What does the Shape module in the Particle System component control?

The Shape module in the Particle System component is specifically designed to determine the volume and form from which particles are emitted. When you configure the Shape module, you have the ability to select various geometric shapes—such as sphere, cone, box, and mesh—that define how particles will be emitted into the environment. This allows for the creation of different visual effects depending on the desired outcome of the particle system. For instance, if you want particles to emanate outward from a cone in a specific direction, the Shape module allows you to create that spatial configuration.

The other options describe attributes of particles that are controlled by different modules within the Particle System. For example, the lifespan of particles is managed by the Lifetime module, while particle velocity is often directed by the Velocity over Lifetime module. Additionally, the color of the particles is configured through the Color over Lifetime module. Each of these modules focuses on different aspects of particle behavior and appearance, but the Shape module is singularly focused on defining the area from which the particles are emitted.