Action

This object controls what to do if a Question object is answered positively.

To work, it must be a child of the Question object that should trigger its activation.

However, It can also be used without a question parent. In this instance, the action will be triggered immediately.

nxAction_01.mp4

The Spawn Particles action is a child of the If Age question. As a result, particles are spawned when the parent particles are older than 45 frames.


Action

This setting controls what kind of action is performed.

The default mode is Set which will be explained first.

Other options are, Add, Spawn, Kill and Stop Loop are explained further down the page.

Set mode

This mode sets the value of the chosen particle property.

nxAction_Set_01.mp4

In this animation, with the Action as Set, particles assume the new radius when their age is over 1 second. The Weight is at 100%, driving an immediate change.

Weight

The weight applied when setting the particle’s properties.