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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 are effects that can be added to a model to make it more realistic. They are visual additions to the [[3D world]].
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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==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]].
 
==Particles==
All particles are wholy defined by their visual appearance. Some particles are static, and will always display the same way. Other particles can be affected by environmental factors, such as [[wind direction]].
 
The following particles are available:
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  {{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 (Medium)| description=A some effect as from an oversized bonfire.|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=Affected by [[wind direction]]}}
  {{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 (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=Shockwave| description=Red concentric circles continuously  emanating from a central point in a flashing fashion.}}
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Particles can have their own location, relative to the Special Effect they are a part of.


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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.
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 21 February 2023

Special Effects in relation to Particle Emitters and Environmental 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.

Some Functions provided by default by the Tygron Platform, 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.

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 Functions.

See also

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Environment
Sun angle • Solar Panels • Lighting • Weather
Cinematics
Special Effects • Particle Emitters
Screenshot
GIF animation • Video recording
Geo Plugins
Error Logs • Geo Links • Geo Options • Sources
Editor
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