Avatar Dynamics - Revision history

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2026-07-20T20:18:15Z

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	{{Stub\|Not much information here! You can [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:How to Contribute\|contribute]], by expanding and proofreading this article, in accordance with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Manual of Style\|Manual of Style]].}}		{{Stub\|Not much information here! You can [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:How to Contribute\|contribute]], by expanding and proofreading this article, in accordance with the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Manual of Style\|Manual of Style]].}}
	'''Avatar Dynamics''', is an [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]] feature, initially introduced to VRChat on {{~~#time: F j, Y~~ \| April 21, 2022 }}<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/avatar-dynamics-live VRChat Blog: Avatar Dynamics Live]</ref>. is a set of features to add more interactions between avatars. Replacing older avatar components, and adding new options for avatars. This release also introduced a new permission system to let people set who can interact with these new features.		'''Avatar Dynamics''', is an [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]] feature, initially introduced to VRChat on {{Date\|April 21, 2022}}<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/avatar-dynamics-live VRChat Blog: Avatar Dynamics Live]</ref>. is a set of features to add more interactions between avatars. Replacing older avatar components, and adding new options for avatars. This release also introduced a new permission system to let people set who can interact with these new features.

	== PhysBones == <!--T:2-->		== PhysBones == <!--T:2-->
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	* '''Constant''' keeps a parameter active while a matching sender stays inside the receiver.		* '''Constant''' keeps a parameter active while a matching sender stays inside the receiver.
	* '''On Enter''' activates for one frame when a matching sender enters, optionally requiring a minimum velocity.		* '''On Enter''' activates for one frame when a matching sender enters, optionally requiring a minimum velocity.
	* '''Proximity''' outputs a float from `0.0` to `1.0` based on how close the sender is to the center of the receiver.		* '''Proximity''' outputs a float from `{{formatnum:0.0}}` to `{{formatnum:1.0}}` based on how close the sender is to the center of the receiver.

	=== Tags and parameters === <!--T:23-->		=== Tags and parameters === <!--T:23-->

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2026-07-19T01:52:09Z

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	'''Avatar Dynamics''', is an [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]] feature, initially introduced to VRChat on April 21, 2022<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/avatar-dynamics-live VRChat Blog: Avatar Dynamics Live]</ref>. is a set of features to add more interactions between avatars. Replacing older avatar components, and adding new options for avatars. This release also introduced a new permission system to let people set who can interact with these new features.		'''Avatar Dynamics''', is an [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars\|avatar]] feature, initially introduced to VRChat on {{#time: F j, Y \| April 21, 2022 }}<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/avatar-dynamics-live VRChat Blog: Avatar Dynamics Live]</ref>. is a set of features to add more interactions between avatars. Replacing older avatar components, and adding new options for avatars. This release also introduced a new permission system to let people set who can interact with these new features.

	==PhysBones== <!--T:2-->		== PhysBones == <!--T:2-->

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	PhysBones is a dynamic physics system for avatars that allows users to create secondary movements and interactive bones in VRChat. It is used to simulate more natural behaviors in parts of the avatar, responding to physical manipulations through parameters related to movement, gravity, and collisions.		PhysBones is a dynamic physics system for avatars that allows users to create secondary movements and interactive bones in VRChat. It is used to simulate more natural behaviors in parts of the avatar, responding to physical manipulations through parameters related to movement, gravity, and collisions.

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	Contacts are a system that allows avatars to detect collisions with itself or other avatars. These collisions can then be used to drive Animator parameters and perform many kinds of interaction effects.		Contacts are a system that allows avatars to detect collisions with itself or other avatars. These collisions can then be used to drive Animator parameters and perform many kinds of interaction effects.

	===Contact Senders=== <!--T:17-->		=== Contact Senders === <!--T:17-->

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	On avatars, the ''Colliders'' section of the [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatar Descriptor\|Avatar Descriptor]] also creates built-in Contact Senders for common body parts such as hands and fingers.		On avatars, the ''Colliders'' section of the [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatar Descriptor\|Avatar Descriptor]] also creates built-in Contact Senders for common body parts such as hands and fingers.

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	* '''Proximity''' outputs a float from `0.0` to `1.0` based on how close the sender is to the center of the receiver.		* '''Proximity''' outputs a float from `0.0` to `1.0` based on how close the sender is to the center of the receiver.

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	Contacts only interact when a sender and receiver share at least one matching collision tag. The receiver's ''Parameter'' field determines which Animator parameter is updated. Depending on the Animator parameter type, the value may be interpreted as a float, int, or bool.		Contacts only interact when a sender and receiver share at least one matching collision tag. The receiver's ''Parameter'' field determines which Animator parameter is updated. Depending on the Animator parameter type, the value may be interpreted as a float, int, or bool.

	===Debugging=== <!--T:25-->		=== Debugging === <!--T:25-->

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	In Unity, Contact gizmos appear when Gizmos are enabled and the contact or one of its parents is selected. In VRChat, the Avatar Dynamics overlay can also be used to visualize Contacts and PhysBones during testing.		In Unity, Contact gizmos appear when Gizmos are enabled and the contact or one of its parents is selected. In VRChat, the Avatar Dynamics overlay can also be used to visualize Contacts and PhysBones during testing.

	==Permissions== <!--T:8-->		== Permissions == <!--T:8-->

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	The Avatar Dynamics permission system gives you complete control over who can interact with your avatar and how:		The Avatar Dynamics permission system gives you complete control over who can interact with your avatar and how:

	===Global Permissions=== <!--T:10-->		=== Global Permissions === <!--T:10-->

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	Choose “Everyone,” “Friends,” or “Nobody” as a default setting for all users.		Choose “Everyone,” “Friends,” or “Nobody” as a default setting for all users.

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	Individually grant or deny avatar interaction permissions for specific users.		Individually grant or deny avatar interaction permissions for specific users.

	===Quick Toggle/Safe Mode=== <!--T:14-->		=== Quick Toggle/Safe Mode === <!--T:14-->

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	==Official resources==		== Official resources ==
	* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-components/ Avatar Components] on Creator Docs		* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-components/ Avatar Components] on Creator Docs
	* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/physbones/ PhysBones] on Creator Docs		* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/physbones/ PhysBones] on Creator Docs
	* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] on Creator Docs		* [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] on Creator Docs

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2026-06-19T16:31:46Z

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	~~{{Noticebox/unreleased}}~~		Box-shaped contacts are available for both avatars and worlds, with configurable width, height, and depth. Box-shaped contact receivers also support an additional proximity calculation mode based on the distance from the sender to the positive Z face of the box.
	A box shape for contacts is in development and planned for a future SDK release<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/vrchat-creators-roadmap-march-2026/48077 'VRChat Creators Roadmap (March 2026)'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref><ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-19-march-2026/48078 'Developer Update - 19 March 2026'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref>. Box-shaped contacts ~~will be~~ available for both avatars and worlds, with configurable width, height, and depth. Box-shaped contact receivers ~~will~~ also support an additional proximity calculation mode based on the distance from the sender to the positive Z face of the box.

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Usr 8d13ee19-2373-4cfa-ae84-7a6e9275b32c: Detailed the topic "PhysBones"

2026-06-17T20:41:47Z

Detailed the topic "PhysBones"

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	~~Physbones~~ allows ~~for~~ secondary ~~motion~~ and ~~interact-able~~ bones ~~for avatars~~. ~~Allowing users~~ to ~~grab~~, ~~move~~, and ~~manipulate avatar parts (e.g., hair, ears)~~.		PhysBones is a dynamic physics system for avatars that allows users to create secondary movements and interactive bones in VRChat. It is used to simulate more natural behaviors in parts of the avatar, responding to physical manipulations through parameters related to movement, gravity, and collisions.

	==Contacts== <!--T:5-->		==Contacts== <!--T:5-->

Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Simplify SDK category.

2026-04-16T02:39:55Z

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			[[Category:Features{{#translation:}}]]
			[[Category:SDK{{#translation:}}]] <!-- remove once PhysBones and/or Contacts gets it's own page. Avatar Dynamics is a system. -->
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	A '''Contact Sender''' defines a collision volume that can be detected by a matching Contact Receiver. Senders can use a sphere or capsule shape, a root transform, local position and rotation offsets, and one or more collision tags.		A '''Contact Sender''' defines a collision volume that can be detected by a matching Contact Receiver. Senders can use a sphere or capsule shape, a root transform, local position and rotation offsets, and one or more collision tags.

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	{{Noticebox/unreleased}}		{{Noticebox/unreleased}}
	A box shape for contacts is in development and planned for a future SDK release<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/vrchat-creators-roadmap-march-2026/48077 'VRChat Creators Roadmap (March 2026)'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref><ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-19-march-2026/48078 'Developer Update - 19 March 2026'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref>. Box-shaped contacts will be available for both avatars and worlds, with configurable width, height, and depth. Box-shaped contact receivers will also support an additional proximity calculation mode based on the distance from the sender to the positive Z face of the box.		A box shape for contacts is in development and planned for a future SDK release<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/vrchat-creators-roadmap-march-2026/48077 'VRChat Creators Roadmap (March 2026)'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref><ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-19-march-2026/48078 'Developer Update - 19 March 2026'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref>. Box-shaped contacts will be available for both avatars and worlds, with configurable width, height, and depth. Box-shaped contact receivers will also support an additional proximity calculation mode based on the distance from the sender to the positive Z face of the box.

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	[[Category:Needs images]]		[[Category:Needs images{{#translation:}}]]
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Usr 40be82e7-f7d5-4548-b314-3fc7b26d22ee: box, box, box!

2026-03-19T21:12:24Z

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	A '''Contact Sender''' defines a collision volume that can be detected by a matching Contact Receiver. Senders can use a sphere or capsule shape, a root transform, local position and rotation offsets, and one or more collision tags.		A '''Contact Sender''' defines a collision volume that can be detected by a matching Contact Receiver. Senders can use a sphere or capsule shape, a root transform, local position and rotation offsets, and one or more collision tags.

			{{Noticebox/unreleased}}
			A box shape for contacts is in development and planned for a future SDK release<ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/vrchat-creators-roadmap-march-2026/48077 'VRChat Creators Roadmap (March 2026)'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref><ref>[https://ask.vrchat.com/t/developer-update-19-march-2026/48078 'Developer Update - 19 March 2026'] on ''[[ask.vrchat.com]]''.</ref>. Box-shaped contacts will be available for both avatars and worlds, with configurable width, height, and depth. Box-shaped contact receivers will also support an additional proximity calculation mode based on the distance from the sender to the positive Z face of the box.

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Usr adbb8876-cc64-48a6-adf5-8ee651bc98f4: /* Quick Toggle/Panic Mode */ "Panic Mode" -> "Safe Mode"

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Quick Toggle/Panic Mode: "Panic Mode" -> "Safe Mode"

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	Individually grant or deny avatar interaction permissions for specific users.		Individually grant or deny avatar interaction permissions for specific users.

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