Trapcode Elements is fully compatible with CC 2014, CC 2017, and CC 2018 or later. Red Giants Trapcode Particular version 4.1 (Fluid Dynamics) is also required. Please note that this product is not yet compatible with Trapcode Particular V5. Trapcode Elements uses Fluid Dynamics to achieve most of the Fire and Air simulations, all of the projects have been carefully optimized and include proxy simulations that can be toggled in place of the main effect to dramatically speed up your workflow. Think of this as an expanded library of powerful VFX tools that are always available to you whenever you need them!