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 on activation and remote access options.

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.

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