| How to Start a Charity Posted: 03 Aug 2021 01:00 AM PDT Starting a charity might seem like a big dream, but if you're passionate about helping others, it can be a really rewarding path. If you're ready to take on this commitment, start by getting really clear on your mission and core values. Once you have that nailed down, you can start putting together the details of how you're going to operate. And if you need help along the way, we're here with the answers you need to get up and running! [Edit]What kind of charity should I start? - Choose something you're really passionate about. Running a charity is a big undertaking, so you need to be dedicated to your cause. If you could change anything about the world, what would it be—and how would you do that?[1]
- If you're upset by the sight of your town's crumbling downtown area, you might start a charity to raise funds locally to restore some of those buildings.
- If you know of a loved one who's suffering from a rare disorder, you might feel led to start a charity to raise money to help people with that disorder pay for their medical bills.
- You might also create a charity that supports the arts, wildlife conservation, animal rescue, disaster relief, or people in need.[2]
- Come up with an angle that will make your organization unique. There are a lot of other nonprofits out there, and if you're doing the same type of work as someone else, you'll have more competition for donors who care about that cause. Try to find your own angle for whatever you do—if you want to help the homeless population in your area and there are already organizations dedicated to providing food and shelter to people without housing, you might start a charity to collect clothing, instead.[3]
- If you're passionate about helping something that overlaps with other charities, come up with unique fundraising ideas that will help you stand out. For instance, the ice bucket challenge was a viral campaign by the ALS Association that raised money for research into ALS.[4]
[Edit]What should I name my charity? - Go with a name that clearly explains your mission. It should be something simple and easy to remember. Also, pick something unique—you don't want donors to get you confused with anyone else who's doing similar work.[5]
- For instance, if you're forming an animal rescue, you might name it something like, "Carrington Wildlife Rescue."
- Check with the Department of Commerce where you live to make sure you're not using a name that's already taken.[6]
- Keep in mind that you may not be legally allowed to include certain words in your name, like "Bank," "Federal," or "Insurance."[7]
- You might also consider naming your charity after a person. Some donors might find your cause more personal and relatable if you name the organization after a notable person in the field you're working in. You could name it after yourself or your family, someone who was affected by the issue you're trying to overcome, or a generous donor.[8]
- For instance, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was named for the founder's sister, who died of breast cancer at the age of 36.[9]
[Edit]How do I set up a charity? - Start by writing a mission statement that summarizes your goals. Write out a short, clear description of what your organization will do, who you'll help, why your goals are important, and how you're going to reach them. This is your mission statement—use it to help guide you and keep you on track as you get deeper into the planning process. Then, review it regularly as you operate your nonprofit to make sure you're staying true to your original vision.[10]
- You'll use your mission statement will to inform potential donors, state and federal officials, board members, and volunteers of the purpose for your charity.
- The nonprofit Feeding America has a great example of a short but thorough mission statement: "Our mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve."[11]
- Create a detailed business plan for how to achieve your mission. In your business plan, explain your strategy for your first 5 years of operation, including how you'll make money, how you'll spend it, and how you plan to operate. Be as specific as possible when you're writing this out. Consider including things like:[12]
- What you're trying to accomplish
- A conservative estimate of what you expect to earn from fundraisers
- Plan B if your source of income changes
- How much you'll pay any staff members
- The role your board members will play in the organization
- Strategies for attracting new donors
- How you'll measure your progress toward meeting your goals[13]
[Edit]How do I register a charity in the US? - Work with legal and financial experts to navigate the paperwork. To register as a charity, you'll need to gain 501(c)(3) status, meaning you'll have tax-exempt status with the IRS. This is a pretty complicated process with a lot of red tape, so it's best to hire an attorney who specializes in nonprofit law, as well as an accountant who has experience incorporating 501(c)(3)s.[14] However, you can find the paperwork here if you'd like to check it out: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/application-process.
- In addition to registering with the IRS, you'll need to file paperwork to incorporate your charity with your state.[15]
- Once you've been incorporated as a 501(c)(3), you'll need to apply for your Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). To do this, fill out IRS form SS-4—your accountant will give you more information on how to do this.[16]
- Your lawyer and accountant will also be able to advise you on the ongoing paperwork you'll need to file to stay in compliance once your organization is running.
[Edit]How much does it cost to start a charity? - You'll need to raise enough money to cover all the expenses for a year. This includes all of your startup and administrative costs, so you might have to do a good bit of fundraising before you even get up and running. However, it's good motivation to keep your operating costs low—and that's a good practice to follow, even if the organization becomes really successful later.[17]
- It can cost close to $1000 to file for your 501(c)(3), but you'll also need to pay your accountant and attorney—those fees might be anywhere from $2000-$4000 initially.[18] You'll also need to find and supply your office space, and you may need additional permits and licenses from your city or state.[19]
- Once your startup costs are out of the way, only about 20% of your charity's expenses should go toward administration and fundraising. The rest should be dedicated to your main cause.
[Edit]How do charities make money? - Your primary income will come from fundraising. To keep your organization running, you'll need to reach out to donors, have fundraising events, and spread awareness about your organization online. This can take a lot of energy, but it's really the heartbeat of your organization. When you're doing this, it can help if you keep your mind on your reason for starting the charity in the first place.[20]
- Popular charity fundraisers include marathons, galas, silent auctions, dinner parties, golf tournaments, art sales, and charity concerts.[21]
- To raise money online, use your website and social media pages, make YouTube videos about your mission, issue press releases, or start a GoFundMe campaign.[22]
- Be sure to talk to your accountant or attorney before you start fundraising—there might be laws in your area that impact what you can do.
- You can also apply for grants. Research organizations that support charities similar to yours, and look for every grant opportunity you can. When you're applying for grants, really emphasize what makes your charity unique, how you're working to further your cause, and how you'll use the money you receive.[23]
- If writing isn't your strong suit, consider hiring a writer who can help you with your grant applications—the better you can show how well you fit the requirements, the more likely you'll be to get approved!
- Try looking for grants through websites like https://www.grants.gov
[Edit]Can I run a nonprofit by myself? - No, you'll typically need a Board of Directors to help manage things. In many places, in fact, you'll be legally required to establish a board in order to operate as a charity.[24] Your board should be made up of people who are experienced in fundraising and running a charity.[25] The board will be responsible for establishing committees to handle decision-making, managing the charity's finances, and steering the direction of the nonprofit as a whole.[26]
- As the CEO of your nonprofit, you'll typically sit on the board—but to avoid a conflict of interest, it may be best if you have a non-voting role. The Board of Directors will oversee your position, including your salary and your job duties.[27]
- You might also choose to have an Advisory Board made up of knowledgeable volunteers. The Advisory Board doesn't make formal decisions for the nonprofit, but it can make recommendations to the Board of Directors about things like fundraising, hiring decisions, and outreach.[28]
- You'll also need volunteers. Volunteers are an essential part of any charitable organization. They'll help with things like administrative duties, organizing and running fundraisers and events, and spreading the word about your mission. Remember, they're donating their time to help your cause, so treat your volunteers with respect—consider showing your appreciation by feeding them when they spend the day helping your organization, giving them free T-shirts, and recognizing them on social media or your website.
[Edit]Can the founder of a nonprofit receive a salary? - Yes, you can be paid for your work. As a nonprofit owner, you'll typically have to put in long hours. You don't necessarily have to volunteer your time, though; you can build a salary into your operating costs.[29] It has to be considered fair compensation, meaning you can't just pay yourself as much as you want—there's no set amount, but it's a good idea to check with your accountant and lawyer to make sure your salary wouldn't be considered excessive for the work you do, or your whole organization will be penalized.[30]
- To be in compliance with the IRS, your salary will need to be reviewed by your Board of Directors or a committee that they establish—you can't just determine it yourself.
[Edit]How do I get attention for my nonprofit? - Focus on your website first. Your website is a really important tool for raising awareness and attracting potential donors. Create an "About Us" page that clearly describes your mission and what you're doing to reach your goals. Keep your website up-to-date with information about upcoming events, recent accomplishments, and how potential volunteers can help.[31]
- When you're building your webpage, be sure to include a place where people can donate directly from your site.
- Increase awareness on social media. Stay active on your social media pages—get the word out about any upcoming fundraisers, share posts from similar organizations, and interact with your followers. That way, your social media—and therefore your organization as a whole—will continuously grow.[32]
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| How to Identify Wasps Posted: 02 Aug 2021 05:00 PM PDT Wasps are one of the most misunderstood insects out there. In fact, most people picture one kind of wasp—the yellowjacket—when they think of a wasp! In reality, they're one of the diverse groups of insects out there, and there are all kinds of different wasp species. While you can certainly narrow down which species you're looking at by inspecting its colors, markings, and hive, you really don't want to get too close. Unlike bees, wasps do not die when they sting, so keep yourself safe by inspecting from a distance! [Edit]Yellowjacket - These are the most common (and most aggressive) wasps out there. These are social wasps, so you may seem many of them in one location. These bugs are usually in length, and they have distinctive yellow and black patterns. They create small nests with honeycombs all over them, often in trees, shrubs, attics, and lawns. Yellowjackets are the most common North American wasp, but they're pretty aggressive, so stay away![1]
- Yellowjackets tend to be extremely assertive when it comes to defending their hive, so don't walk underneath a hive to take a closer look if you're trying to identify them. Generally, they tend to be the most aggressive in the late summer and fall.[2]
- Yellowjackets are foragers, and they'll eat just about anything. As a result, they tend to harass people when they're eating outside, and they can swarm a trashcan if you leave the lid off outside.
- When many people use the word "wasp," they're picturing a yellowjacket.
[Edit]European Paper Wasp - European paper wasps are social wasps, but they aren't very aggressive. They look very similar to yellowjackets, since they have nearly-identical black and yellow markings. They're often around in size, and they're social wasps so you'll see a bunch of them hanging around the hive. The best way to spot a paper wasp is to look at the hive. They build bulky paper-like structures, usually high up on buildings or in trees.[3]
- Yellowjackets and European paper wasps look basically the same; you'll need to find the hive to differentiate them.
- Unlike yellowjackets, European paper wasps are fairly calm. They can sting if they feel threatened, but they won't blindly attack out of nowhere the way yellowjackets can.
- While they're known as the European paper wasp, they're actually extremely common in North America.[4]
[Edit]Northern Paper Wasp - These wasps are mostly dark brown, with very subdued yellow markings. Like the European paper wasp, they're social and they build paper-like structures high up on buildings and in trees. They're a little bit bigger than their European cousins though, and are usually long.[5] They also tend to be less aggressive than many wasp species, and the male Northern paper wasp won't even sting! Usually, these wasps won't present much of a problem.[6]
- Northern paper wasps are most common in the eastern half of the United States and Canada.
[Edit]Cicada Killer - These intimidating wasps are large, solitary hunters. As their name suggests, these wasps survive by hunting cicadas and laying their larvae inside. As a result, if you see a flying insect grappling or attacking a cicada, it's probably a cicada killer. These wasps are larger, and grow up to in length. They're black and dark brown, with yellowish markings and reddish wings.[7]
- If you're wondering why there are a bunch of cicada carcasses in your yard, one of these wasps may be to blame. These wasps burrow in the ground and live totally alone, so you may not even know it's there![8]
- These wasps will sting if you bother them and they can be fairly aggressive, so don't get too close!
[Edit]European Hornet - European hornets look like big yellowjackets but with a reddish head. These bugs grow up to , making it the largest native hornet in the United States. They're social, but they typically hide their nests by building them inside of hollow trees, attics, or abandoned structures so you may not know where they're coming from. The best way to spot one of these is by their behavior; they're one of the only wasps that are active at night and attracted to light.[9]
- If you spot a wasp flying against your window late at night when the lights are on, there's a good chance it's a European hornet.[10]
- These wasps will aggressively attack anyone who comes near their nest. Unfortunately, since their hives are rarely visible, you may find them swarming you out of nowhere. If you think you've got a hive nearby, hire an expert to handle this problem.[11]
[Edit]Mud Dauber - There are many mud daubers out there, but they all look and behave similarly. Mud daubers are solitary, and they're rarely aggressive towards people. These are some of the easier wasps to identify because they look fairly odd compared to other wasps. They're usually in length, but they're incredibly thin. They also have a pronounced "waistline" (called a petiole), so their abdomen and stinger almost look like disconnected from their upper body. They may look kind of freaky, but they're mostly harmless.[12]
- Mud daubers build their nests out of mud and dirt. Their nests tend to be on the smaller side since these wasps are solitary.
- Some mud daubers will build organ-shaped nests that look like a sequence of parallel tubes.
[Edit]Baldfaced Hornet - These hornets are almost entirely black, with whiteish-yellow accents. These white/yellow markings only appear on their upper bodies, so a black abdomen is usually a giveaway. These wasps are often in length, and they're social so you may see a lot of them swarming around their nest. They often build their nests high up in trees, and their hives look like football-shaped structures of paper.[13]
- These wasps actively attack other aggressive wasp species, and they won't attack people unless you get within a few steps of their nest. Since their nests are often high up off of the ground, these are usually helpful insects to have around.[14]
[Edit]Asian Giant Hornet - Also known as murder hornets, these invasive wasps are huge. They're often in length or bigger, but they have a massive wingspan. They're the world's largest hornet, and they tend to freak people out when they come across them. With distinctive orange and black markings, these hornets are pretty hard to miss. Their stings are very painful, but they won't attack you unless they feel threatened.[15]
- These wasps are social and live in nests, but they build them underground in secluded areas.[16]
- In North America, these wasps are currently only found in Washington and Northwest Canada. They're extremely common in Asia, though.[17]
- This species is invasive, meaning that they're actively harmful to the ecosystem. If you stumble across Asian giant hornets, call a professional to eradicate them.
- If you live outside of Washington state, Asia, or British Columbia and you see these wasps, contact your state's agricultural department and reach out to the nearest university extension program. If these wasps keep spreading, they may cause some serious damage.[18]
[Edit]Digger Wasp - These odd wasps burrow underground, and they're common in gardens. There are a few different digger wasp species, but they're generally darker with bright yellow or orange markings on their abdomens. They're solitary, so you won't see a bunch of them—unless you've got a healthy garden! These wasps hunt grubs that feed on healthy plants, so if you see them, don't kill them. Digger wasps look frightening to some people, but they very rarely attack people.[19]
- Digger wasps are usually around in length.[20]
[Edit]Grass-Carrying Wasp - These solitary wasps build nests entirely out of grass. There are a few subspecies, but the odd bundle of grass they use to make their nests is a telltale sign you're looking at a grass-carrying wasp. They're usually around in length, and they're shiny black. They won't attack people, and they're generally considered beneficial bugs since they help spread pollen.[21]
- Grass-carrying wasps tend to build their nests in odd locations. You may find them in your gutter, storm drain, or windowsill. Some of them even build their nests on the ground, out in the open for anyone to see!
- Some wasps are less than 2/10 of a millimeter in size! That means that there are bacteria out there bigger than some wasp species.[22] Luckily, you don't need to worry about these little guys—they're not interested in humans.
- Many scientists believe that bees and many wasps evolved to mimic one another, since they both sting. It's thought that the black and yellow color combination signals to other insects and animals that they aren't to be messed with![23]
[Edit]Warnings - If you are stung, call your doctor if the sting doesn't heal in the next few days, you get stung in your mouth or eyes, the skin around the bite starts swelling or develops pus, or if you develop flu-like symptoms.[24]
- Many social wasps, like yellowjackets, actually emit a pheromone when they feel threatened. That means that it may call for backup if they start attacking, so get out of there ASAP.[25]
- People can be allergic to wasp stings the same way they can be allergic to bee stings. If you're allergic and you are stung, see a doctor immediately. Untreated wasp stings can cause hypertension, skin reactions, or even loss of consciousness.[26]
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| How to Use Roblox Studio Posted: 02 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT Roblox Studio is a very powerful tool that allows you to create games for the popular online gaming platform Roblox. Unlike other video games that are developed by professional development studios, Roblox games are developed entirely by users. With Roblox Studio, you can build and create, as well as import characters, buildings, objects, vehicles, and more. You can use the Terrain Editor to create an outdoor landscape for your game. You can also use scripting to make the objects in your game interactive. This wikiHow you how to use Roblox Studio. [Edit]Getting Started - Sign up for a Roblox account. If you haven't already done so, use the following steps to sign up for a Roblox account:
- Go to https://www.roblox.com/ in a web browser.
- Use the drop-down menus at the top to select the day, month, and year of your birthdate.
- Enter your desired username.
- Enter your desired password.
- Select your gender (optional).
- Click Sign Up.
- Download Roblox Studio. Use the following steps to download and install Roblox Studio.
- Go to https://www.roblox.com/create in a web browser.
- Click Log In in the upper-right corner.
- Enter your username and password and click Log In.
- Click Start Creating.
- Click Download Studio.
- Open Roblox Studio. Roblox Studio has an icon that resembles a blue square. Click the Roblox Studio in the Windows Start menu or the Applications folder on Mac to open Roblox Studio. You can also click Start Creating on the Roblox Create website to open Roblox Studio.
- Click . It's the icon with the plus sign in the upper-right corner. This opens a blank Roblox game canvas.
- Alternatively, you can click one of the pre-made game templates on the main page of Roblox Studio. These include a few game stages, which include a suburb, city, medieval village, western town, castle, and pirate island. It also includes a few pre-made games, which include a racing game, obstacle (obby) course, battle arena, capture the flag, endless running games, and more.
[Edit]Importing and Moving Objects Into Your Game - Click the tab. It's the first tab at the top of the screen next to the playback icons. This displays the object selection and manipulations tools in the panel at the top of the screen.
- Click . It's the tab that has an icon that resembles a toolbox in the panel at the top. This opens the Toolbox panel to the right. The Toolbox panel may already be open by default, but if it is not, this is how you open it.
- Make sure the Marketplace tab at the top of the Toolbox panel is selected.
- Type the name of an object you want to add in the search bar and press . It's at the top of the Toolbox. Roblox Studio has a vast library of objects made by other users. You can search for anything including foliage, buildings, vehicles, furniture, decorations, or just about anything.
- You can use the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner of the Toolbox to select what type of object you want to search for. This includes models, meshes, images, audio, video, and plug-ins.
- Click an object you want to add. You will see small thumbnail images of each of the objects from your search results in the Toolbar. Click an object's thumbnail image or click and drag it into your game to add it.
- Use the Select tool to select an object. To select an object in your game, click the Select tool in the toolbar at the top of the page. It has an icon that resembles a mouse cursor. Then click an object in your game to select it. A selected object will have a blue bounding box surrounding it. You can also move an object by clicking and dragging it with the Select tool.
- If you don't see the Select, Move, Scale, or Rotate tools in the panel at the top, click the "Home" or "Model" tab at the top of the screen.
- Press to delete a selected object. If you want to delete an object for any reason, use the select tool to select it and then press the Delete key to delete it.
- Use the Move tool to move an object. Click the Move tool in the panel at the top. It has an icon that resembles a cross with arrows on each arm. Then click an object you want to move. Click and drag the red, green, and blue arrows on all sides of the object to move it along a particular axis.
- Additionally, you can use the options in the "Clipboard" menu to cut, copy, or duplicate an object.
- Use the Scale tool to make objects larger or smaller. To change the size of an object, click the Scale tool in the panel at the top It has an icon that resembles a small box inside of another box. Then click an object to select it. Click and drag one of the red, green, or ball icons on the side of each object to change the size of an object. Some objects can be resized along a particular vertical or horizontal axis. Other objects can only be scaled evenly.
- Use the Rotate tool to rotate an object. To rotate an object, click the rotate tool in the panel at the top. It has an icon that resembles a circle-arrow at the top. Then click an object to select it. Click and drag the red, green, or blue rings around the object to rotate the object.
[Edit]Building Objects - Click the tab. It's the second tab at the top of the page. This displays the modeling tool panel at the top of the page.
- Click . It has an icon that resembles a cube. This displays a drop-down menu that allows you to select one of the four shapes you can use to create objects in the game.
- Select a part type. There are four part-types you can select. They are as follows:
- Block: This creates a new rectangular part.
- Sphere: This creates a new object in the shape of a ball.
- Wedge: This creates a new block with an incline.
- Cylinder: This creates a round, pole-shaped object.
- Use the Move, Scale, and Rotate tools to edit a part. You can move and edit parts using the move, enlarge, or rotate tools. The Scale tool manipulates different part types in different ways Some of the following are examples of how you can manipulate a part type with the Scale tool:
- The Scale tool can be used to extend any edge of a block part. This allows you to make a rectangle any dimension you want.
- A sphere can only be scaled uniformly using the Scale tool. You cannot make any side larger than another.
- The Scale tool can be used to change the angle of the incline on a Wedge part. You can also edit the length of the incline.
- The Scale tool can be used to make the circle bigger or smaller as well as make the sides longer or shorter. It cannot be used to make the circle more elliptical.
- Use the Union tool to join parts together. When you have two or more parts touching, you can use the Unite tool to join them together as one shape. The Union Tool has an icon that resembles a cube in the "Shape Modeling" section of the panel at the top. Use the following steps to join two parts together:
- Hold Shift and click the parts you want to unite.
- Click the Union button in the panel at the top.
- Click to break apart united parts. If you want to edit the individual parts of a united part, click the part to select it and then click Separate in the "Shape Modeling" section of the panel at the top to break the part back into individual parts.
- Use the "Negate" tool to cut sections of a part out. The Negate tool can be used to cut out intersecting sections of another part. For example, you can use the Negate tool to hollow out a cylinder using another cylinder to make a wheel. Use the following steps to use the Negate tool to cut out a section of a part:
- Place one so that it intersects with another part.
- Click the intersecting block.
- Click Negate in the "Shape Modeling" section of the panel at the top. The part will turn red.
- Hold Shift and click both parts.
- Click Union in the panel at the top.
- Select the color of a part. To select the color of a part, click the part you want to change the color of. Click Color in the panel at the top. Then click one of the colored-swatches to change the color.
- Select a part's material. In addition to changing the color of a part, you can also change the material. This allows you to make objects that look like they're made out of glass, wood, concrete, metal, stone, granite, brick, and more. To change the material of a part, click the part you want to change. Then click Material in the panel at the top. Click the material you want the part to resemble.
- Add an effect to a part. Effects allow you to do things like set a part on fire, make it smoke, emit sparkles, or turn it into a light. To add an effect to a part, click the object you want to add an effect to and then click Effect in the "Gameplay" section of the panel at the top. Click the effect you want to add from the drop-down menu.
- Adding spawn locations and checkpoints. In Roblox, spawn locations indicate where the player starts. Multiple spawn locations act as checkpoints. When a player reaches a spawn location, they will respawn and the last spawn location they touched. To add a spawn location to your game, simply click Spawn Location in the menu at the top.
[Edit]Adding and Editing the Terrain - Click the tab. It's the first tab at the top of the screen next to the playback icons.
- Click . It's in a small section that says "Terrain" in the panel at the top of the Home menu. This opens the Terrain editor. You will see a blue box that indicates the area the terrain will be generated in.
- Adjust the size of the terrain area. To adjust the size of or move the area where the terrain will be generated, simply click and drag the blue balls on all sides of the blue box to move the sides of the terrain area. You can make the terrain area larger or smaller, or move the sides to a new location.
- Select the terrain features you want to generate. The terrain will be generated randomly. To select which features the terrain generator will generate scroll down to the bottom of the Terrain Editor panel to the left. Click the checkboxes next to the features you want to generate. The features include water, plains, dunes, mountains, arctic, canyons, lavascape.
- Use the slider bar below the checkmark boxes to adjust the sizes of the biomes that are generated.
- Click the toggle switch next to Caves to turn cave generation on or off.
- Click . It's the blue button at the bottom of the Terrain Editor menu. This begins the process of generating the terrain for your level. Allow a few minutes for the terrain to finish generating.
- Click the tab. It's the third tab at the top of the Terrain editor. This tab contains tools that allow you to edit the terrain.
- Select a tool. There are nine tools to choose from. They are as follows:
- Add: This tool adds new chunks of terrain the exact size and shape of the brush.
- Subtract: This tool deletes chunks of terrain the exact size and shape of the brush.
- Grow: This tool increases the elevation where the brush is clicked.
- Erode: This tool decreases the elevation where the brush is clicked.
- Smooth: This tool smooths the surface where the brush is clicked.
- Flat: This tool flattens the surface of the area you brush over.
- Paint: This tool allows you to change the terrain type. If you select this tool, scroll down to the bottom of the Terrain Editor panel and click the terrain type you want to paint.
- Replace: This tool allows you to replace a specific terrain type with another. To use this tool, select the terrain type you want to change below "Source material" in the Terrain Editor panel. Then select the material you want to change it to below "Target material" at the bottom of the Terrain Editor panel.
- Select the brush shape. This is the shape of the terrain you will create with each click of the brush. You can select a sphere, cube, or cylinder. Click one of the shapes below the tools to select a brush shape.
- Use the slider bar next to "Base size" to adjust the size of the brush. It's the first slider bar below the brush shapes. You can change the brush size to anything between 1 and 64.
- Some tools also have a slider bar that allows you to adjust the strength of the brush. This allows you to adjust the effectiveness of the brush. You can adjust the strength bar from between .0.1 to 1 with 1 being the strongest.
- Adjust the position of the brush. Click one of the three buttons next to "Pivot position" to adjust the position of the brush. This adjusts where the brush sits on the surface of the terrain. The three options are as follows:
- Bot: This places the bottom of the brush on the top of the terrain surface.
- Cen: This places the center of the brush on top of the terrain surface.
- Top: This places the top of the brush on top of the terrain surface.
- Adjust the brush settings. There are three toggle switches you can use to adjust the brush settings:
- Plane lock: This displays a grid of the plain the brush is locked to and only allows you to move along that plain.
- Snap to grid: This only allows the brush to paint at grid points.
- Ignore water: This instructs the water to ignore water.
- Create Sea Level (optional). Use the following steps to create a sea level that is consistent across a larger area of the terrain.
- Click the Sea Level tool under the "Edit" tab in the Terrain Editor.
- Click and drag the blue bulbs on all sides of the blue box to adjust the size and position of where the sea will be generated.
- Click Generate to create a sea where the blue box is located. Click Evaporate to remove the sea level.
[Edit]Adding Scripts - Click the tab. It's the fourth tab at the top in Roblox Studio. This displays the tools for selecting and adding scripts to objects in your game. Scripts allow you to make objects interactive, animate objects, give or take away health points, kill players, and more.
- Click . It's the button on the far left of the panel at the top of the menu. This displays the Explorer panel to the right. It contains a list of all objects in your game.
- Navigate to the object you want to add a script to in the Explorer panel. "Workspace" contains the entire game world. All objects within the game are listed as a child object to the Workspace. Other objects may be listed as child objects to other objects. Click the arrow icon to the left of each object to view each of it's child objects.
- Click next to an object you want to add a script to. The icon with a plus sign (+) appears when you hover over an object in the Explorer panel. Clicking this button displays a list of frequently used items you can add to an object.
- Click . This opens a blank script in the center of the screen.
- Write a script. In Roblox, scripts are written in a language called Lua. You'll need to learn Lua and have some basic understanding of coding and computer programming in order to effectively script. Roblox offers tutorials on how to script in Roblox. This is a good place to start if you are a beginner to scripting. You can also find many tutorials on YouTube.
[Edit]Tesing, Loading, Saving, and Publishing Your Game - Click the tab. It's the first button at the top of the page. This displays the panel with the playback controls at the top.
- Click the Play icon to test your game. It's a good idea to test your game frequently to make sure everything works right. Click the icon with the blue Play triangle in the panel at the top to load your game in the center window and allow you to play your game the way anyone who is playing it no Roblox would be allowed to play it.
- Click the Stop icon to resume editing. If you want to stop testing your game and resume editing, click the icon with the red square in the panel at the top to stop your game.
- Click . It's the button in the upper-right corner. When you are ready to save or publish your level, click the File button. Saving your level allows you to save your progress so you can continue work on it later. When you are completely finished with your level, you can publish it to Roblox so others can start playing it.
- Click . This allows opens a Save menu that allows you to save your game to your computer as a Roblox file.
- Alternatively, you can click Save to Roblox As to save the game to the Roblox server instead of your computer.
- Enter a name for your game and click . Enter the name next to where it says "File name". Then click Save in the lower-left corner to save your game.
- Load a game. If you want to continue a game you have previously saved, use the following steps to load a game:
- Click File in the upper-left corner.
- Click Open from File or Open from Roblox.
- Click a Roblox game or file (.rbxl) and click Open.
- Publish a Roblox game. When you are finished editing a game and you are ready for others to start playing it, use the following steps to publish your game to Roblox:
- Click File.
- Click Publish to Roblox As.
- Click an existing game to replace it or click Create new game.
- Enter a name for your game at the top.
- Enter a brief description of your game.
- Select a creator from the drop-down menu.
- Select a genre using the drop-down menu.
- Click the checkbox next to the consoles your game is compatible with.
- Click Create.
- Watch as many tutorials and videos about Roblox Studio as you can to learn as much as you can.
- Practice to get good at using Roblox Studio.
- Don't forget to save your game frequently.
[Edit]Warnings - Get scripts manually from the catalog. If you get them via Roblox studio and you don't know who's made it and what it's like it may contain a virus that can destroy your game or make it lag.
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