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[[File:Action_Menu_Expressions.png|thumb|An example of Expressions menu in Action Menu.]] | [[File:Action_Menu_Expressions.png|thumb|An example of Expressions menu in the Action Menu.]] | ||
'''Expressions''' are a feature of VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/avatars|avatars]]. They | '''Expressions''' are a feature of VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/avatars|avatars]]. They let you run actions or toggles on your avatar, mainly through the [[Special:MyLanguage/Action Menu|action Menu]] or the Expressions wing on the [[Special:MyLanguage/Quick Menu|quick menu]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/Main Menu|main menu]]. They are user-customized menus and actions designed for flexible, easy access to avatar features. | ||
More information is available at {{VRC link|https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/expression-menu-and-controls|Avatar Creators Docs}}. | |||
==Expressions menu== | ==Expressions menu== | ||
The in-game Expressions menu is accessible through the Action Menu | The in-game Expressions menu is accessible through the Action Menu or the Expressions wing on the Quick Menu or Main Menu in any version of VRChat. Changes are transferred globally to other users, ensuring synchronization. | ||
==Expressions in the SDK == | ==Expressions in the SDK== | ||
Expressions are edited | Expressions are edited using parameters in the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK|VRChat SDK]]. | ||
===Base expressions=== | ===Base expressions=== | ||
*Wave | When no expressions are configured, a default expression menu with base animations is added to the avatar, containing: | ||
*Clap | * Wave | ||
*Point | * Clap | ||
*Cheer | * Point | ||
*Dance | * Cheer | ||
*Backflip | * Dance | ||
*Die | * Backflip | ||
*Sadness | * Die | ||
* Sadness | |||
===Custom expressions=== | ===Custom expressions=== | ||
To add custom expressions, | To add custom expressions, create an '''Expression Menu''' file and an '''Expression Parameter''' file, then attach them to the VRChat Avatar Descriptor. The menu defines parameter entries shown on your avatar’s Expression menus. The parameters are the '''variables''' the menu controls. You also specify details such as whether parameters must be synchronized for other users. | ||
====Controls==== | ====Controls==== | ||
You can create | You can create up to 8 controls per page. When creating a control, choose its type: | ||
* Button | |||
*Button | * Toggle | ||
*Toggle | * Sub Menu | ||
*Sub Menu | * Two Axis Puppet | ||
*Two Axis Puppet | |||
* Four Axis Puppet | * Four Axis Puppet | ||
*Radial Puppet | * Radial Puppet | ||
=====Puppet Menu Example===== | =====Puppet Menu Example===== | ||
[[File:PuppetMenu.gif|thumb|Example of the Action Menu and Face Mirror in use.]] | [[File:PuppetMenu.gif|thumb|Example of the Action Menu and Face Mirror in use.]] | ||
As you move your joystick | As you move your joystick, touchpad, or mouse in different directions, you change animation parameters to blend between moods (e.g., "happy" and "surprised"). Any parameter can be controlled from this menu. | ||
You can | You can open one menu on either hand (or both). By default, flick to select an option. In Action Menu settings, you can choose to use the Trigger. To back out of a selection in the Expressions menu, pull the trigger. | ||
==Official resources== | ==Official resources== | ||
*{{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_6168d07b-f55c-40bc-8077-749dde39983c|Avatar 3.0 Hub}} world on VRChat | * {{VRC link|https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_6168d07b-f55c-40bc-8077-749dde39983c|Avatar 3.0 Hub}} world on VRChat | ||
*[https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/expression-menu-and-controls/ Expression Menu and Controls] on Creator Docs | * [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/expression-menu-and-controls/ Expression Menu and Controls] on Creator Docs | ||
*[https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/playable-layers Playable Layers] on Creator Docs | * [https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/playable-layers Playable Layers] on Creator Docs | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Avatar features]] | [[Category:Avatar features]] | ||
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Expressions are a feature of VRChat avatars. They let you run actions or toggles on your avatar, mainly through the action Menu or the Expressions wing on the quick menu or main menu. They are user-customized menus and actions designed for flexible, easy access to avatar features.
More information is available at Avatar Creators Docs.
The in-game Expressions menu is accessible through the Action Menu or the Expressions wing on the Quick Menu or Main Menu in any version of VRChat. Changes are transferred globally to other users, ensuring synchronization.
Expressions in the SDK
Expressions are edited using parameters in the VRChat SDK.
Base expressions
When no expressions are configured, a default expression menu with base animations is added to the avatar, containing:
- Wave
- Clap
- Point
- Cheer
- Dance
- Backflip
- Die
- Sadness
Custom expressions
To add custom expressions, create an Expression Menu file and an Expression Parameter file, then attach them to the VRChat Avatar Descriptor. The menu defines parameter entries shown on your avatar’s Expression menus. The parameters are the variables the menu controls. You also specify details such as whether parameters must be synchronized for other users.
Controls
You can create up to 8 controls per page. When creating a control, choose its type:
- Button
- Toggle
- Sub Menu
- Two Axis Puppet
- Four Axis Puppet
- Radial Puppet
Puppet Menu Example
As you move your joystick, touchpad, or mouse in different directions, you change animation parameters to blend between moods (e.g., "happy" and "surprised"). Any parameter can be controlled from this menu.
You can open one menu on either hand (or both). By default, flick to select an option. In Action Menu settings, you can choose to use the Trigger. To back out of a selection in the Expressions menu, pull the trigger.
Official resources
- Avatar 3.0 Hub world on VRChat
- Expression Menu and Controls on Creator Docs
- Playable Layers on Creator Docs
