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# Prepare the scene

In the following procedure, you prepare the MotionBuilder scene and open the files needed to start this tutorial.

1. From the menu bar, select File > New, then select Layout > Story (or press Ctrl-Shift-5).

   MotionBuilder displays a new 3D scene using the Story layout. This layout displays all the windows you need for your work in this tutorial.

2. In the Asset browser Resources, click the Tutorials folder.

   The contents of the Tutorials folder appear in the display pane, in Thumbnails display by default.

   Tutorial assets displayed in thumbnails

3. Drag the mia_servo asset (mia_servo.fbx file) into the Viewer window then select FBX Open > No Animation.

   The mia_servo asset appears in the Viewer window, in the T-stance.

   Mia with servo shown in the T-stance

4. From the menu bar, choose File Save As.

   The Save File window appears.

5. Navigate to a directory other than the default MotionBuilder Tutorials directory where you want to save the file and click Save.

   The Save Options dialog box appears.

   Save Options

6. Click Save.

   Choosing to save the file to a directory other than the default MotionBuilder Tutorials directory ensures you do not overwrite the original .fbx file.