► Advanced Dissolve ◄

Follow ReadMe file. Mask Controller is needed only if using dynamic mask objects.



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Not anymore! Would love to know if you have some kind of estimated timeline. I've got a project just starting up that I'd love to be able to rely on it for!

 

The highest priority for update has Curved World asset, then then comes Advanced Dissolve.



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And how is the upgrade to URP for Curved World going? Any chance you will be able to start soon on Advanced Dissolve?

 

Heya, I have a problem where the mask count keeps defaulting back to one after playing my game, and the effect is reversed/inverted in game. Any diea what the issue might be?

 

Mask type is a Shader Keyword. Inside editor keyword is set through a material editor. In run-time using Unity API Material.EnableKeyword and Material.DisableKeyword methods.
If material keyword is reset in build 1) make sure that keyword is included in the build and 2) it is enabled/disable only by one script (to avoid confusion).

Check included mask controller scripts and how they enable/disable various keywords in example scenes.



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HDRP is production ready, just wanted to check-in that you're planning to build this on that pipeline?

 

Currently shaders with with standard render pipeline. Coming update will include support for URP/HDRP and integration with shader graphs: Unity and Amplify.

Currently working on similar update for Curved World, next comes Advanced Dissolve.




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Any way to reduce the global keyword count without breaking this? Very hard to use this with other shader assets

 

Already updated. Download v2019.6



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@Arkhivrag

hi,
does LWRP version working with Android glES 3.x?

 

If Unity's LWRP works with Android glES 3.x, then Advanced Dissolve also will work.



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Hello.

When I import the assets in my project it does not matter what package do I use, the sample scenes appear as if the shaders were not working, my project is done with the Universal Render Pipeline and in Unity 2019.3.1f1, the latest stable release.

Some ideas?

Thanks!

EDIT: I tried also creating the sphere example, and the shader appears pink, as if it were not working :S

 

Advanced Dissolve supports only Lightweight and Standard render pipelines.
URP and HDRP support is in development.



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Argh! thanks.

Is there a time frame for the release of the URP support?

 

Currently working on the similar update for Curved World, next comes Advanced Dissolve.
Can not say exact release date.



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For URP support you can simply use the LWRP to URP upgrade guide for custom shaders. It's a matter of a few minutes of "Find & Replace" to update Lightweight RP references to Universal RP, URP being just an updated LWRP with a different name.

 

If it is a "matter of a few minutes", I'll check.



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Download new version (v2019.7) supporting Universal render pipeline.
This is quick update and does not include all planed upgrades like HDRP, shader graph integration and so on. All this will be added in v2020.1 update.



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OK, I'm finding a problem.

I'm using a sphere as mask, when I'm not in runtime I can move the sphere and the mask works, I can create an animation clip and it works, but at runtime if I programatically move the mask or if I use an animation clip the shader does not update, nothing happens.
I've been all the evening trying to figure this out with no outcome at all, I'm a bit desperate.

Some ideas on what may be happening?

I'm using the latest version of the shader, in the Standard mode, in Unity 2019.3.1f1

 

Runtime inside editor or in build?
Example scenes use multiple animated mask objects, do those example scenes have the same problem?



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I have a question about URP and shader graph:

I have the lastest version of Advanced Dissolve with URP support and a project using URP and a shader made with shader graph, following the guidelines from the readme doc (so with a _MainTex Texture2D parameter)
I have copied the code of that shader to a new unlit shader and then I added the 'advanced dissolve' to that shader with the context menu option.

The advanced dissolve features on that shader are not working.
Am I doing something wrong is or a shader graph shader in URP with advanced dissolve not yet supported?

 

I tested it, the example scene for the sphere mask and the cactus works, and I meant runtime in the editor, I have not tested a build, but the example scene works in runtime in the editor too, so I'm puzzled, no scripts errors, but the mask is not working

 

@Juang3d I had the same problem but it started working after I played with Material settings a bit. Especially Cutout and Global sections

 

Ok, I found the problem, everything was correctly configured (thanks @Srokaaa )

The problem is that I have a script that touches the emission color of the material, and it seems that's not allowed for some reason.
Is there a way for me to play with the material properties at runtime but allow the shader to work? I assume that it is because to work with the material Unity does an instance of that material, and probably that's not the instance in the control script :S

Some ideas?

Thanks!

 

Confirm, shader integration does not work with the latest URP.
Working on fix.



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Fixed. Download new version v2019.8
Integration steps have been changed, check ReadMe file.



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I am now using version v2019.8 and I am able to add Advanced Dissolve features to my shadergraph shaders => Very nice!

However, there is one part of my shadergraphs that seems to give problems when combined with advanced dissolve: Normal Maps.

This is a simplified example that reproduces the problem:


When you add advanced dissolve features to this shader, you will get a compilation error:
Shader error in 'Shader Graphs\shd_test (dissolve)': variable 'inputData' used without having been completely initialized at Dissolve/Shaders/URP/PBRForwardPass.hlsl(22) (on d3d11)

When you remove the Normal input in the PBR master, it works fine.

Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks in advance!
David

 

Unity version?
Universal RP version?

Inside console window message is print as error or just warning?



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Unity: 2019.3.0f6
URP: 7.1.8

it is printed as an error, shader cannot be used afterwards

 

Try updating URP to 7.2.1



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that works, thanks!

 

Hello, i have 55 errors. Unity 2019.3.6f1.
Released: Version 2019.8

https://yadi.sk/i/ZleYMcrFC7N9Kg

 

Which render pipeline are you using?



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Hi Arkhivrag,

I just bought your asset , and I'm currently wondering how would you add this dissolve effect to a custom shader? What part of the source would I need to look into?

thanks!

 

You can integrate Advanced Dissolve only in shaders created by ShaderGraph (check ReadMe file page:16).

As for custom hand written shaders, there is no such solution, unless you manually check included shaders and copy or required Advanced Dissolve shader code yourself into your shader.
The easiest shader you can check is Unlit shader.



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Hi Arkhivrag,

I've a mistake with transparent material.
I've a test scene for my problem, just two buttons for enable or disable Dissolve Shader

Code (CSharp):

1. public void EnableDissolveShader()
2.     {
3.         foreach (Renderer r in go.GetComponentsInChildren<Renderer>())
4.         {
5.             foreach (Material m in r.materials)
6.             {
7.                 m.shader = Shader.Find("VacuumShaders/Advanced Dissolve/Standard/Specular");
8.             }
9.         }
10.     }
11.     public void DisableDissolveShader()
12.     {
13.         foreach (Renderer r in go.GetComponentsInChildren<Renderer>())
14.         {
15.             foreach (Material m in r.materials)
16.             {
17.                 m.shader = Shader.Find("Diffuse");
18.             }
19.         }
20.     }

When i click to "Enable" my material is completely transparent with dissolve shader and when i click on the editor tab material it appear correctly...
Watch video :

Thank you. (You're plugin is very very good and simple !!!)

 

From video it is difficult to understand what may be a problem.
Mostly it may be due to using incorrect shader keywords.

You can try: Inside code use foreach (Material m in r.sharedMaterial) instead of foreach (Material m in r.materials).
And make sure you are switching shaders between one group, in your case use "StandardSpecular" instead of "Diffuse".



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No change with your suggestion... I use just the code above. The problem is resolved when i click on material editor and is just with transparent material

 

Also make sure you have correct shader keywords enabled/disabled when swapping shader in runtime.

Code (CSharp):

1. public void EnableDissolveShader()
2.     {
3.         foreach (Renderer r in gameObject.GetComponentsInChildren<Renderer>())
4.         {
5.             foreach (Material m in r.sharedMaterials)
6.             {
7.                 m.shader = Shader.Find("VacuumShaders/Advanced Dissolve/Standard/Specular");
8.  
9.                 m.EnableKeyword("_ALPHAPREMULTIPLY_ON");
10.             }
11.         }
12.     }

In run-time you have to take care about all shader keywords. Just assigning different shader mostly will not have effect you desire.
Inside editor material editor manages all keywors, in run-time you have to deal with it yourself.



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thanks Arkhivrag

I'll try it!

 

Hi,

This looks great and am thinking of buying but just have a couple questions.

Is it possible to have a smooth alpha transition without the glowing effect? Also can I control the size of the transition?

Thanks

 

Dissolve edge size, color, emission and its transparency are controllable.



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Hey, it looks absolutely fantastic! One question tho: does the asset contain example scenes or assets?

 

Yes, example and demo scene is included.




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Hi Arkhivrag !

Thanks it's good ! Indeed i forgot to add keywords...
For others if you need an example :

Code (CSharp):

1. foreach (Renderer r in go.GetComponentsInChildren<Renderer>())
2.         {
3.             foreach (Material m in r.materials)
4.             {
5.              m.shader = Shader.Find("VacuumShaders/Advanced Dissolve/Standard/Specular");
6.                 if(m.color.a < 1.0f)
7.                 {    
8.                      m.SetOverrideTag("RenderType", "Transparent");
9.                      m.SetInt("_SrcBlend", (int)UnityEngine.Rendering.BlendMode.One);
10.                      m.SetInt("_DstBlend", (int)UnityEngine.Rendering.BlendMode.OneMinusSrcAlpha);
11.                      m.SetInt("_ZWrite", 0);
12.                      m.DisableKeyword("_ALPHATEST_ON");
13.                      m.DisableKeyword("_ALPHABLEND_ON");
14.                      m.EnableKeyword("_ALPHAPREMULTIPLY_ON");
15.                      m.renderQueue = 3000;
16.                      m.SetFloat("_Metallic", 0f);
17.                      m.SetFloat("_Glossiness", 0f);
18.                }
19.             }
20.         }

Best regards.

 

I got Shader GUI error on Unity2020.1b with URP 9.0

Could not create a custom UI for the shader 'VacuumShaders/Advanced Dissolve/Universal Render Pipeline/Unlit'. The shader has the following: 'CustomEditor = UnityEditor.Rendering.Universal.ShaderGUI.AdvancedDisolve_UnlitShader'. Does the custom editor specified include its namespace? And does the class either derive from ShaderGUI or MaterialEditor?

UnityEngine.GUIUtility:ProcessEvent(Int32, IntPtr, Boolean&)

and could you add Hybrid Instanced support?
https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.rendering.hybrid@0.4/manual/index.html

 

Alpha and Beta versions of Unity can not be supported. Waiting for official release.



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Hi ! Superb asset; i like it very much !
I'm now trying to use it and have the Dissolve parameter in a Particle System so i can fade alpha over time.
But i can't see the parameter; is it even possible ? If it is, can you explain how ?

Thank you !!
(Sorry i don't speak Shaders).

 

Open Advanced Dissolve tab inside material editor.





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