Organizing animation sequences effectively is key to ensuring compatibility when exporting to other 3D applications. The following guidelines outline the best practices for handling animations in Blender and highlight common challenges.
The NonLinear Animation (NLA) in Blender can manipulate and repurpose Actions, without the tedium of handling keyframes.
When using NLA tracks, bake the animation before exporting to ensure compatibility with other 3D applications, as non-baked NLA tracks may not translate correctly outside Blender.
When switching from IK to FK with the Auto-Rig Pro (ARP) system, create keyframes before and after the switch to ensure the IK transition is applied in the final bake.