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[[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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[[Image:Open-box.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Click to enlarge]]
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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* Difference between selling a copy of an object and selling its contents
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[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/07/video-tutorials-list-simplified-and-20-video-quick-tips/ Read the related blog entry]
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'''(5)''' Once you've copied the items, you can find them in your inventory. Check your ''''Recent Items'''' tab if you don't see it right away.
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== Related Links ==
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*[[Inventory]]
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Revision as of 23:53, 6 October 2008

Explanation

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.

How to open a box

Click to enlarge

To unpack the box, you need to

  1. Open your inventory (CTRL-I)
  2. Drag and drop the box to the ground
  3. Right click on it
  4. Choose Open from the pie menu
  5. 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
    1. Click on Copy To Inventory' in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory, or
    2. Click on Copy And Wear in order to store a copy of the objects in your inventory and wear them right away, or
    3. 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 iconStatus no build.pngis not shown on top of your Second Life window.

Video Tutorials

Open a box

Video: Open a box
<videoflash>NzFNWkM0pWU|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • How to open a box
  • Difference between selling a copy of an object and selling its contents
Watch the video in normal size

Download in HighQuality
Read the related blog entry

Click actions make using stuff easier

Video: Click actions make using stuff easier
<videoflash>fmzNkhNdQFw|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • text
Watch the video in normal size

Download in HighQuality
Read the related blog entry

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