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===Expressions=== | ===Expressions=== | ||
{{Main|Expressions}} | {{Main|Expressions}} | ||
This menu is used to change different features on your avatar, each avatar's expression menu is different. | This menu is used to change different features on your avatar, each avatar's expression menu is different. | ||
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*'''Avatar Height:''' changes the height of your avatar between 0.20M - 5.00M | *'''Avatar Height:''' changes the height of your avatar between 0.20M - 5.00M | ||
*'''Reset Height:''' Sets the height of your avatar back to the default set in Unity. | *'''Reset Height:''' Sets the height of your avatar back to the default set in Unity. | ||
*'''Release Poses:''' Resets poses for [[Physbones]] | *'''Release Poses:''' Resets poses for [[Physbones]] | ||
*'''Reset Avatar:''' Resets all parts of your avatar, including Physbones and saved toggles | *'''Reset Avatar:''' Resets all parts of your avatar, including Physbones and saved toggles | ||
*'''Legacy Fingers:''' Avatars fingers will be animated by SteamVR skeletal data if Disabled | *'''Legacy Fingers:''' Avatars fingers will be animated by SteamVR skeletal data if Disabled | ||
===Emojis=== | ===Emojis & Stickers=== | ||
The emoji sub-menu is | The emoji & stickers sub-menu is for emojis; which appear in the surrounding air, or [[VRChat+#Stickers|stickers]]; which you can place within the [[Worlds|world]] you are in. | ||
====Tools==== | ====Tools==== | ||
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The options sub-menu hosts a plethora of options consisting of Action Menu, nameplates, avatar options and more. | The options sub-menu hosts a plethora of options consisting of Action Menu, nameplates, avatar options and more. | ||
==Using the Action Menu == | ==Using the Action Menu== | ||
[[File:PuppetMenu.gif|thumb|Example of the action menu in use]] | [[File:PuppetMenu.gif|thumb|Example of the action menu in use]] | ||
===Selection Methods=== | ===Selection Methods=== | ||
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Pick mode involves pushing the joystick towards the pie slice and confirming the selection with the trigger on the controller (or mouse click on Desktop). | Pick mode involves pushing the joystick towards the pie slice and confirming the selection with the trigger on the controller (or mouse click on Desktop). | ||
===Closing and Saving === | ===Closing and Saving=== | ||
To close the Action or Expression Menu or any of their folders, choose the Back option at the top of the radial menu. Doing the inverse of opening the action menu will close the menu but remember your place. Reverse this process to return to where you left off. | To close the Action or Expression Menu or any of their folders, choose the Back option at the top of the radial menu. Doing the inverse of opening the action menu will close the menu but remember your place. Reverse this process to return to where you left off. | ||
== Resources== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights="100"> | |||
File:Action Menu.png|Action Menu main page | |||
File:Action Menu Emojis.png|Action Menu emojis page | |||
File:Action Menu Tools.png|Action Menu tools page | |||
File:Action Menu Quick Actions.png|Action Menu quick actions page | |||
File:Action Menu Expressions.png|Action Menu expressions page | |||
File:Action Menu Nameplates.png|Action Menu nameplates page | |||
File:Action Menu Personal Mirror.png|Action Menu personal mirror page | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Resources== | |||
*[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/action-menu Action Menu] page on docs.vrchat.com | *[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/action-menu Action Menu] page on docs.vrchat.com | ||
Latest revision as of 02:01, 11 October 2024
The Action Menu is the primary way to access controls for your avatar and various other quick-access functions. When using an Avatars 3.0 avatar, these controls can be fully customized and can be one of many types. This menu allows you to drive various parameters, informing your avatar on how to react based on how you've set up your animators.
You can open up a max of 2 action menus to control your experience with more flexibility.*
Opening the Action Menu
Opening the Action Menu varies on which control type you are using.
- Keyboard/Mouse: Press R to open.
- VR Controller: Hold down the button that opens up your Quick Menu. Depending on which hand you open the Action Menu with, it will either open up the left or right one.
- Gamepad: Press in on the right thumbstick to open.
- Mobile: Hold down on the menu button.
*The Keyboard/Mouse, Gamepad, and Mobile control types only opens one action menu (left), using both action menus is not possible using these control types.
Layout
When first opening the Action Menu it is separated into 4 sections: Expressions, Emojis, Tools, and Options.
Expressions
- Primary Page: Expressions
This menu is used to change different features on your avatar, each avatar's expression menu is different.
Quick Actions
Quick Actions is a menu under the Expression menu that lets you control various parts of your avatar, the options in this menu are:
- Avatar Height: changes the height of your avatar between 0.20M - 5.00M
- Reset Height: Sets the height of your avatar back to the default set in Unity.
- Release Poses: Resets poses for Physbones
- Reset Avatar: Resets all parts of your avatar, including Physbones and saved toggles
- Legacy Fingers: Avatars fingers will be animated by SteamVR skeletal data if Disabled
Emojis & Stickers
The emoji & stickers sub-menu is for emojis; which appear in the surrounding air, or stickers; which you can place within the world you are in.
Tools
The tools sub-menu is the home of commonly used features, these tools include:
Options
The options sub-menu hosts a plethora of options consisting of Action Menu, nameplates, avatar options and more.
Using the Action Menu
Selection Methods
You can toggle on and off section methods by opening up your Action Menu > Options > Action Menu > Flick Select.
Flick Select
In Flick mode, push the joystick in the direction of the pie slice you want to trigger. Pushing part way shows an indicator of the selection. Pushing all the way triggers the selection.
Pick Select
Pick mode involves pushing the joystick towards the pie slice and confirming the selection with the trigger on the controller (or mouse click on Desktop).
Closing and Saving
To close the Action or Expression Menu or any of their folders, choose the Back option at the top of the radial menu. Doing the inverse of opening the action menu will close the menu but remember your place. Reverse this process to return to where you left off.
Gallery
Action Menu main page
Action Menu emojis page
Action Menu tools page
Action Menu quick actions page
Action Menu expressions page
Action Menu nameplates page
Action Menu personal mirror page
Resources
- Action Menu page on docs.vrchat.com
- What is the Action Menu? on YouTube
