[[Image:Open-box.jpg|left]]If you have a boxed item, like an avatar, you'll have to unpack it to receive it.
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==Explanation==
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Sometimes items are sold in simple containers that require you to "open" them up to get the contents. If you purchase clothing that comes in a box, you will have to extract the clothing objects from the box container and put them into your inventory before wearing them.
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'''To unpack the box''',
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'''(1)''' you need to drag it to the ground,
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== How to open a box ==
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To unpack the box, you need to
#Open your [[inventory]] (CTRL-I)
#Drag and drop the box to the ground
#Right click on it
#Choose '''Open''' from the pie menu
#A window will open (it may take a minute or two if the box has a long list of items in it) and you can either
##Click on ''Copy To Inventory''' in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory, or
##Click on ''Copy And Wear'' in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory ''and'' wear them right away, or
##Drag and drop items from the window into your inventory.
'''(2)''' right click on it and choose 'Open' from the pie menu,
Once you've copied the items, you can find them in your inventory. They will be in a folder which got the same name as the box you just unpacked. Check you're ''Recent Items'' tab if you don't see it right away.
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'''(3)''' a window will open (It may take a minute or two if the box has a long list of items in it.)
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== Caveats ==
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*You will need to be on a [[parcel]] where ''building'' is allowed. It is allowed in case the no-build icon[[Image:Status_no_build.png]]is '''not''' shown on top of your Second Life window.
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'''(4)''' click on [[Image:Open-box-copy-to-inv.jpg|'Copy To Inventory']] or if there is clothing in the box you can also wear it ([[Image:Open-box-copy-n-wear.jpg|'Copy And Wear']]).
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Sometimes items are sold in simple containers that require you to "open" them up to get the contents. If you purchase clothing that comes in a box, you will have to extract the clothing objects from the box container and put them into your inventory before wearing them.
A window will open (it may take a minute or two if the box has a long list of items in it) and you can either
Click on Copy To Inventory' in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory, or
Click on Copy And Wear in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory and wear them right away, or
Drag and drop items from the window into your inventory.
Once you've copied the items, you can find them in your inventory. They will be in a folder which got the same name as the box you just unpacked. Check you're Recent Items tab if you don't see it right away.
Caveats
You will need to be on a parcel where building is allowed. It is allowed in case the no-build iconis not shown on top of your Second Life window.
Video Tutorials
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Video: Open a box
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