update Open Source Docs from Roblox internal teams

Author: rbx-open-source-docs[bot]

content/en-us/art/characters/export-settings.md

@@ -27,15 +27,15 @@ Use the following guidance before exporting:
 
 - While your mesh objects must be parented within an armature object, you can also parent your outer cage objects to a single empty object to simplify your workspace.
 
-  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Collapsed.png" width = "60%" />
+  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Collapsed.png" width = "60%" alt="Screenshot of a Blender project Outliner with parent objects collapsed." />
 
 - In the cage parent object, ensure you have an [outer cage](../characters/specifications.md#outer-cages) for each of your 15 body parts with appropriate naming affix.
 
-  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Cages.png" width = "60%" />
+  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Cages.png" width = "60%" alt="Screenshot of the 15 outer cage meshes that you must include with a character export."/>
 
 - In the armature object, ensure that you include the all [15 mesh objects](../characters/specifications.md#body-parts) and [19 attachments](../characters/specifications.md#attachments) with the appropriate naming affix.
 
-  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Joints.png" width = "60%" />
+  <img src="../../assets/art/avatar/Character-Data-Model-Joints.png" width = "60%" alt="Screenshot of 15 child objects parented within an Armature object."/>
 
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 For more information on supported modeling objects and proper configuration, see [Character specifications](../characters/specifications.md).
@@ -50,16 +50,21 @@ Whether you are exporting your character for testing, or are performing a final
 
 Before exporting a mesh from Blender, make sure either your **Scene Properties** > **Unit Scale** to `.01` or your export settings **Transform** > **Scale** is set to `.01` to ensure similar `.fbx` scaling within Studio.
 
+When exporting characters with animation or FACS animation, ensure that your animation timeline **Start** and **End** include the entire range of your animations.
+
+<img src="../../assets/art/avatar/basic-creation/Blender-Animation-Start-End.png" width = "60%" alt="Zoom-in of Blender animation track indicating a Start value of 0 and End value of 308." />
+
 1. In the topbar, click **File** > **Export** > **FBX (.fbx)**. The Blender file browser window displays.
 2. Set **Path Mode** to **Copy** and enable the **Embed Textures** icon.
 3. In the Include section, enable **Custom Properties**.
 4. Expand the Armature section and uncheck **Add Leaf Bones**.
 5. Enable **Bake Animation**.
 6. Expand Bake Animation and **uncheck NLA Strips**, **All Actions**, and **Force Start/End Keyframes**.
+   1. Ensure your project animation timeline has the correct **Start** and **End** range of all your keyframes.
 7. In Bake Animation, set **Simplify** to **0.0**.
 8. Click the **Export FBX** button. Save the `.fbx` to the directory of your choice.
 
-<img src="../../assets/art/avatar/basic-creation/Export-Settings.png" width = "60%" />
+<img src="../../assets/art/avatar/basic-creation/Export-Settings.png" width = "60%" alt="Screenshot of Blender export settings" />
 
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@@ -77,7 +82,9 @@ To export a mesh in Maya as a `.fbx` file:
    - Navigate to **Units**, then enable **Automatic**.
    - Navigate to **Axis Conversion**, then set the **Up Axis** property to **Y**.
 10. Click the **Export All** button.
-    <img src="../../assets/accessories/lc-requirements-maya-settings-with-animation.png" />
+
+    <img src="../../assets/accessories/lc-requirements-maya-settings-with-animation.png" alt = "Screenshot of Maya export settings for exports with animation."/>
+
 11. After exporting, use Studio's [3D importer](../../art/modeling/3d-importer.md) to import your model. See [Test characters in Studio](../../art/characters/testing/studio.md) for additional importing and testing information.
 
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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Roblox Developers Conference
 description: RDC is an invite-only, hybrid (in-person and online) event that brings together Roblox developers, brands, and creators worldwide.
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-Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) is coming back as a virtual and in-person event to San Jose on September 5-6! RDC is an invite-only event that brings together Roblox developers, brands, and creators worldwide. There will be networking opportunities, in-depth breakout sessions, product demonstrations, and office hours—all designed to empower your success and showcase the future of Roblox.
+Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) is coming back as a virtual and in-person event to San Jose on September 5-6, 2025! RDC is an invite-only event that brings together Roblox developers, brands, and creators worldwide. There will be networking opportunities, in-depth breakout sessions, product demonstrations, and office hours—all designed to empower your success and showcase the future of Roblox.
 
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