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Particle System: Shape

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Beginner

+10 XP

20 Mins

(140)

Overview

Summary

The Shape module defines the surface from which particles are emitted and can drastically change the appearance of your particle effect. All the shapes have properties that define their dimensions, except for Mesh, which will follow the details of the mesh you select. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the options in the Shape module.

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Last updated: January 05, 2021

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