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This page provides an overview of scripting and software development for Chaos Phoenix.


## **Overview**

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Phoenix offers additional flexibility for advanced users through scripting as well as a software development kit.

- [Scripting ](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125830500)– During the simulation process, you can directly access the simulator's content using functions exported by the plugin. This page provides extensive scripting reference.
- [Phoenix API](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PHX4MAYA/pages/125862882) – The Phoenix application programming interface is included when installing Phoenix for Maya. This page provides a guide to using Phoenix API and an overview of two code sample projects.