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== Uses of Particle Emitters ==

Particle Emitters play a particle effect such as smoke or rain.


== Add a Particle Emitter ==

To add a Particle Emitter to the scene click the Particle Emitter icon [[File:ToolsMenu07.png|link=]] on the [[ Tools Menu | Tools Menu ]] and the cursor will change to a Particle Emitter icon.  Move the icon to the required position and click to place it. 


To move the Particle Emitter, use the [[ Gizmos | Move Gizmo]], or use the spin controls in the Properties window. 


== Properties Window ==

The Properties window will open when a Particle Emitter is added or selected:
  
[[File:ParticleEmitterProperties.png]]

Properties:

{| class="wikitable"
|'''Name'''
|Name of the Particle Emitter
|-
|'''Position'''
|The position of the Particle Emitter
|-
|'''Rotation'''
|The angle of the Particle Emitter
|-
|'''Particle'''
|The particle effect to be used. Click the name to select one.
|-
|'''Attach to Camera'''
|Check the box to make the Particle Emitter move with the camera
|-
|'''Hidden'''
|Check to hide the particle emitter in game
|-
|'''Enabled'''
|Specifies whether the Particle Emitter is switched on
|}


== Display List of Particle Emitters in Level ==

To get a list of all the Particle Emitters in the level, hold down CTRL when clicking the Particle Emitter icon [[File:ToolsMenu07.png|link=]] on the [[Tools Menu | Tools]] menu.