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## **Phoenix in a nutshell**

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## **Phoenix links**

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##### Try Phoenix for free

You can try out Phoenix for 30 days without any limitations. You just need to sign up [here](https://www.chaos.com/free-trial?srsltid=AfmBOopEApd7pK6O6r9SJ1LF1Bcs5DJNv18uTTFzoyg8scr250JlkcNC) for a V-Ray or Corona Trial. After 30 days, Phoenix will expire and you won't be able to simulate. [Here ](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125764839)is more info on how to install a trial.

##### Learning

You can find the answers to frequently asked questions in the [Phoenix FAQ](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125699747) section.

You can find more detailed info on Phoenix workflows in the [Phoenix Explained](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125829240) section.

Ready example scenes and tutorials are available in the [Tutorials and Examples](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125960721) section.

##### Contacts

Please post any questions or requests in the [Phoenix forums](https://forums.chaosgroup.com/forum/phoenix-fd). You need to have a license in order to post in the forums - if you have any issues, please visit [support.chaos.com](http://support.chaos.com/).

Please report any bugs or other issues via the 'Submit a request' form on [support.chaos.com](http://support.chaos.com/). Check our guide on [How to Report a Bug](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125633948).

##### Nightly builds

The Phoenix nightly builds <span style="color: #252c2f">are available </span>[here](https://nightlies.chaosgroup.com/main#/phoenix5maya/nightly)<span style="color: #252c2f">.</span> <span style="color: #252c2f">They are built every day and contain all the latest additions and fixes. The nightlies are open to all clients. Keep in mind that they could be unstable.</span>  
<span style="color: #252c2f">If you don't see the Phoenix builds, please use the 'Submit a request' form on </span><span style="color: #252c2f">[support.chaos.com](http://support.chaos.com/)</span><span style="color: #252c2f"> and you'll be granted access.</span>  
<span style="color: #252c2f">You can check the daily development progress in the nightly_changelog_#####.zip file next to the nightly builds.</span>