CNA Samples

XML Particles

Ported from Microsoft's XNA 4.0 XML Particles sample.

Source for this sample on GitHub ↗

A smoky orange ring of fire above a checkerboard floor, with the current effect shown on screen. Play ▸

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About this sample

Five particle systems draw explosions, trails, smoke and fire above a 3D grid. Their appearance comes from XML settings compiled by the original content pipeline. Switch effects, orbit the camera and zoom in to examine them.

Controls

ActionKeyboardGamepad
Switch effectSpaceA
Orbit cameraArrow keys or W/A/S/DRight stick
Zoom out / inZ / XLeft / right trigger
Reset cameraRPress right stick
ExitEscapeBack