> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://traps.runemarkstudio.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://traps.runemarkstudio.com/traps/introduction.md). # Introduction **DESIGN CONCEPT** ![](/files/-MW4l2XGwcyPJhRgJhu-) This tool's main goal is to create a versatile and modular system for building various traps and environmental hazards. By separating the trap control unit from the mechanisms, each part of a trap's movement and effects can be controlled and re-used. Each mechanism can have its own set of audio and particle effects and damage components. For example, if you have a saw trap that rotates and slides up and down in its slot, it consists of two movements. Each movement can be controlled separately, without the need to edit a pre-made animation. If you want the slot to be longer, you only need to edit the modular slot parts and tweak the sliding mechanism a little. ![](/files/-MW-gWokUnDZTHjMvacj) **Trigger:** This component interacts with the player, and controls the trap by activate, deactivate or toggle. **Trap:** representation of the trap which contains the mechanisms. One trap can control multiple mechanisms. **Mechanism:** These components define how the trap parts work. You can combine multiple mechanisms for complex trap movements - for example, a rotating blade that also slides up and down in a slot. **Effect Handlers:** Use the effect handlers to subscribe to certain mechanism events and play, pause and stop particles or audio clips. **ADDING TRAP COMPONENTS TO A GAME OBJECT** You can access these tools from the component menu by either navigating to the desired component, or typing in the search bar and choose from the results.
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