> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://malbersanimations.gitbook.io/animal-controller/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://malbersanimations.gitbook.io/animal-controller/main-components/ai/animal-brain/decisions/animal-check-state.md).

# Animal - Check State

Checks whether you are entering or exiting a state

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## Additional Parameters

### Check On

Checks on either Self or Current Target

### State ID

What State to check for

### When

Either Entering or Exiting