> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/convai-unreal-engine-plugin/features/gaze-attention.md).

# Gaze attention

Gaze attention lets players direct a Convai character's focus by looking at tagged world objects. Enable it on `UConvaiPlayerComponent`, tag props with `UConvaiObjectComponent`, and the character can respond to what the player is looking at.

{% hint style="info" %}
Gaze attention builds on scene metadata and character actions. Before you start, confirm your level has:

* At least one world actor tagged with `UConvaiObjectComponent` and a non-empty **Name**. See [Scene metadata quick start](/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/convai-unreal-engine-plugin/features/scene-metadata/scene-metadata-quick-start.md) if you have not tagged objects yet.
* **Enable Actions** checked on the chatbot under **Convai | Actions** → **Environment**. See [Character actions quick start](/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/convai-unreal-engine-plugin/features/character-actions/character-actions-quick-start.md) if actions are not configured.
* `UConvaiPlayerComponent` on the player pawn with **Enable Gaze Attention** turned on.

New to this feature? Start with [How gaze attention works](/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/convai-unreal-engine-plugin/features/gaze-attention/how-gaze-attention-works.md) for the full pipeline, then follow [Gaze attention quick start](/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/convai-unreal-engine-plugin/features/gaze-attention/gaze-attention-quick-start.md).
{% endhint %}

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How gaze attention works</strong><br>Understand the trace pipeline, attention promotion timers, component-scoped targeting, and the attention-source locking rule.</td><td><a href="/pages/tzRboWm1eecuLuhSsAmt">/pages/tzRboWm1eecuLuhSsAmt</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gaze attention quick start</strong><br>Enable gaze attention on the Player Component and verify that a character responds when the player looks at a tagged object.</td><td><a href="/pages/8wms0FA96K4gf9BhKcAt">/pages/8wms0FA96K4gf9BhKcAt</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gaze attention reference</strong><br>Complete property, event, method, and class reference for all gaze attention components and their defaults.</td><td><a href="/pages/Y1a2EJCnlVUVqiuNeKuC">/pages/Y1a2EJCnlVUVqiuNeKuC</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gaze attention usage examples</strong><br>Blueprint recipes for gaze events, custom highlight visuals, component-scoped targeting, and manual attention locking.</td><td><a href="/pages/bPs8fXX51q1pu4P47Ypq">/pages/bPs8fXX51q1pu4P47Ypq</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Troubleshoot gaze attention</strong><br>Diagnose and fix objects not highlighting, attention not promoting, cursor not appearing, and component-scoped gaze not matching.</td><td><a href="/pages/vhd0cZEs5OqbzqVwljKh">/pages/vhd0cZEs5OqbzqVwljKh</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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