Modding:VertexColorMaskSlots

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VertexColorMaskSlots

So when creating outfits/armours/helmets and such we sometimes will want to hide certain parts of the body or make it so those parts aren't hidden such as wanting a tiara not to hide hair.

You will see something like this in the merged.lsf files:

<node id="VertexColorMaskSlots"> <attribute id="Object" type="FixedString" value="Torso" /> </node>

This is the values you can use:
these are case sensitive so must be used how they are written

This image is for the Body Vertex Color Mask Slots and what is what.

VertexColorMaskSlots
Fixed String	Image	Description
Torso
Shoulders
upperarm
lowerarm
wrists
hands		usually used by gloves
Thighs		be careful using this as some shorter pants will show gaps if used
knees
shins
feet		mostly used by shoes in the game
decolletage_01		the low neckline on an outfit
decolletage_02		the second low neckline on an outfit
Underwear_Bra		this is for hiding the upper underwear
Underwear_Panties		hides the lower underwear
Underwear_Panties_Tail		same as above but I believe is for hiding specifically the Tiefling underwear
Private_Parts		this hides genitalia
ModestyLeaf		this hides the leaf using when playing the game without full nudity
Nipple Covers		this hides the leaf using when playing the game without full nudity
Sleeves		this is used mostly for Gloves to hide parts of sleeves of longer sleeved outfits
Never Hide Hair		This is used on headwear where you don't want the hair being hidden.