particle typing question

i would like to make my own particle ( a texture of a photo) and have it only activated when typing. i tried placing the typing animation script along with an already made particle. the particle was still appearing when i wasn't even typing. any ideas? please contact me in-world or reply here thanks.


also, how can i have a different animation of typing? instead of air typing is it possible to have a waving hand or another body movement? how could i do something like that?

You'll get more help by posting your question in the scripting tips forum, but I'll try to answer your questions.

To have the particle appear only when typing there needs to be code in your typing script to detect the typing animation and activate the particle system whenever it happens. You can also have it use a different animation, but will have to create and upload the animation yourself and load it into SL.

I don't know what script you are using, but I created a typing override using a script posted on this web page:

http://www.lovelymachine.com/Dolmere/2006/09/keyboard_override_typing_anima.html

I had to change a line or two of this script to get it to work. I also have mine generate particles when I type (actually, mine has me writing on a pad of paper), so it's very much possible to do.