Phoenix - Maya - extending a simulation

[virgil_tanasa]

Good morning,
I was wondering if it's possible to extend a simulation after it's been solved, so for example I have created a smoke that lasts for 150 frames, but I realised I would need it to be longer so the smoke continues for another 50-60 frames.
Is it possible to "continue" the simulation so that I don't have to re-simulate the whole thing from the start, as it already took a very long time?

Many thanks!
all best,
Virgil

[slavina.nikolova]

Hey,

You can use the Restore option located in the Simulation rollout - https://docs.chaos.com/display/PHX4MAYA/Simulation.

The Restore option continues a simulation from the latest Backup frame containing the full simulation state up to the current timeline frame. The ability to Restore a simulation is only possible when the full internal state of a Phoenix simulation has been exported. This is controlled by the Backup Interval parameter in the Output rollout, which determines how often the full simulation state is backed up. Frames with the full state are called Backup frames (by default, every 15th frame is a backup frame). This way, a Phoenix simulation that has been stopped previously can be resumed from the point you left off, even after the software has been closed and reopened.


Hope this helps!

[virgil_tanasa]

Thank you, Slavina - I am trying it right now. Seems to be working, cheers!

All best,
Virgil