyframe rate of 'Every 30 frames' or higher is recommended.

AutoCAD redraw mode

The AutoCAD redraw mode parameters controls whether the drawing is redrawn or regenerated between each frame. The AutoCAD redraw mode 'Redraw' is recommended.

Output

Folder

Select a folder from the list or Browse... to find the desired location on the computer or network.

File

The name for the saved file.

Action after recording

To view the movie immediately after it is created, select Play video. Your computer's default playback software will be used. If not, select Do nothing.

Produce

Produce video

Starts the recording process.