TextMesh Pro [BUG] I can't change settings of shader

I could change settings of every text before, but now I can't click, as you can see Underlay is enabled, but I can't modify it or unable it again. This happens with all the text and I have reinstalled TextMesh Pro without solving anything.

I would appreciate some help, thanks.

 

What version of Unity and TMP are you using?

As per the name of the Material being used, this is an instanced material resulting from the use of a UI Mask. You should be able to modify its properties. I'll try to take a look tomorrow.

In the meantime, unless you need to use the UI Mask, I suggest switching to a 2D RectMask.

 

Unity Version: 5.6.2f1
TMP Version: 1.0.55.0b10 (I deleted the entire folder and imported it again from the asset store)

 

Is that version 1.0.55.56.0b10?

Do you need to be using the Stencil Mask (UI Mask)? You can use the 2D Rect Mask which works on all mobile devices and has better performance.

I am traveling for most of the day tomorrow but will try to take a look when I get to my destination.

 

Yes it is. How can I change the UI Mask to 2D Rect Mask?

 

You should be able to simply remove the UI Mask component and add a 2D RectMask instead. Note that the 2D RectMask doesn't need an image component nor a CanvasRenderer either. So just an object with the RectTransform, 2D RectMask and that is it.

 

Having an issue where the settings for the shader settings don't even appear.

I see this:

And when I click on "settings" for outline, Underlay and Debug below it just disappear. So essentially I have no way of adding a drop shadow.

Using TMP 1.0.55.0b11 and Unity 17.1.0f3

 

When you click on the panel header (like Face), the panel should expand again to reveal those options.

 

You are right, It should. But instead it just hides all the headers underneath it. I have no way of getting to the settings.




When I click on "Face":

 

When you updated to Unity 2017.1, did you also update TextMesh Pro to the release for Unity 2017.1?

There was (1) API change which affects the material inspector which would result in some errors if you don't get the release for 2017.1.

A link to download the release for Unity 2017.1 is available in the top TextMesh Pro sticky thread in the section of the forum.

 

I wasn't aware the asset store wasn't the most updated. I downloaded "TextMesh Pro - Release 1.0.55.2017.1.0b11 (dll only).unitypackage" and it initially made all text disappear, but then I deleted the TMP folder and re-imported like the upgrade note says and it now works. Thanks!

 

I'm still not being able to edit the font, maybe because I did that?

Extremely poor UI performance on Android

It works if I create a new ui text in a new scene, but not in my game scene.

 

There is something else going on as expanding those shader panels should be working.

See if you get the same behavior in a new empty project and importing the latest release of TMP.

 

I already have the latest version, and I don't even need to create an empty project, it works well in a new empty scene.

 

I thought we were still on the same initial issue.

In this particular case, this is due to the material being an instanced material as a result of using a UI.Mask. Editing the instance is not possible but editing the material preset (from which it was derived) will work.

In the next release of TMP (which should be available this week), this will be improved upon and you will be able to edit the instanced material.

 

Thanks, I'll wait for the update.

 

Has it been realeased?

 

New release should be available tonight (before I go to sleep).

 

Thanks.

 

Hi! Was this fixed?
I have the same issue of not being able to modify the shader properties, and when clicked they jsut completely disappear.
Using Unity 2017.1.0f3

 

This was fixed in the last release so make sure you are using the latest release. Be sure to review the release notes and follow upgrade notes.

In terms of the previous behavior, this was only happening when using a UI.Mask component on one of the parents of the text object. In terms of the disappearance, that is something new. What is disappearing? The controls or the text?

I would suggest testing an a new empty project where you import the latest release to see if you can reproduce it.

 

i have the same problem where i have nothing there... and i using the latest tmp available on asset store

 

If you click the Outline or Underlay section, it should expand to reveal those options.

 

@Stephan_B I'm geting this error when I try to make custom fonts.

UnassignedReferenceException: The variable material of TMP_FontAsset has not been assigned.

You probably need to assign the material variable of the TMP_FontAsset script in the inspector.

UnityEngine.Object.get_name () (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Runtime/Export/UnityEngineObject.bindings.cs:195)

TMPro.EditorUtilities.TMP_UiEditorPanel.GetMaterialPresets () (at C:/Users/PC/AppData/Local/Unity/cache/packages/packages.unity.com/com.unity.textmeshpro@1.2.4/Scripts/Editor/TMP_UiEditorPanel.cs:825)

TMPro.EditorUtilities.TMP_UiEditorPanel.OnInspectorGUI () (at C:/Users/PC/AppData/Local/Unity/cache/packages/packages.unity.com/com.unity.textmeshpro@1.2.4/Scripts/Editor/TMP_UiEditorPanel.cs:311)

UnityEditor.InspectorWindow.DrawEditor (UnityEditor.Editor[] editors, Int32 editorIndex, Boolean rebuildOptimizedGUIBlock, System.Boolean& showImportedObjectBarNext, UnityEngine.Rect& importedObjectBarRect) (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/Inspector/InspectorWindow.cs:1295)

UnityEngine.GUIUtility:ProcessEvent(Int32, IntPtr)

I was using an older version that didn't need me to make materials. I updated to 1.2.4 through the package manager and now I get these errors. I can generate a font atlus, but TextMeshPro UI won't let me use those fonts without getting these red errors.

Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

 

Did you go through the project files GUID remapping process?

 

I had to fully delete my current TextMeshPro object and then re-create it from the "Create" button in the Hierarchy. All the options then magically reappeared.

 

One of my parents has Mask component on it to mask my Scroll Rect content, now I cannot edit material in textmeshprougui text component on child of my content. Is there any way to allow material to be editable? Or something? In my content I want to add a number representing order of components for the player, only other way i can figure out is to create small image instead of text component? But that is ridiculous.

 

The material is not editable because it is an instance material created as a result of the use of the mask. Do you need to use a UI Mask? You can replace the UI Mask by a RectMask2D which will not result in the creation and use of an instance material in which case you will be able to create and use material presets.

Why do you need to modify the material to add this number? What are you trying to modify on the material?

 

I want to add a number in the corner for player to see which number is this item. But that ScrollRect mask ruins the whole thing. ^^

 

Still unclear as to why you need to edit the material?

What are you trying to change on the material?

P.S. It looks like you may not need to use the UIMask. So replace that component from the ScrollRect by a RectMask2D.

 

Those properties of shader:

 

Oh sorry. I changed to RectMask2D and it works like a charm. ) Thank you very much!

 

Again the issue is related to the use of a UIMask in the ScrollRect which requires the use of an Instance Material which is why the material cannot be edited since this material is temporary.

You have two options:
Option (1) Assuming you want all text objects (numbers) to appear consistent from a visual stand point, then create a material preset with the visual appear you want (ie. Outline, Shadow, etc) and assign that Material Preset to your text object. In this case, the instance material will be created from this Material Preset which will already have the material settings you need without having to edit them on the instance. See the following video on how to create and use material presets.

If you are going to have multiple text objects that share the same visual style (ie. material property settings) with the exception of color since that is usually set using the Vertex Color on the text object which is unique per text object. Using Material Presets is more efficient since the same material is shared by all those text objects thus reducing the number of draw calls.

Option (2) Replace the UIMask component by a RectMask2D component. The RectMask2D does not require the use of an instance material. This will allow you to modify the material.

You should still use Material Presets as this is more efficient since text objects all share the same material.

 

Wow...thank you very much Stephan! Appreciate you help! Diving in to my code! )

 

It's because the parent of component is using a "mask" component which makes it lack to change its shader's properties.

 

Awesome, thank you!!