RLVa Frequently Asked Questions

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Here we hope to answer some common frequently asked RLVa questions. If you have a question that you htink we have missed please drop Catznip an IM in Second Life.


Getting Started with RLV

What is RLVa?

RLVa is a tool kit that extends the LSL scripting language used to make objects interactive. If something you encounter in world does anything beyound simply existing, it is scripted in some way.

RLVa allows scripted objects to interact with your viewer directly and change your experience of the world in many ways. This has been used for the most part to create adult toys or furniture but it has a significant number of general uses similar to the experience tools being developed by Linden Lab.

How is RLVa different from RLV?

RLVa started out as an alternative implementation of the RLV specification by Marine Kelly. RLVa is the variation that is included in most Second Life third party viewers. RLVa handles some things a little differently (usually in a less intrusive way) and has a number of extensions above and beyond the original specification. For more information please see RLVa vs RLV.

Where do I get an RLVa enabled viewer?

We have compiled a list of RLVa and RLV enabled Second Life viewers, obviously we can only directly support Catznip. See our full list of RLVa Viewers.

How do I enable RLVa?

Please see How to enable RLVa.

Is RLVa Safe?

RLVa is safe. Simply enabling RLV will not invade your privacy, lag your viewer or cause you to breach the Second Life terms of service.

RLVa only functions on worn attachments. Other rezzed objects require an RLV Relay to work as a proxy and pass their special commands on to you. If you don't wear a relay device, you are simply immune from all external attempts to utilise RLVa on your viewer.

Can RLVa be used to read someone's IM's?

No.

Using RLVa

How do I configure RLVa?

RLVa has very few options and in the vast majority of cases it is recommended you stick to the supplied defaults. For more information see RLVa Configuration Options.

How can I see which attachments are using RLVa?

View all active RLVa commands via the RLVa Active Commands floater.

What is an RLV Relay?

RLVa only operates on worn attachments. An RLV Relay is a device that extends this functionality to rezzed objects by acting as an intermediary. If you do not use a relay, you are immune to all RLV objects rezzed in world.

Developing RLVa Items

Do you provide scripts?

No. Aside from any reference material provided on this wiki, we do not provide any ready made LSL scripts for you to use in your own creations.




Catznip
Unless otherwise stated RLVa user documentation only applies to RLVa as provided in the Catznip Viewer.
If in doubt please refer to your RLVa capable viewer's support / documentation.