In this paper, the principle and model of dendrite simulation with CA method were introduced, the development of which was reviewed and the problem to be further studied were pointed out.

• 介绍了CA方法模拟枝晶生长的原理和模型,评述了CA方法在枝晶模拟方面的发展历程,指出了存在的问题的和进一步研究的方向。