Project Unity Tools

Project 3: Unity Tool Development

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

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Unity Project Files (Free)

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Step 1: Overview

Synopsis: Unity Tools Development project 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.

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

Time Estimate: 10+ hours to complete

Research: 1 hours
Design: 1-2 hour
Build: 8 hours
Play Test: 1 hour

Details:

This project requires the following to be completed for the web build and package. Note: All details are provided in the 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

Step 2: Videos

The following videos are provided for completing the project Unity Tool Development.

Prerequisite: Project 2 completed

Step 3: On your own

After completing the video tutorials, the following elements should be created on your own and posted online for presentation.

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)

Step 4: Conclusion

When you complete the 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

Project 3: Unity Tool Development

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Let’s Get Started!

Step 1: Overview

Step 2: Videos

Step 3: On your own

Step 4: Conclusion

Step 1: Overview

Step 2: Videos

Step 3: On your own

Step 4: Conclusion