You can start Chaos Anima from the Start menu, or from the desktop shortcut created with the installation.

Anima Designer with a scene loaded

Chaos Anima Licensing requires Internet connection at all times. 

If Anima loads a licensing error, make sure you have uninterrupted Internet access first. 

Check the Chaos License Quick Start Guide article for more information.

If you opted to install Anima for 3ds Max, upon launching 3ds Max, you can find Anima's menu.

For more information on Anima in 3ds Max, see the Using 3ds Max Plugin page.

If you opted to install Anima for Cinema 4D, upon launching Cinema 4D, you can find Anima's menu under Extensions.

For more information about Anima in Cinema 4D, see the Using Cinema 4D Plugin page.

If you opted to install Anima for Unreal Engine, upon launching Unreal, you can find Anima's menu under Edit.

For more information about Anima in Unreal Engine, see the Using Unreal Engine page.

For Anima Drop in 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Unreal Engine, a running Chaos license is required. 

Make sure you have uninterrupted Internet connection and you have signed in your Chaos license account. 

Check the Chaos License Quick Start Guide article for more information on activation and remote access options.

This video introduces Anima 6, the latest version of Chaos's animation software, highlighting its new features and improvements for creating realistic animated characters and traffic simulations.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Realistic Character Animation: Anima utilizes high-precision scans of real actors to generate lifelike animated characters. It offers intuitive controls and real-time feedback, simplifying the process of adding these characters to scenes. The characters are designed to navigate environments naturally, avoiding obstacles and interacting realistically. Anima provides a library of over 4,000 customizable characters that are render-ready for seamless integration with various rendering engines. 
• Cross-Platform Integration: Anima integrates with popular 3D software like 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine, ensuring a consistent user experience across different platforms.
• Enhanced Storytelling: The software aims to enhance storytelling in architectural visualizations by adding motion, scale, and context.

What's New in Anima 6:

• Branding and Licensing: Anima 6 features a refreshed logo aligning with the Chaos brand and introduces network licenses, allowing teams to share access. 
• Smart Traffic Simulation: A significant new feature is the introduction of tools for simulating realistic urban traffic. This system generates vehicle routes that adhere to international traffic regulations and coordinates interactions between vehicles and pedestrians. A growing library of animated vehicles with customizable appearances is also included.
• Improved User Interface and Performance: The software boasts an efficient new user interface and a next-generation graphics engine. These improvements lead to faster performance, smoother playback, and better rendering, especially in complex scenes. 
• Feature Demonstration: The video includes a demonstration of the new traffic simulator, showcasing its setup and use. It also highlights the user-friendly interface, improved performance, and how to adjust vehicle and pedestrian paths, add traffic lights, and customize vehicle colors. The demonstration also illustrates Anima's adaptability to terrain changes like hills and stairs. 

Additional Information:

• A free trial of Anima is available on the Chaos website. 
• Learning resources and support are provided to help new users.