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# Generate a Single-take Animation

Quickly and easily generate a single-take locomotion animation.

In this guide, we'll demonstrate how to:

1. Select and mix two Styles
2. Use and customize a preset root motion path
3. Generate and export the animation's `.fbx` file

## Prerequisites

* A Motorica account, created when you first open the [Motorica app](https://app.beta.motorica.ai/).

## Get Started

Open Motion Stage within your Motorica dashboard to begin.

## Select Styles

Styles add character and personality to your generated animations.

1. Choose an initial Style for `Style slot 1` (or keep the default).
2. Click the `Add Style` button to add an additional Style.
3. Find and click on the style of your choice in the style browser
4. Adjust `Mix percentages` in with the slider.
5. Click the **Animate** button.

*You can readjust `Mix percentages` to acquire a desired Style mix and click **Animate** to preview each readjustment.*

## Defining Root Motion Path 

1. Click on either "Edit Motion" or on the "Motion" row in the sequencer.
2. Open the `Preset` pop up menu to find and select a preset of your choice.
3. Confirm the root motion with "Use this motion" to preview the motion.
4. Click **Animate** to view a generated animation on your selected Root Motion Path.

## Export Animation

1. Click the purple **Animate** button to generate your animation
2. Click the **Export** button to download the `.fbx` of your animation. Exports should be downloaded in your web browser's default download folder.