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title: "Effervescent Tablet"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PHX4MAX/124661651/Effervescent%20Tablet"
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This page provides a tutorial on creating an effervescent tablet simulation in 3ds Max.

## **Overview**

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> This is an Entry Level tutorial which requires no previous knowledge of Phoenix. A basic understanding of 3ds Max would be helpful but is not a prerequisite for being able to follow along.


## **Units Setup**

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**Glass Geometry**

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## **Initial Fill Geometry**

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## **Tablet Geometry**

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## **Phoenix Simulation**

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### **Phoenix Source**

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### **Phoenix Simulator**

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## **Particle Shader Setup**

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## **Materials**

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### Water

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### Glass

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## **Lighting and Camera**

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## **Rendering**

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## **V-Ray Frame Buffer**

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