Add a Particle Emitter
From Shoot Em Up Kit
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Uses of Particle Emitters
Particle Emitters play a particle effect such as smoke or rain.
Add a Particle Emitter
To add a Particle Emitter to the scene click the Particle Emitter icon on the Tools Menu and the cursor will change to a Particle Emitter icon. Move the icon to the required position and click to place it.
To move the Particle Emitter, use the Move Gizmo, or use the spin controls in the Properties window.
Properties Window
The Properties window will open when a Particle Emitter is added or selected:
Properties:
Name | Name of the Particle Emitter |
Position | The position of the Particle Emitter |
Rotation | The angle of the Particle Emitter |
Particle | The particle effect to be used. Click the name to select one. |
Attach to Camera | Check the box to make the Particle Emitter move with the camera |
Hidden | Check to hide the particle emitter in game |
Enabled | Specifies whether the Particle Emitter is switched on |
Display List of Particle Emitters in Level
To get a list of all the Particle Emitters in the level, hold down CTRL when clicking the Particle Emitter icon on the Tools menu.