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Sandbox special effects

Updated 5 days ago by Rana Wilds

Keeping students engaged can be tough! Combat this by adding a little flair to your Sandbox with special effects!

Using special effects

Add special effects (such as visual or sound effects) to an object in your Sandbox!

  1. Using the Select tool, click on the object you'd like to connect to a special effect
  2. Select the fx button
You can also right-click on the object and choose Add special effects.
  1. Choose between Sounds or Visuals (or use both) and choose your desired effects
  1. Click Save
To see your special effects in action, use the Interact tool to click on the object or open the Sandbox in Presentation view by clicking Slideshow at the top of the page.
When an object with a special effect is clicked, it will only play for the user who clicked the object.

Removing special effects

Using the Select tool, click on the object and select the fx button. Click Remove > Save.

Disable special effects for your Sandbox

If you do not want special effects to be an option within the Sandbox, you can disable it within your Settings menu.

Click the Settings cog icon (⚙️) at the top of your Sandbox > under Content, select Allowed tools > toggle the button OFF next to 'Sound and visual effects' > Save.

Toggling this button OFF will not affect already existing special effects in your Sandbox. It will only prevent new effects from being added.
If you are the Owner or Admin for a Classroom or Padlet for Schools account, you can change the default settings for a Sandbox.

To ensure all newly created padlets default to disabling the special effects option, click on the Settings cog icon at the top of your dashboard > select your School/Classroom account (at the top) > click Content > select Attachments at the top > click Default on next to 'Sound and visual effects' > Allowed - Default off.

FAQs

Can I add multiple effects to one object?
Yes and no. You can add one visual effect and one sound effect to the same object. However, there cannot be more than one for each type.

If you have a sound effect and a visual effect linked to an object, these actions will occur at the same time when the object is clicked.
Why can't I add special effects to my Sandbox?
Only the creator of the Sandbox and those with editing permissions can add special effects to an object within the Sandbox. If you have these permissions, ensure you are logged into the correct account.

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