diff --git a/doc/classes/CPUParticles.xml b/doc/classes/CPUParticles.xml
index 5458a87a9e5..7ea9c61ff32 100644
--- a/doc/classes/CPUParticles.xml
+++ b/doc/classes/CPUParticles.xml
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
+ CPU-based 3D particle emitter.
+ CPU-based 3D particle node used to create a variety of particle systems and effects.
+ See also [Particles], which provides the same functionality with hardware acceleration, but may not run on older devices.
@@ -13,56 +16,77 @@
+ Sets this node's properties to match a given [Particles] node with an assigned [ParticlesMaterial].
+ Restarts the particle emitter.
+ Number of particles emitted in one emission cycle.
+ Initial rotation applied to each particle, in degrees.
+ Each particle's rotation will be animated along this [Curve].
+ Rotation randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial angular velocity applied to each particle. Sets the speed of rotation of the particle.
+ Each particle's angular velocity will vary along this [Curve].
+ Angular velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle animation offset.
+ Each particle's animation offset will vary along this [Curve].
+ Animation offset randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle animation speed.
+ Each particle's animation speed will vary along this [Curve].
+ Animation speed randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Each particle's initial color. If [member texture] is defined, it will be multiplied by this color.
- Each particle's vertex color will vary along this [GradientTexture].
+ Each particle's color will vary along this [Gradient].
+ The rate at which particles lose velocity.
+ Damping will vary along this [Curve].
+ Damping randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle draw order. Uses [enum DrawOrder] values. Default value: [constant DRAW_ORDER_INDEX].
+ The rectangle's extents if [member emission_shape] is set to [const EMISSION_SHAPE_BOX].
@@ -71,134 +95,198 @@
+ Particles will be emitted inside this region. Use [enum EmissionShape] for values. Default value: [constant EMISSION_SHAPE_POINT].
+ The sphere's radius if [enum EmissionShape] is set to [constant EMISSION_SHAPE_SPHERE].
+ If [code]true[/code], particles are being emitted. Default value: [code]true[/code].
+ How rapidly particles in an emission cycle are emitted. If greater than [code]0[/code], there will be a gap in emissions before the next cycle begins. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ The particle system's frame rate is fixed to a value. For instance, changing the value to 2 will make the particles render at 2 frames per second. Note this does not slow down the particle system itself.
+ Align y-axis of particle with the direction of its velocity.
+ If [code]true[/code], particles will not move on the z axis. Default value: [code]false[/code].
+ If [code]true[/code], particles rotate around y-axis by [member angle].
+ Amount of [member spread] in Y/Z plane. A value of [code]1[/code] restricts particles to X/Z plane. Default [code]0[/code].
+ If [code]true[/code], results in fractional delta calculation which has a smoother particles display effect. Default value: [code]true[/code]
+ Gravity applied to every particle. Default value: [code](0, -9.8, 0)[/code].
+ Initial hue variation applied to each particle.
+ Each particle's hue will vary along this [Curve].
+ Hue variation randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial velocity magnitude for each particle. Direction comes from [member spread] and the node's orientation.
+ Initial velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Amount of time each particle will exist. Default value: [code]1[/code].
+ Linear acceleration applied to each particle in the direction of motion.
+ Each particle's linear acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Linear acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ If [code]true[/code], particles use the parent node's coordinate space. If [code]false[/code], they use global coordinates. Default value: [code]true[/code].
+ The [Mesh] used for each particle. If [code]null[/code], particles will be spheres.
+ If [code]true[/code], only one emission cycle occurs. If set [code]true[/code] during a cycle, emission will stop at the cycle's end. Default value: [code]false[/code].
+ Orbital velocity applied to each particle. Makes the particles circle around origin. Specified in number of full rotations around origin per second.
+ Each particle's orbital velocity will vary along this [Curve].
+ Orbital velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle system starts as if it had already run for this many seconds.
+ Radial acceleration applied to each particle. Makes particle accelerate away from origin.
+ Each particle's radial acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Radial acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Emission lifetime randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial scale applied to each particle.
+ Each particle's scale will vary along this [Curve].
+ Scale randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle system's running speed scaling ratio. Default value: [code]1[/code]. A value of [code]0[/code] can be used to pause the particles.
+ Each particle's initial direction range from [code]+spread[/code] to [code]-spread[/code] degrees. Default value: [code]45[/code].
+ Tangential acceleration applied to each particle. Tangential acceleration is perpendicular to the particle's velocity giving the particles a swirling motion.
+ Each particle's tangential acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Tangential acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particles are drawn in the order emitted.
+ Particles are drawn in order of remaining lifetime.
+ Particles are drawn in order of depth.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set initial velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set angular velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set orbital velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set linear acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set radial acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set tangential acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set damping properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set angle properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set scale properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set hue variation properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set animation speed properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set animation offset properties.
+ Represents the size of the [enum Parameter] enum.
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_align_y].
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_rotate_y].
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_disable_z].
+ Represents the size of the [enum Flags] enum.
+ All particles will be emitted from a single point.
+ Particles will be emitted in the volume of a sphere.
+ Particles will be emitted in the volume of a box.
+ Particles will be emitted at a position determined by sampling a random point on the [member emission_point_texture]. Particle color will be modulated by [member emission_color_texture].
+ Particles will be emitted at a position determined by sampling a random point on the [member emission_point_texture]. Particle velocity and rotation will be set based on [member emission_normal_texture]. Particle color will be modulated by [member emission_color_texture].
diff --git a/doc/classes/CPUParticles2D.xml b/doc/classes/CPUParticles2D.xml
index 17c68ccb87e..e045dd850f3 100644
--- a/doc/classes/CPUParticles2D.xml
+++ b/doc/classes/CPUParticles2D.xml
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
+ CPU-based 2D particle emitter.
+ CPU-based 2D particle node used to create a variety of particle systems and effects.
+ See also [Particles2D], which provides the same functionality with hardware acceleration, but may not run on older devices.
+ https://docs.godotengine.org/en/latest/tutorials/2d/particle_systems_2d.html
@@ -13,53 +17,74 @@
+ Sets this node's properties to match a given [Particles2D] node with an assigned [ParticlesMaterial].
+ Restarts the particle emitter.
+ Number of particles emitted in one emission cycle.
+ Initial rotation applied to each particle, in degrees.
+ Each particle's rotation will be animated along this [Curve].
+ Rotation randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial angular velocity applied to each particle. Sets the speed of rotation of the particle.
+ Each particle's angular velocity will vary along this [Curve].
+ Angular velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle animation offset.
+ Each particle's animation offset will vary along this [Curve].
+ Animation offset randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle animation speed.
+ Each particle's animation speed will vary along this [Curve].
+ Animation speed randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Each particle's initial color. If [member texture] is defined, it will be multiplied by this color.
+ Each particle's color will vary along this [Gradient].
+ The rate at which particles lose velocity.
+ Damping will vary along this [Curve].
+ Damping randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle draw order. Uses [enum DrawOrder] values. Default value: [constant DRAW_ORDER_INDEX].
@@ -68,132 +93,194 @@
+ The rectangle's extents if [member emission_shape] is set to [const EMISSION_SHAPE_RECTANGLE].
+ Particles will be emitted inside this region. Use [enum EmissionShape] for values. Default value: [constant EMISSION_SHAPE_POINT].
+ The circle's radius if [member emission_shape] is set to [const EMISSION_SHAPE_CIRCLE].
+ If [code]true[/code], particles are being emitted. Default value: [code]true[/code].
+ How rapidly particles in an emission cycle are emitted. If greater than [code]0[/code], there will be a gap in emissions before the next cycle begins. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ The particle system's frame rate is fixed to a value. For instance, changing the value to 2 will make the particles render at 2 frames per second. Note this does not slow down the simulation of the particle system itself.
+ Align y-axis of particle with the direction of its velocity.
+ If [code]true[/code], results in fractional delta calculation which has a smoother particles display effect. Default value: [code]true[/code]
+ Gravity applied to every particle. Default value: [code](0, 98)[/code].
+ Initial hue variation applied to each particle.
+ Each particle's hue will vary along this [Curve].
+ Hue variation randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial velocity magnitude for each particle. Direction comes from [member spread] and the node's orientation.
+ Initial velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Amount of time each particle will exist. Default value: [code]1[/code].
+ Linear acceleration applied to each particle in the direction of motion.
+ Each particle's linear acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Linear acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ If [code]true[/code], particles use the parent node's coordinate space. If [code]false[/code], they use global coordinates. Default value: [code]true[/code].
+ Normal map to be used for the [member texture] property.
+ If [code]true[/code], only one emission cycle occurs. If set [code]true[/code] during a cycle, emission will stop at the cycle's end. Default value: [code]false[/code].
+ Orbital velocity applied to each particle. Makes the particles circle around origin. Specified in number of full rotations around origin per second.
+ Each particle's orbital velocity will vary along this [Curve].
+ Orbital velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle system starts as if it had already run for this many seconds.
+ Radial acceleration applied to each particle. Makes particle accelerate away from origin.
+ Each particle's radial acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Radial acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Emission lifetime randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Initial scale applied to each particle.
+ Each particle's scale will vary along this [Curve].
+ Scale randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle system's running speed scaling ratio. Default value: [code]1[/code]. A value of [code]0[/code] can be used to pause the particles.
+ Each particle's initial direction range from [code]+spread[/code] to [code]-spread[/code] degrees. Default value: [code]45[/code].
+ Tangential acceleration applied to each particle. Tangential acceleration is perpendicular to the particle's velocity giving the particles a swirling motion.
+ Each particle's tangential acceleration will vary along this [Curve].
+ Tangential acceleration randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ Particle texture. If [code]null[/code] particles will be squares.
+ Particles are drawn in the order emitted.
-
+ Particles are drawn in order of remaining lifetime.
+
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set initial velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set angular velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set orbital velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set linear acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set radial acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set tangential acceleration properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set damping properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set angle properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set scale properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set hue variation properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set animation speed properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set animation offset properties.
+ Represents the size of the [enum Parameter] enum.
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_align_y].
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_rotate_y]. Present for consistency with 3D particle nodes, not used in 2D.
+ Use with [method set_flag] to set [member flag_disable_z]. Present for consistency with 3D particle nodes, not used in 2D.
+ Represents the size of the [enum Flags] enum.
+ All particles will be emitted from a single point.
+ Particles will be emitted on the perimeter of a circle.
+ Particles will be emitted in the area of a rectangle.
+ Particles will be emitted at a position determined by sampling a random point on the [member emission_point_texture]. Particle color will be modulated by [member emission_color_texture].
+ Particles will be emitted at a position determined by sampling a random point on the [member emission_point_texture]. Particle velocity and rotation will be set based on [member emission_normal_texture]. Particle color will be modulated by [member emission_color_texture].
diff --git a/doc/classes/Particles.xml b/doc/classes/Particles.xml
index 7820c63ad73..a29b6214067 100644
--- a/doc/classes/Particles.xml
+++ b/doc/classes/Particles.xml
@@ -55,8 +55,10 @@
Time ratio between each emission. If [code]0[/code] particles are emitted continuously. If [code]1[/code] all particles are emitted simultaneously. Default value: [code]0[/code].
+ The particle system's frame rate is fixed to a value. For instance, changing the value to 2 will make the particles render at 2 frames per second. Note this does not slow down the simulation of the particle system itself.
+ If [code]true[/code], results in fractional delta calculation which has a smoother particles display effect. Default value: [code]true[/code].
Amount of time each particle will exist. Default value: [code]1[/code].
diff --git a/doc/classes/Particles2D.xml b/doc/classes/Particles2D.xml
index de4877b639f..78114e985dc 100644
--- a/doc/classes/Particles2D.xml
+++ b/doc/classes/Particles2D.xml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
How rapidly particles in an emission cycle are emitted. If greater than [code]0[/code], there will be a gap in emissions before the next cycle begins. Default value: [code]0[/code].
- The particle system's frame rate is fixed to a value. For instance, changing the value to 2 will make the particles render at 2 frames per second. Note this does not slow down the particle system itself.
+ The particle system's frame rate is fixed to a value. For instance, changing the value to 2 will make the particles render at 2 frames per second. Note this does not slow down the simulation of the particle system itself.
If [code]true[/code], results in fractional delta calculation which has a smoother particles display effect. Default value: [code]true[/code]
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
If [code]true[/code], particles use the parent node's coordinate space. If [code]false[/code], they use global coordinates. Default value: [code]true[/code].
- Normal map to be used for the [code]texture[/code] property.
+ Normal map to be used for the [member texture] property.
If [code]true[/code], only one emission cycle occurs. If set [code]true[/code] during a cycle, emission will stop at the cycle's end. Default value: [code]false[/code].
diff --git a/doc/classes/ParticlesMaterial.xml b/doc/classes/ParticlesMaterial.xml
index dd7a7cd1510..cb06593bc28 100644
--- a/doc/classes/ParticlesMaterial.xml
+++ b/doc/classes/ParticlesMaterial.xml
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@
Amount of [member spread] in Y/Z plane. A value of [code]1[/code] restricts particles to X/Z plane. Default [code]0[/code].
- Gravity applied to every particle. Default value: [code](0, 98, 0)[/code].
+ Gravity applied to every particle. Default value: [code](0, -9.8, 0)[/code].
Initial hue variation applied to each particle.
@@ -112,13 +112,13 @@
Hue variation randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
- Initial velocity magnitude for each particle. Direction comes from [member spread].
+ Initial velocity magnitude for each particle. Direction comes from [member spread] and the node's orientation.
Initial velocity randomness ratio. Default value: [code]0[/code].
- Linear acceleration applied to each particle. Acceleration increases velocity magnitude each frame without affecting direction.
+ Linear acceleration applied to each particle in the direction of motion.
Each particle's linear acceleration will vary along this [CurveTexture].
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set angular velocity properties.
- Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set orbital_velocity properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set orbital velocity properties.
Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set linear acceleration properties.
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@
Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set scale properties.
- Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set hue_variation properties.
+ Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set hue variation properties.
Use with [method set_param], [method set_param_randomness], and [method set_param_texture] to set animation speed properties.