# NIF File Format Documentation

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## EmitFrom

Controls which parts of the mesh that the particles are emitted from.

### Choices

Number | Name | Description
--- | --- | ---
0 | EMIT_FROM_VERTICES | Emit particles from the vertices of the mesh.
1 | EMIT_FROM_FACE_CENTER | Emit particles from the center of the faces of the mesh.
2 | EMIT_FROM_EDGE_CENTER | Emit particles from the center of the edges of the mesh.
3 | EMIT_FROM_FACE_SURFACE | Perhaps randomly emit particles from anywhere on the faces of the mesh?
4 | EMIT_FROM_EDGE_SURFACE | Perhaps randomly emit particles from anywhere on the edges of the mesh?

### Storage Type

unsigned int

### Found In

- NiPSysMeshEmitter