Sandbox special effects

Updated 3 days ago by Rana Wilds

Visual effects
Sound effects
- Types of sound effects
Remove special effects from an object
Disable special effects for your Sandbox
FAQs

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

Special effects are currently available to Beta users only. Toggle Beta mode ON by following the instructions here: Beta features

Visual effects

Add special visual effects to an object in your Sandbox!

Ensure your Sandbox is open in Draw mode.
Click on the object you'd like to add a visual effect to and select the fx button.

You can also right-click on the object and choose Add special effects.

Pick your desired effect and click Save.

To see your visual effect in action, go to Play mode and click on the object.

When an object with a visual effect is clicked, the effect will only play for the user who clicked the object.

Sound effects

Add special sound effects to an object in your Sandbox!

Ensure your Sandbox is open in Draw mode.
Click on the object you'd like to add a sound effect to and select the fx button.

You can also right-click on the object and choose Add special effects.

Pick your sound and click Save.

To hear your sound effect in action, go to Play mode and click on the object.

Types of sound effects

Browse through the different categories or search for a specific sound in the search bar. There are so many sound effects to choose from! Categories include:

Animals and nature
Cartoon and comedy (bonk, wobble, etc.)
Human sounds
Instruments

And that's just to name a few...

Remove special effects from an object

In Draw mode, click on the object and select the fx button to open the special effects menu. Select 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 sound/visual effects in your Sandbox. It will only prevent any new effects from being added.

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 specific 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 your account and you are viewing the Sandbox in Draw mode.