Hi Gary! I made a quick post showing some of what I was able to do with the help of your Animex script! Thank you.
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/8-directional-8-frame-movement-preview.103304/#post-924651
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/8-directional-8-frame-movement-preview.103304/#post-924651