# Actor Profile Pane

## Overview

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## Actor Profile Slider

* **Slider mode** :  **Scale**

  Adjusts the blendShape value by multiplying it.

  The range is from 0 to 2, with a default value of 1.0. The midpoint is indicated when the slider shows no green section. To set the range for Scale values above 2, open the Actor Profile Editor window.
* **Slider mode** :  **Offset**

  Adjusts the blendShape's Neutral Calibration by adding an offset.

  The Offset range is fixed between -1.0 and 1.0, with a default value of 0.
* **Sync Left/Right**

  This option synchronizes symmetrical BlendShapes (left and right) to move together with the same value when adjusting the slider. It is enabled by default and can be disabled for fine-tuning asymmetrical adjustments.
* **Slider Handle / Slider Tooltip**
  * When hovering the mouse, items linked by Sync Left/Right are highlighted in the same color before clicking.
  * When adjusting the slider, the value is shown in a large font within the tooltip. You can change the font size in [Settings: Experimental > Font Size](https://docs.yanusstudio.com/settings/settings-experimental#font-size).
  * **Double-click** the slider handle to open the **Actor Profile Editor**.

## Actor Profile Editor

* **Open Actor Profile Editor** Button
  * Open the Actor Profile Editor Window. If a slider was recently adjusted, the corresponding BlendShape will be selected automatically.
  * You can open multiple Actor Profile Editor windows.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Windows are numbered sequentially in the window title using #No according to the order they are opened.

The icon turns yellow to indicate activation when at least one window is open, and reverts to a disabled state when all windows are closed.
{% endhint %}

* **Actor Profile Editor Window**
  * **BlendShape Selection** :  Dropdown ComboBox
  * **Value** :  The current measured value.
  * **Scale** :  The scale factor used for retargeting.
  * **Scale Range** :  The allowable range for the scale slider.
  * **Offset** :  The offset value used for retargeting.
  * **Single step** :  The amount the value changes with each click of the increment button.

## Actor Profile File

* Open Actor Profile File Button
  * Opens YanusLive Actor Profile files (.json or .yap) through the file dialog.
  * The file includes data for Neutral Calibration, Scale, Scale Range, and Offset.

{% hint style="info" %}
When starting to capture a new actor, it is recommended to open and use the default\_actor\_profile.json file. Performing a new Neutral Calibration and saving on a previously used file will overwrite it. By initializing both Scale and Offset once before saving, the Actor Profile settings will remain consistent. However, if the Scale Range has been modified, you may need to manually update it in the Actor Profile Editor.
{% endhint %}

## Actor Profile Setup Buttons

* **Apply**

  This toggle button controls the application of slider value changes. When activated, it lights up yellow; press again to deactivate.
* **Init**&#x20;

  Resets Scale to 1.0 and Offset to 0.0. Only the selected Slider Mode will be reset, while the Neutral Calibration result remains unchanged.
* **Reload**

  Reloads the Scale or Offset settings for the currently selected Slider Mode from the actor profile file.\
  This action discards any unsaved changes and restores the previously saved values.
* **Save As**

  Saves the Actor Profile File with a new name. The file dialog opens at the current loaded path and filename by default. If you are saving the **default\_actor\_profile.json** file, it is recommended to choose a different name.

{% hint style="info" %}
The default\_actor\_profile.json file can be found in the `{user}/YanusLIVE/version_1_6_4` folder, which is created based on the software version.\
It is also located in the program installation directory at `C:\ProgramFiles\YanusSTUDIO\YanusLIVE_v1.6.4\bin\config`\
If you delete the `version_1_6_4`folder and restart the program, the default files will be automatically restored.
{% endhint %}