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This is an Entry Level tutorial which requires no previous knowledge of Phoenix. A basic understanding of 3ds Max would be helpful but is not a prerequisite for being able to follow along.

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This tutorial is created using Phoenix 4.30 Official Release and V-Ray 5, Hotfix 2 Official Release for 3ds Max 2018. You can download official Phoenix and V-Ray from https://download.chaos.com. If you notice a major difference between the results shown here and the behavior of your setup, please reach us using the Support Form.

The instructions on this page covers the basic workflows for using Solid and Non-Solid bodies in Phoenix for 3ds Max. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to use Solid and Non-Solid bodies to control interactions and customize simulations.

To follow the described steps, you will need the Chaos Phoenix for 3ds Max plugin installed. If you notice a major difference between the results shown here and the behavior of your setup, please send an email to support@chaosgroup.com.

This tutorial is a companion to go along with the QuickStart video posted on our YouTube channel.

 

The Download button below provides you with an archive containing the start and end scenes.

 

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If you want you could increase the Motion Velocity value even more to achieve more dramatic splash.

In the following example the Motion Velocity Effect is set to 25.0.

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