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	'''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 ==		== PhysBones ==
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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 ===		=== Tags and parameters ===

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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==		== PhysBones ==

	''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Physbones\|Physbones]] for more detailed information.''		''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Physbones\|Physbones]] for more detailed information.''
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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.

	==Contacts==		== Contacts ==

	''See also [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] for more detailed information.''		''See also [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] for more detailed information.''
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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===		=== Contact Senders ===

	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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	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.

	===Contact Receivers===		=== Contact Receivers ===

	A '''Contact Receiver''' listens for matching senders and writes a value to an Animator parameter on the avatar. Receivers can be configured to allow self-contact, other users, or only local evaluation.		A '''Contact Receiver''' listens for matching senders and writes a value to an Animator parameter on the avatar. Receivers can be configured to allow self-contact, other users, or only local evaluation.
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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.

	===Tags and parameters===		=== Tags and parameters ===

	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===		=== Debugging ===

	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==		== Permissions ==

	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===		=== Global Permissions ===

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

	===Per-User Overrides===		=== Per-User Overrides ===

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

	===Quick Toggle/Safe Mode===		=== Quick Toggle/Safe Mode ===

	Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.		Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.

	==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

	==References==		== References ==

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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}}~~		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.

	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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	''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Physbones\|Physbones]] for more detailed information.''		''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Physbones\|Physbones]] for more detailed information.''

	~~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==		==Contacts==

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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.

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

	===Quick Toggle/~~Panic~~ Mode===		===Quick Toggle/Safe Mode===

	Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.		Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.

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 ''See also [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] for more detailed information.''
-Contacts are a system that allows avatars to detect collisions with itself or other avatars. These collisions can then be used to drive the animation controller and perform all sorts of fun 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.
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 Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.
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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]].}}
'''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.

==PhysBones==

''See also [[Special:MyLanguage/Physbones|Physbones]] for more detailed information.''

Physbones allows for secondary motion and interact-able bones for avatars. Allowing users to grab, move, and manipulate avatar parts (e.g., hair, ears).

==Contacts==

''See also [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-dynamics/contacts/ Contacts] for more detailed information.''

Contacts are a system that allows avatars to detect collisions with itself or other avatars. These collisions can then be used to drive the animation controller and perform all sorts of fun effects.

==Permissions==

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

===Global Permissions===

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

===Per-User Overrides===

Individually grant or deny avatar interaction permissions for specific users.

===Quick Toggle/Panic Mode===

Instantly pause all interactions (regardless of any other settings) with one button press in the Quick Menu.

==References==

<references/>

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