> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dicelockstudio.gitbook.io/abc-toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dicelockstudio.gitbook.io/abc-toolkit/state-manager/state-manager.md).

# Overview

The ABC State Manager component is used to interact with abilities and receive effects. Objects require both the ABC State Manager and a collider to interact with ABC abilities. 

his component also has additional functionality all related to being on the receiving end of an ability including health, text graphics that appear in game, extra tagging, stats, hit animations, death features, targeted limitations and effect diagnostic.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The State Manager component is not required to activate abilities however it is required to receive effects from abilities or be recognised by the ABC system to for example become a target of a character. 
{% endhint %}

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{% hint style="info" %}
Help text can be found in the State Manager which explains what each setting can do. 
{% endhint %}

## Loading the State Manager 

The State Manager can be loaded by clicking the 'State Manager' button in the inspector window after adding the ABC State Manager component to a GameObject. 

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## Navigating the State Manager

When the State Manager is loaded you will see 2 tabs displayed at the top: Settings and Effect Watcher. Clicking each tab will display a menu to the left of the screen with further tabs. Clicking on the tabs in the menu on the left will load a screen to the right with settings to be configured.