Overview

The Apply Effect resource Resource allows the author to apply animations and visual effects on applicable objects in the sceneScene, such as a character or scene object. An effect can be an animation or some form of particle effect. It can be a powerful tool for bringing the character to life, or for allowing objects in your environment Environment to react in response to the learner.

Required Fields

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Optional Fields

Events

Open, Activate. In order to stop an effect, you have to use the Deactivate Resource to deactivate the resourceResource.  Other options are a Close Frame Resource or End Script Resource.

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In this example we are in the Office environment. I want to apply an effect to Chad (the character). I will have him go from sitting in the chair to standing.

• In a separate scriptScript, I’ve spawned Chad into the environment using the Spawn Asset resource Resource.

• Add the object the effect will be applied to in the Scene Objects frame Frame (or another frame Frame in the script Script of your choosing). In this case, I will add Chad as a Scene Object:

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• (Optional) In this instance, I’ve added a Screen Message letting the learner know what is happening in the sceneScene:

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• When the Screen Message closes, I will play the Apply Effect Resource:

  • World Objects = Chad (the Scene Object that will display the effect)

  • Effects = *Sitting to Stand Angry (the effect to be applied)

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*The Effect comes from your own catalogsCatalogs.

• (Optional) To give the scene Scene more realism, I’ve added a Facial Expression and Look At Resources so that Chad has an angry expression on his face and when he stands he is looking at the learner:

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This is what the frames Frames would look like for the above scripting:

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