PhysX GPU Liquids
Experience fast and stable PBD liquids, unlocking a world of new possibilities for your simulations.

Liquid

FumeFX GPU liquids for 3ds max are an ideal solution for small-scale liquid simulations, allowing artists to complete simulations in minutes instead of hours, significantly speeding up workflows. One standout strength of our PBD liquids is their ability to maintain fluid volume, even during fast-moving or rotational scenarios. This makes it particularly effective for simulations involving rotating machinery, turbulent water, or stationary containers where volume loss can be significant with FLIP liquids. Being PhysX-based, it interacts with static, kinematic, and dynamic PhysX objects, making it easy for artists to achieve a wide range of visual effects.  With full integration into NodeWorks artists gain access to a wide range of powerful tools to enhance their creative process. Integration with the Arnold renderer provides out-of-the-box foam rendering support in the form of Arnold Points or Arnold Volumes. 


Liquids interacting with PhysX rigid bodies.

RBD Interaction

Complete two-way coupling between liquids and PhysX rigid body dynamics in a modern node-based environment. Set up your liquid to tear apart the Voronoi-shattered wall without leaving the FumeFX package.




Fast GPU liquids inside 3ds max

GPU Power

Powered by PhysX PBD liquid, FumeFX uses your nVidia GPU for near real-time performance in smaller scenes. With GPU acceleration, FumeFX PBD liquid delivers faster simulations compared to traditional CPU-based systems, giving artists more time to perfect their visuals.
GPU Liquid Caching inside 3ds Max

Memory Caching

Unlike the traditional 'cache to disk' approach, memory caching offers a significant advantage for artists by speeding up the workflow. It allows for smooth liquid simulation previews and seamless real-time playback directly within the 3ds Max viewport.
Fast 3ds Max particles and liquid meshing Zhu-Bridson

Meshing

ISurf is fully multi-threaded and supports various isosurface reconstruction algorithms including Zhu-Bridson and Anisotropic models. Filtering options allow artist to smooth the entire mesh or selectively target specific areas based on particle velocities using the Filtering Mask. Since the most detail is typically found in regions of high liquid velocity, applying a velocity-based filter mask helps retain detail in those areas.



3ds max liquid interaction with 3ds max and FumeFX forces.

Forces

Utilize FumeFX forces, 3ds Max forces or powerful Spline Force node to affect liquid motion. Whether you're simulating natural flows or crafting intricate effects, these tools empower artists to shape liquid dynamics with accuracy and ease.




GPU Liquid Foam Simulation

Foam

Add foam based on customizable criteria, with adjustable buoyancy and persistence, to achieve your desired look.
Two PBD Liquid Phases

Phases

Support for different liquid phases where each phase can have its own liquid properties and color.
FumeFX PBD Liquid Rendering

Rendering

Liquid is meshed by using ISurf with direct motion blur support while foam can be rendered as Arnold spheres or volumes.



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Licensing

Make sure to extend your subscription on time as we are not automatically charge credit cards to extend subscription.
Once your FumeFX 7 subscription expires you will be able to load and render caches but you cannot run simulation, acess or change any parameter inside the user interface. The same rules apply for FumeFX and NodeWorks while ISurf requires license for rendering.
Your FumeFX 5 perpetual license will be valid regardless of FumeFX 7 subscription and may continue to use it. However, FumeFX 5 is an obsolete version now and will not be updated.
We do offer educational license at $95 for one year subscription. It is available for high school or colledge students, staff members, schools and other educational or non-profit organisations. Contact us if you wish to order educational license. Volume discounts are available.