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Expressions are a feature of [[Avatars]], that allow you to add a multitude of Animations to it, that are accessible through the Expressions Menu.
== Expressions ==
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Expressions are a feature of {{VRC link/Wiki|Avatars}} .
They allow you to run various Actions on your avatar.
 
They can be used mainly through the {{VRC link/Wiki|Action Menu}} .
 
Expressions are player customized menus and actions meant to allow flexibility and easy access to avatar features.
 
You can find more information at {{VRC link|https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/expression-menu-and-controls|Avatar Creators Docs}}
 
=== In Game Menu ===
 
The in game Menu expression is accessible through the Action Menu and is usable as well on desktop or in VR.
It's made of all the different kind of buttons that the menu can have, and each type of menu will transfer an information to the avatar controllers to execute actions.
 
Those information are transferred through network to others users so information is synchronized.
 
=== Unity ===
 
The expressions are edited with the rest of the avatar in the Unity Editor.
 
==== Base Expressions ====
 
When no expressions are configured, a default expression menu with base animations is added to the avatar.
 
It contains the following entries :
 
* Wave
* Clap
* Point
* Cheer
* Dance
* Backflip
* Die
* Sadness
 
==== Custom Expressions ====
 
To add custom expressions, you need to create a '''Expression Menu''' file and a '''Expression Parameter''' file, then add them to the VRChat Avatar Descriptor.
 
The Menu will allow you to create the entries that will translate into in game menus for your avatar.
 
The parameters are the '''variables''' that are controlled by the Menu. You will also define technical information about those variables like if they need to be synchronized for other users.
 
[[Category:Stubs]]

Revision as of 20:46, 2 August 2024

Expressions

Expressions are a feature of This links to an official page on the VRC Wiki. Avatars . They allow you to run various Actions on your avatar.

They can be used mainly through the This links to an official page on the VRC Wiki. Action Menu .

Expressions are player customized menus and actions meant to allow flexibility and easy access to avatar features.

You can find more information at Official VRChat source Avatar Creators Docs

In Game Menu

The in game Menu expression is accessible through the Action Menu and is usable as well on desktop or in VR. It's made of all the different kind of buttons that the menu can have, and each type of menu will transfer an information to the avatar controllers to execute actions.

Those information are transferred through network to others users so information is synchronized.

Unity

The expressions are edited with the rest of the avatar in the Unity Editor.

Base Expressions

When no expressions are configured, a default expression menu with base animations is added to the avatar.

It contains the following entries :

  • Wave
  • Clap
  • Point
  • Cheer
  • Dance
  • Backflip
  • Die
  • Sadness

Custom Expressions

To add custom expressions, you need to create a Expression Menu file and a Expression Parameter file, then add them to the VRChat Avatar Descriptor.

The Menu will allow you to create the entries that will translate into in game menus for your avatar.

The parameters are the variables that are controlled by the Menu. You will also define technical information about those variables like if they need to be synchronized for other users.