Changing Hover Height via Shape

How to fix a bot baby that's floating or sinking into the ground

Hover height controls how high or low your bot baby sits relative to the ground. Because of the number of variables in Second Life, there is no single hover height setting that works for every baby. This guide covers two ways to adjust it: through Edit Shape, and through the Set Hover Height bar.

Note

These tricks apply to your baby's own hover height. They won't solve hover issues on items your baby sits, sleeps, or plays on. We'll cover that in a separate guide.

Method 1: Adjust Hover Height in Edit Shape

This is a great place to start, and it's the method that tends to hold up best when you travel off-sim.

1. Log in as your baby.
2. Open Edit Shape, just like you would when editing your own shape.
3. Go to the Body tab and scroll down to “Hover Height.”
4. Change the number to raise or lower where your baby's feet are placed.
5. SAVE your settings after every change so you can actually see the difference, and be sure to save once you've got it set where you want it!

It may take a little playing with the numbers to get your baby positioned just right. In this example, Isabella is set at 52. She's a Toddleedoo chubby body baby using Shrinkee.

Tip

This number is not one-size-fits-all! Each baby is different, even babies of the same brand. Between three Toddleedoo babies and three Lullabeebs (two of which are twins), no two hover settings are the same.

Method 2: The Set Hover Height Bar

Many find this the easiest way to control hover height on the fly. It comes down to whichever method works best for you. Some MoonBots parents use Edit Shape as their main setting and only reach for the hover bar for quick adjustments.

1. Right-click your baby.
2. Click Appearance.
3. Click “Hover Height.” A slider bar will appear.
4. Drag the slider to move your baby's hover up or down.

You don't need to keep the hover bar open once you've made your adjustment. It will hold the new setting.

Keep in Mind

Different terrains can affect hover, so don't panic if your baby floats a little at a park or a store. If the hover is way off in a particular spot, use the MoonBots HUD to make a quick adjustment there.