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title: "Solid and Non-Solid Bodies QuickStart"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PHX4MAX/125280474/Solid%20and%20Non-Solid%20Bodies%20QuickStart"
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This page provides a step-by-step guide for understanding solid and non-solid bodies in Chaos Phoenix for 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.

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> The video is created using Phoenix 3.0, but the text version of the tutorial is updated and uses Phoenix 4.30 Official. In any case of doubt you may refer to the text.


## **System Units Setup**

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## **Scene Setup**

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