Moving start point of cached fire sim

[AlexP]

Hi, I have already saved and cached a fire simulation that runs from 0 - 1680 frames.

I want to shift the start point so it starts reading the cache from frame 200 instead of 0.

So 3dsmax frame 0 will equal cache frame 200 - I am aware it will cut short at 1480 frames. but that doesn't matter.

Is this possible? and how?

Thanks

[Svetlin.Nikolov]

Sure, in the Input rollout, set the Cache Origin to 200. Check this page for more info and some graphics as well: https://docs.chaos.com/display/PHX4MAX/FireSmoke+Input

In short, you can think of it like this: "Put cache #(Cache Origin) on timeline frame #(Timeline Origin)". This means that if you set the Timeline Origin to -200, it should do the same thing

Hope this helps, cheers!

[AlexP]

Ah perfect, exactly what I need. Thankyou