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Hey Insiders!
My name is Aimee, and I'm a PM in the Office Graphics team. I’m excited to announce support for animated 3D models in PowerPoint, Word and Excel on both Mac and Windows PC. This new media type can help you get creative, elevate storytelling and build highly immersive documents. To get you started, we've created a library of over 50 animated models available in Office. Enjoy :)
Support for animated 3D models is rolled out to Office 365 Subscribers on:
- PowerPoint and Word on Windows PC: Version 1809 (Build 16.0.102827)
This feature is not available on Office Perpetual, namely Office 2019 or 2016.
Getting Started
STEP 1
Firstly, you'll need to insert an animated model.
Navigate to Insert Tab > 3D Models > From Online Sourcesto peruse Office's library of 3D models.
In the dialogue box, click the All Animated Models category. Insert any that catches your eye. There's novel characters, education-focused examples, realistic animals and many more to pick from:
Tip: All animated models are badged with the ‘running man’ to easily identify:
Alternatively, insert your own animated model if you have one, via the Insert Tab > 3D Models > From File .
Office accepts .gltf and .fbx formats for animated models. Currently only skeletal animations are supported, with morph and node animation support coming very soon. Let us know via Send a Smile in the Office app if there are any issues with your insert.
STEP 2
Your inserted model will now animate in the editor!
STEP 3
To Play/Pause the animation, right-click on the model and select Play/Pause on the Floatie:
Tip: To quickly play/pause, select the model and hitspacebar
STEP 4
Animated models can have multiple animation scenes. To explore these, select the model and navigate to the Format Tab > Scenes:
Tip: To quickly explore the animation scenes, select the model and hitCtr + Tab to toggle through the animations
Feedback
We are actively working on this feature in Office, and your feedback is key to guiding improvements. Use Send A Smile in the Office app to let us know what you think. I read and appreciate all feedback that filters my way. Your thoughts are valuable to making this feature great.
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Dear Microsoft Team!
I have created animation in Blender but animation doesn't show in powerpoint! I can only see static object and series of snapshots. How to enable animation?
Hello,
Currently animated models will play in Office 365 and Office 2019, however not in Office 2016.
They will also play in Office Slideshow Online, but no editing capabilities.
Aimee.
Hey ! Just wanted to know if i create a 3d animated presentation in powerpoint using my subscribed microsoft 365 office, will the slide show still work in some other laptop (with unsubscribed powerpoint)?.Please note i just want to know if i can play (play only,not edit)it on an unsubscribed microsoft office account
Here we go... Great feature. Thank you so much...
Thank you! I am able to create and add animated 3D models to PowerPoint. I created a skeletal animation in Blender and exported it to .fbx with the following settings.
I had to select both the shape and the bone before exporting to .fbx. I also updated the end frame according to the duration of the animation, 40 frames in my case.
I am looking forward to create some cool presentations with this capability!