Unity Course Lab 3


	Unity Tools is the third Lab in the training series. The lab projects are designed to grow in difficulty and scope. Each lab project should be successfully completed before moving to the next one. On completion of each lab assignment, be sure to complete the presentation instructions and post a link to the forums for everyone to enjoy.

The Unity Tools Lab provides the student with an introduction to designing and implementing a set of tools in to the Unity Editor. This project focuses on speeding up the workflow and pipeline of a designer and artist by finding creative solutions to common problems in Level Editing.

Build a set of editor tools and components for Unity’s Editor through scripting.



		9+ hours to complete Research: 1 hour Design: 1-2 hours Build: 8 hours Test: 1 hour +

Unity Tools Lab requires the following to be completed for the web build and package.
Note: All details are provided in the Lab Videos

Unity Folder Creator (Auto Project Setup)
Unity Prefab Creator (Mesh and Material)
Unity 2D Sprite Sheet Component
Unity Timer Component
3DS Max Batch Export and Sprite Sheet Scripts
Project Files and working Executable
Bug Free
Presentation



		The following Videos are provided for completing the Unity Tool Development Lab. Unity Tool Development - in HD Part 1: Introduction to Tool Development Part 2: Tool Folder Creator Start Part 3: Tool Folder Creator Add Menu Item Part 4: Tool Folder Creator First Folder Part 5: Tool Folder Creator Complete Part 6: Tool Folder Creator Comments Refresh Part 7: Tool Prefab Creator Menu Item Part 8: Tool Prefab Creator Selection Array Part 9: Tool Prefab Creator Create Empty Prefab Part 10: Tool Prefab Creator Replace Prefab Part 11: Tool Prefab Creator Conditional Part 12: Tool Prefab Creator Comment Review Part 13: Tool Prefab Creator Code Review Part 14: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Introduction Part 15: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Brainstorming Part 16: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Sketch Idea Part 17: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Research Part 18: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step by Step Guide Part 19: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Pseudocode Explained Part 20: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Sprite Ani Pseudocode Part 21: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 1 - UV Offset Part 22: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 2 - UV Scale Part 23: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 3 - UV Row Column Part 24: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 4 - UV Offset Scale Part 25: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 5 - UV Offset Scale FPS Part 26: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 6 - 2D Array Offset Scale FPS Part 27: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 7 - Start and End Complete Part 28: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 8 - Adding a Normal Map Part 29: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 9 - Making a Function Part 30: Tool 2D Ani Sheet Step 10 - AniSprite Component Part 31: Tool 2D Ani Sheet AniSprite Conclusion Part 32: Tool Time Introduction Part 33: Tool Time Step 1 - Time Part 34: Tool Time Step 2 - Minute, Second, Fraction Part 35: Tool Time Step 3 - Print Time to GUI Part 36: Tool Time Step 4 - Start Time Part 37: Tool Time Step 5 - From Load Time Part 38: Tool Time Step 6 - Stop Time Part 39: Tool Time Step 7 - Continue Time Part 40: Tool Time Step 8 - Reset Time Part 41: Tool Time Step 9 - Count Down Time Part 42: Tool Time Step 10 - Delay Time Part 43: Tool Time Step 11 - Add to Time Part 44: Tool Time Step 12 - Since Startup Time Part 45: Tool Time Step 13 - Piece it Together Part 46: Tool Time Step 14 - Time Polished Code Part 47: Tool Time Step 15 - Time Tool Complete Part 48: Tool Time Step 16 - Wrap Up and Lab Explained Part 49: External Tool - 3DS Max - Scriptspot and Area Part 50: External Tool - 3DS Max - Sprite Renderer Part 51: External Tool - 3DS Max - Batching and Breakables Part 52: External Tool - 3DS Max - Biped Transfer Tool

		Click Here for Unity Project Files for Tools


		After completing the video tutorials, the following elements should be created on your own and posted online for completion to the Tools Lab. Create a Folder Structure for your Future Projects Update Tools Folder Creator and design it around your folder system Provide a written outline of your ‘new’ folder structure (On website) Complete the Time Component with Functions or Class setup The web build will have a working time component controls (0-9) The assignment is explained in Step 16. Think about it Study your current work behavior while in Unity Identify at least one way to improve your workflow Create an Editor Tool, Tab, or Hotkey that will speed up your process Extra Credit Create a new tool to create a Material from a Texture Selection Create a Component for Trigger Events through the Inspector (Open ended)


		When you complete the Lab Project, you will want to do the following. Post a link on the Unity Forums with your website address Website Completed with Project (Step-by-step example) Unity Forum - Post a link Project Description (Posted on your website along with the game) Your Name Timeframe (Start Date to End Date) Project Detail - What did you do, exactly. Software Used Final Thoughts - Reflect for moment (Postmortem) Break down your Time (Research, Art, Design, Coding, Playtesting) Be sure ‘On Your Own’ objectives are complete and playable in the web build


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