Special Effect - Revision history

Frank@tygron.nl at 08:05, 24 April 2026

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Frank@tygron.nl at 12:29, 21 February 2023

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			[[File:Api_tools_visual.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|[[Special Effect]]s in relation to [[Particle Emitter]]s and [[Environment]]al effects]]
	Special Effects consist of one or more particle emitter components, that can be visualized in the [[3D Visualization]] for a more impactful visual appearance. Each ''Particle Emitter component'' references a [[Particle Emitter]] type and has an offset in reference to the location of the Special Effect.		Special Effects consist of one or more particle emitter components, that can be visualized in the [[3D Visualization]] for a more impactful visual appearance. Each ''Particle Emitter component'' references a [[Particle Emitter]] type and has an offset in reference to the location of the Special Effect.

Frank@tygron.nl at 12:28, 21 February 2023

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	* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.		* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.		* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.
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			* [[Particle Emitter]]s
	}}		}}
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Frank@tygron.nl at 12:20, 21 February 2023

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-Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the [[3D Visualization]]. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[project area]].
+Special Effects consist of one or more particle emitter components, that can be visualized in the [[3D Visualization]] for a more impactful visual appearance. Each ''Particle Emitter component'' references a [[Particle Emitter]] type and has an offset in reference to the location of the Special Effect.
-Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D Visualization]]. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.
+Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D Visualization]]. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows. These are not considered Special Effects.
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Frank@tygron.nl at 12:12, 21 February 2023

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	Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the [[3D Visualization]]. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[project area]].		Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the [[3D Visualization]]. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[project area]].

	Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D ~~visualization~~]]. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.		Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D Visualization]]. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.

	==Particles==		==Particles==

Frank@tygron.nl at 12:20, 30 January 2023

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	Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the 3D ~~world~~. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[~~3D world~~]].		Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the [[3D Visualization]]. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[project area]].

	Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D ~~world~~]] ~~when they are visualized~~. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.		Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D visualization]]. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.

	==Particles==		==Particles==

Maxim@tygron.com at 15:44, 5 October 2022

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	~~{{learned\|what Special Effects are\| how Special Effects relate to the {{software}}}}~~

	~~Special Effects are effects that can be added to a model to make it more realistic. They are visual additions to the [[3D world]].~~
	~~<!--{{editor location\|special effects}}-->~~
	~~==Special effects and particles==~~
	Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the 3D world. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[3D world]].		Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the 3D world. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[3D world]].

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 12:30, 27 May 2021

2021-05-27T12:30:58Z

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	==Special effects and particles==		==Special effects and particles==
	Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the 3D world. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[3D world]].		Special Effects consist of particles, which are the actual visual elements as displayed in the 3D world. A Special Effect is a collection of one or more of such particles. Special Effects have a point location in the [[3D world]].

			Some [[Function]]s provided by default by the {{software}}, have their own particles which automatically appear in the [[3D world]] when they are visualized. Examples include some types of windmills, chimneys, and some cows.

	==Particles==		==Particles==

Rudolf@tygron.nl: /* Particles */

2021-05-27T12:22:29Z

Particles

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	The following particles are available:		The following particles are available:
	{{Special effects\|suppresscategory=true\|allowselflinks=true\|		{{Special effects\|suppresscategory=true\|allowselflinks=true\|
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Large)\| description=A thick, near opaque smoke as from an uncontrolled fire.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]].}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Large)\| description=A thick, near opaque smoke as from an uncontrolled fire.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Medium)\| description=A some effect as from an oversized bonfire.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Medium)\| description=A some effect as from an oversized bonfire.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Small)\| description=A smoke effect akin to a smoldering object on the ground.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Small)\| description=A smoke effect akin to a smoldering object on the ground.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Explosion\| description=A small, periodic, shooting flash.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Explosion\| description=A small, periodic, shooting flash.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Red)\| description=A flashing red light.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Red)\| description=A flashing red light.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Yellow)\| description=A constant downward illumination, such as for a streetlight.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Yellow)\| description=A constant downward illumination, such as for a streetlight.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Oil Flames\| description=A continuous fire effect with some smoke.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Oil Flames\| description=A continuous fire effect with some smoke.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Shockwave\| description=Red concentric circles continuously emanating from a central point in a flashing fashion.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Shockwave\| description=Red concentric circles continuously emanating from a central point in a flashing fashion.}}
			<!--
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Jet Smoke\| description=White smoke staying in the same location.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Construction Smoke\| description=Yellow smoke floating slightly upward.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Duiker Intake\| description=Bubbles emitting horizontally.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Fountain\| description=Water jetting gently upwards and falling down again.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Sparks\| description=Small periodic fiery flash.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Rock Fountain\| description=Jet of water slightly upwards and falling down again.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Windmill Fans\| description=Top of a wind turbine, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Crane Arm\| description=The top of a construction crane slowly moving clockwise and counterclokwise for a few seconds each.}}

			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Ferris Wheel\| description=The main wheel of a ferris wheel, rotating, with flashing colored lights.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Windmill Fans Large\| description=A larger version of the top of a wind turbine, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Bouncing Cow Head\| description=The head of a cow moving up and down.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Power Lines\| description=Power lines (currently not visualized).}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Traditional Windmill Fans\| description=The blades of a traditional windmill, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Traditional Windmill Head\| description=The top of a traditional windmill, which the blades are commonly attached to.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			-->
	}}		}}

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	{{article end\|		{{article end\|
	notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.		notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.
			* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.		* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.
	}}		}}
	* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	{{editor tools nav}}		{{editor tools nav}}

	[[Category:Items]]		[[Category:Items]]

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 11:56, 27 May 2021

2021-05-27T11:56:48Z

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	{{article end\|		{{article end\|
	notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.		notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.
			* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.
	}}		}}
			* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	{{editor tools nav}}		{{editor tools nav}}

	[[Category:Items]]		[[Category:Items]]

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	The following particles are available:		The following particles are available:
	{{Special effects\|suppresscategory=true\|allowselflinks=true\|		{{Special effects\|suppresscategory=true\|allowselflinks=true\|
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Large)\| description=A thick, near opaque smoke as from an uncontrolled fire.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]].}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Large)\| description=A thick, near opaque smoke as from an uncontrolled fire.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Medium)\| description=A some effect as from an oversized bonfire.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Medium)\| description=A some effect as from an oversized bonfire.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Small)\| description=A smoke effect akin to a smoldering object on the ground.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Chimney Smoke (Small)\| description=A smoke effect akin to a smoldering object on the ground.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Explosion\| description=A small, periodic, shooting flash.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Explosion\| description=A small, periodic, shooting flash.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Red)\| description=A flashing red light.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Red)\| description=A flashing red light.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Yellow)\| description=A constant downward illumination, such as for a streetlight.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Light (Yellow)\| description=A constant downward illumination, such as for a streetlight.}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Oil Flames\| description=A continuous fire effect with some smoke.\|environment=~~Affected~~ by [[wind direction]]}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Oil Flames\| description=A continuous fire effect with some smoke.\|environment=Horizontal movement as if blown aside by [[wind direction]].}}
	{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Shockwave\| description=Red concentric circles continuously emanating from a central point in a flashing fashion.}}		{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Shockwave\| description=Red concentric circles continuously emanating from a central point in a flashing fashion.}}
			<!--
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Jet Smoke\| description=White smoke staying in the same location.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Construction Smoke\| description=Yellow smoke floating slightly upward.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Duiker Intake\| description=Bubbles emitting horizontally.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Fountain\| description=Water jetting gently upwards and falling down again.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Sparks\| description=Small periodic fiery flash.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Rock Fountain\| description=Jet of water slightly upwards and falling down again.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Windmill Fans\| description=Top of a wind turbine, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Crane Arm\| description=The top of a construction crane slowly moving clockwise and counterclokwise for a few seconds each.}}

			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Ferris Wheel\| description=The main wheel of a ferris wheel, rotating, with flashing colored lights.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Windmill Fans Large\| description=A larger version of the top of a wind turbine, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Bouncing Cow Head\| description=The head of a cow moving up and down.}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Power Lines\| description=Power lines (currently not visualized).}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Traditional Windmill Fans\| description=The blades of a traditional windmill, rotating.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			{{Special effects\|type=row\|name=Traditional Windmill Head\| description=The top of a traditional windmill, which the blades are commonly attached to.\|environment=Orientation dictated by [[wind direction]].}}
			-->
	}}		}}

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	{{article end\|		{{article end\|
	notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.		notes=* The location of a particle relative to the Special Effect they are part of is considered an offset. This means that if the Special Effect is moved, the particle is moved along with it and will still be location on the same offset relative to the Special Effect's new location as it was to the old location.
			* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.		* More particle effects exist, but are not accessible via the [[Editor]]. This is intentional, as the inaccessible particles are only intended for use with a number of default [[Function]]s.
	}}		}}
	* Although it is not possible to set a height for particles via the [[Editor]], particles also have a height included in their coordinate, meaning they can also exist above or below ground.
	{{editor tools nav}}		{{editor tools nav}}

	[[Category:Items]]		[[Category:Items]]