# Trigger Volume

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<figure><img src="/files/u85tAdHXTik8yeMDtlE5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Shown: Send a message to kill the avatar and respawn when they enter a defined volume.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## <img src="/files/UVqX8yjtTAyLw6SwCmtt" alt="" data-size="line"> Trigger Volume <mark style="color:green;">\[SP]</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;">\[MP]</mark>

Create a box or sphere shaped volume to detect when specified actors enter or exit the volume. Send an enter message and exit message.

## Common Uses

* Triggering other logic based on player location inside/outside of a defined space (e.g., entering a pool, entering a boss fight room, etc.)
* Broadcasting an enter/exit message to the triggering actor
* Sending an instant kill message and respawning players at a checkpoint when they venture into areas outside the bounds of intended gameplay

## Communications

| **Inputs:** One or more defined actors are detected entering or exiting the volume | **Outputs:** a message is sent |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |

## Parameter Notes

<figure><img src="/files/nfR6pWjmgscvP5TyTT2l" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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