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title: "Load the initial state of a Sim from a cache file"
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This page provides a tutorial for starting a simulation from a custom frame state.

## **Overview**

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

The Phoenix simulator allows users to load a **.aur* cache file to use as an initial simulation state. This can be useful for skipping the beginnings of simulations that take a  longer time to reach the desired state. The instructions on this page will guide you in starting a simulation from a custom frame state.


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## **Steps**

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