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# Generate a Single-take 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`. 
2. Click the `Create style mix` button to add an additional Style.
3. Choose an additional Style for `Style slot 2`.
4. Adjust `Mix percentages` in `Style slot 1` and `Style slot 2` to your preferences.
5. Click the purple **Animate** button.
6. Readjust `Mix percentages` to acquire a desired Style mix and click **Animate** to preview each readjustment.

## Use a Preset Root Motion Path

1. Select the Motion tab to open the Motion Controls menu.
2. Open the `Preset` dropdown and choose your desired root motion path.
3. Click the purple **Animate** button to preview the animation on your selected path.

### Customize the Motion

Use the sliders and numerical value fields to adjust the speed, arc rates, and duration of the root motion animation.

Click the `Enable advanced controls` to do the following:

* Switch the motion's Simulation Type to either `Spring-Based` or `Kinematic`
* Change the acceleration and deceleration rates
* Adjust turning behaviour

## 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.