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Particles2D
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**Inherits:** :ref:`Node2D<class_Node2D>` **<** :ref:`CanvasItem<class_CanvasItem>` **<** :ref:`Node<class_Node>` **<** :ref:`Object<class_Object>`

GPU-based 2D particle emitter.

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Description
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2D particle node used to create a variety of particle systems and effects. **Particles2D** features an emitter that generates some number of particles at a given rate.

Use the ``process_material`` property to add a :ref:`ParticlesMaterial<class_ParticlesMaterial>` to configure particle appearance and behavior. Alternatively, you can add a :ref:`ShaderMaterial<class_ShaderMaterial>` which will be applied to all particles.

\ **Note:** **Particles2D** only work when using the GLES3 renderer. If using the GLES2 renderer, use :ref:`CPUParticles2D<class_CPUParticles2D>` instead. You can convert **Particles2D** to :ref:`CPUParticles2D<class_CPUParticles2D>` by selecting the node, clicking the **Particles** menu at the top of the 2D editor viewport then choosing **Convert to CPUParticles2D**.

\ **Note:** On macOS, **Particles2D** rendering is much slower than :ref:`CPUParticles2D<class_CPUParticles2D>` due to transform feedback being implemented on the CPU instead of the GPU. Consider using :ref:`CPUParticles2D<class_CPUParticles2D>` instead when targeting macOS.

\ **Note:** After working on a Particles node, remember to update its :ref:`visibility_rect<class_Particles2D_property_visibility_rect>` by selecting it, clicking the **Particles** menu at the top of the 2D editor viewport then choose **Generate Visibility Rect**. Otherwise, particles may suddenly disappear depending on the camera position and angle.

\ **Note:** Unlike :ref:`CPUParticles2D<class_CPUParticles2D>`, **Particles2D** currently ignore the texture region defined in :ref:`AtlasTexture<class_AtlasTexture>`\ s.

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Tutorials
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- :doc:`Particle systems (2D) <../tutorials/2d/particle_systems_2d>`

- `2D Particles Demo <https://godotengine.org/asset-library/asset/118>`__

- `2D Dodge The Creeps Demo (uses GPUParticles2D for the trail behind the player) <https://godotengine.org/asset-library/asset/515>`__

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Properties
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   | :ref:`int<class_int>`                        | :ref:`amount<class_Particles2D_property_amount>`                     | ``8``                             |
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   | :ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` | :ref:`draw_order<class_Particles2D_property_draw_order>`             | ``0``                             |
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   | :ref:`bool<class_bool>`                      | :ref:`emitting<class_Particles2D_property_emitting>`                 | ``true``                          |
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   | :ref:`float<class_float>`                    | :ref:`explosiveness<class_Particles2D_property_explosiveness>`       | ``0.0``                           |
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   | :ref:`int<class_int>`                        | :ref:`fixed_fps<class_Particles2D_property_fixed_fps>`               | ``0``                             |
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   | :ref:`bool<class_bool>`                      | :ref:`fract_delta<class_Particles2D_property_fract_delta>`           | ``true``                          |
   +----------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
   | :ref:`float<class_float>`                    | :ref:`lifetime<class_Particles2D_property_lifetime>`                 | ``1.0``                           |
   +----------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
   | :ref:`bool<class_bool>`                      | :ref:`local_coords<class_Particles2D_property_local_coords>`         | ``true``                          |
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   | :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>`                | :ref:`normal_map<class_Particles2D_property_normal_map>`             |                                   |
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   | :ref:`bool<class_bool>`                      | :ref:`one_shot<class_Particles2D_property_one_shot>`                 | ``false``                         |
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   | :ref:`float<class_float>`                    | :ref:`preprocess<class_Particles2D_property_preprocess>`             | ``0.0``                           |
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   | :ref:`Material<class_Material>`              | :ref:`process_material<class_Particles2D_property_process_material>` |                                   |
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   | :ref:`float<class_float>`                    | :ref:`randomness<class_Particles2D_property_randomness>`             | ``0.0``                           |
   +----------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
   | :ref:`float<class_float>`                    | :ref:`speed_scale<class_Particles2D_property_speed_scale>`           | ``1.0``                           |
   +----------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
   | :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>`                | :ref:`texture<class_Particles2D_property_texture>`                   |                                   |
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   | :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>`                    | :ref:`visibility_rect<class_Particles2D_property_visibility_rect>`   | ``Rect2( -100, -100, 200, 200 )`` |
   +----------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

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Methods
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   | :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` | :ref:`capture_rect<class_Particles2D_method_capture_rect>` **(** **)** |const| |
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   | void                      | :ref:`restart<class_Particles2D_method_restart>` **(** **)**                   |
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Signals
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.. _class_Particles2D_signal_finished:

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**finished** **(** **)**

Emitted when all active particles have finished processing. When :ref:`one_shot<class_Particles2D_property_one_shot>` is disabled, particles will process continuously, so this is never emitted.

\ **Note:** Due to the particles being computed on the GPU there might be a delay before the signal gets emitted.

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Enumerations
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.. _enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder:

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enum **DrawOrder**:

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:ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` **DRAW_ORDER_INDEX** = ``0``

Particles are drawn in the order emitted.

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:ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` **DRAW_ORDER_LIFETIME** = ``1``

Particles are drawn in order of remaining lifetime.

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Property Descriptions
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.. _class_Particles2D_property_amount:

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:ref:`int<class_int>` **amount** = ``8``

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- void **set_amount** **(** :ref:`int<class_int>` value **)**
- :ref:`int<class_int>` **get_amount** **(** **)**

The number of particles emitted in one emission cycle (corresponding to the :ref:`lifetime<class_Particles2D_property_lifetime>`).

\ **Note:** Changing :ref:`amount<class_Particles2D_property_amount>` will reset the particle emission, therefore removing all particles that were already emitted before changing :ref:`amount<class_Particles2D_property_amount>`.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_draw_order:

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:ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` **draw_order** = ``0``

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- void **set_draw_order** **(** :ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` value **)**
- :ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` **get_draw_order** **(** **)**

Particle draw order. Uses :ref:`DrawOrder<enum_Particles2D_DrawOrder>` values.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_emitting:

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:ref:`bool<class_bool>` **emitting** = ``true``

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- void **set_emitting** **(** :ref:`bool<class_bool>` value **)**
- :ref:`bool<class_bool>` **is_emitting** **(** **)**

If ``true``, particles are being emitted.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_explosiveness:

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:ref:`float<class_float>` **explosiveness** = ``0.0``

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- void **set_explosiveness_ratio** **(** :ref:`float<class_float>` value **)**
- :ref:`float<class_float>` **get_explosiveness_ratio** **(** **)**

How rapidly particles in an emission cycle are emitted. If greater than ``0``, there will be a gap in emissions before the next cycle begins.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_fixed_fps:

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:ref:`int<class_int>` **fixed_fps** = ``0``

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- void **set_fixed_fps** **(** :ref:`int<class_int>` value **)**
- :ref:`int<class_int>` **get_fixed_fps** **(** **)**

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.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_fract_delta:

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:ref:`bool<class_bool>` **fract_delta** = ``true``

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- void **set_fractional_delta** **(** :ref:`bool<class_bool>` value **)**
- :ref:`bool<class_bool>` **get_fractional_delta** **(** **)**

If ``true``, results in fractional delta calculation which has a smoother particles display effect.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_lifetime:

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:ref:`float<class_float>` **lifetime** = ``1.0``

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- void **set_lifetime** **(** :ref:`float<class_float>` value **)**
- :ref:`float<class_float>` **get_lifetime** **(** **)**

The amount of time each particle will exist (in seconds).

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_local_coords:

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:ref:`bool<class_bool>` **local_coords** = ``true``

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- void **set_use_local_coordinates** **(** :ref:`bool<class_bool>` value **)**
- :ref:`bool<class_bool>` **get_use_local_coordinates** **(** **)**

If ``true``, particles use the parent node's coordinate space. If ``false``, they use global coordinates.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_normal_map:

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:ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` **normal_map**

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- void **set_normal_map** **(** :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` value **)**
- :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` **get_normal_map** **(** **)**

Normal map to be used for the :ref:`texture<class_Particles2D_property_texture>` property.

\ **Note:** Godot expects the normal map to use X+, Y-, and Z+ coordinates. See `this page <http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Normal_Map_Technical_Details#Common_Swizzle_Coordinates>`__ for a comparison of normal map coordinates expected by popular engines.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_one_shot:

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:ref:`bool<class_bool>` **one_shot** = ``false``

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- void **set_one_shot** **(** :ref:`bool<class_bool>` value **)**
- :ref:`bool<class_bool>` **get_one_shot** **(** **)**

If ``true``, only one emission cycle occurs. If set ``true`` during a cycle, emission will stop at the cycle's end.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_preprocess:

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:ref:`float<class_float>` **preprocess** = ``0.0``

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- void **set_pre_process_time** **(** :ref:`float<class_float>` value **)**
- :ref:`float<class_float>` **get_pre_process_time** **(** **)**

Particle system starts as if it had already run for this many seconds.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_process_material:

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:ref:`Material<class_Material>` **process_material**

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- void **set_process_material** **(** :ref:`Material<class_Material>` value **)**
- :ref:`Material<class_Material>` **get_process_material** **(** **)**

:ref:`Material<class_Material>` for processing particles. Can be a :ref:`ParticlesMaterial<class_ParticlesMaterial>` or a :ref:`ShaderMaterial<class_ShaderMaterial>`.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_randomness:

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:ref:`float<class_float>` **randomness** = ``0.0``

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- void **set_randomness_ratio** **(** :ref:`float<class_float>` value **)**
- :ref:`float<class_float>` **get_randomness_ratio** **(** **)**

Emission lifetime randomness ratio.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_speed_scale:

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:ref:`float<class_float>` **speed_scale** = ``1.0``

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- void **set_speed_scale** **(** :ref:`float<class_float>` value **)**
- :ref:`float<class_float>` **get_speed_scale** **(** **)**

Particle system's running speed scaling ratio. A value of ``0`` can be used to pause the particles.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_texture:

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:ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` **texture**

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- void **set_texture** **(** :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` value **)**
- :ref:`Texture<class_Texture>` **get_texture** **(** **)**

Particle texture. If ``null``, particles will be squares.

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.. _class_Particles2D_property_visibility_rect:

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:ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` **visibility_rect** = ``Rect2( -100, -100, 200, 200 )``

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- void **set_visibility_rect** **(** :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` value **)**
- :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` **get_visibility_rect** **(** **)**

The :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` that determines the node's region which needs to be visible on screen for the particle system to be active.

Grow the rect if particles suddenly appear/disappear when the node enters/exits the screen. The :ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` can be grown via code or with the **Particles → Generate Visibility Rect** editor tool.

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Method Descriptions
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.. _class_Particles2D_method_capture_rect:

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:ref:`Rect2<class_Rect2>` **capture_rect** **(** **)** |const|

Returns a rectangle containing the positions of all existing particles.

\ **Note:** When using threaded rendering this method synchronizes the rendering thread. Calling it often may have a negative impact on performance.

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.. _class_Particles2D_method_restart:

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void **restart** **(** **)**

Restarts all the existing particles.

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