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Simulation View Window

Use the Simulation View window to control all aspects of the fluid simulation.

  • Create panel > Geometry > Fluids > Setup rollout > Simulation View
  • Default menu: Animation menu > Fluids > Simulation View Window
  • Alt menu: Animation menu > Fluids > Simulation View Window

Management System Area

Use to manage the various liquid simulations and their associated component solves, as well as monitor the progress of any simulations currently being computed.

Panels

The simulation controls are organized into the several panels. Click the corresponding tab to access each panel.

Liquid Attributes
Use this panel to modify emitter properties, add colliders, kill planes, foam masks, guides, and motion fields.
Solver Parameters
Use this panel to adjust individual solver parameters and view scene objects associated with the simulation:
  • Simulation Parameters
  • Liquid Parameters
  • Emitter Objects
  • Collision Objects
  • Kill Plane Objects
  • Guide System
  • Foam Parameters
  • Foam Mask Objects
  • Motion Field Objects
Caching
Use this panel to set up caching options.
Display Settings
Use this panel to adjust the display of the simulation in the viewports.
Render Settings
Use this panel to control render settings for the completed simulation.
Topics in this section
  • Management System Area
    The Management System area is where you build and iterate the components involved in your simulation.
  • Liquid Attributes Panel
    Use the Liquid Attributes panel to manage all objects involved in the simulation. Here you can adjust emitter properties as well as add colliders, kill planes, foam masks, guides, and motion fields.
  • Solver Parameters Panel
    Use the Solver Parameters panel to configure parameters for each solver in the simulation.
  • Caching Panel
    The user cache stores the computed fluid simulation as files on disk pers frame. The simulation then reads the cache files for each frame, instead of recomputing the simulation. The Caching panel allows you to configure the parameters.
  • Display Settings Panel
    Use the Display Settings panel to manage all aspects of how the simulation is previewed in the viewport.
  • Render Settings Panel
    Use the Render Settings panel to adjust quality parameters for rendering your fluid simulation.
  • Loader Properties Panel
    Use the Loader Properties panel to change settings for any existing Fluid Loader objects.
Parent topic: Fluids Interface

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