Fluid : Initial State

Select a simulated frame, save it as an initial state, and use it as a starting point for a new simulation.

Use Initial State

Initial states can be created and activated/deactivated individually for each "Fluid" node (also see "Initial States" under → "Workflow - Video Hub" ). When

enabled the initial state will be used
disabled the initial state will be deactivated temporarily

Create Initial State

This function lets you set any simulation frame as a new start preset. When you reset the scene the simulation will be starting from the previously defined initial state. The associated initial state file will be written to the scene's cache folder specified under → Scene > Cache. Here is the workflow:

Simulate (click on the "Play" button of the timeline)
Stop the simulation at any time and press "Create Initial State.
Set “Use Initial State” to “Yes” if necessary.
Rewind the timeline to frame 0; the initial state is shown.
Simulate.