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Bug (Case 1301327) "External Objects" array visible in TextInspector

Discussion in '2021.1 Beta' started by Peter77, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Peter77

    Peter77

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    When I select a text asset in Unity 2020.1, it displays an "External Objects" array that I can manipulate:

    2021.1:
    upload_2020-12-11_16-27-56.png

    ... this is not available in 2018.4 for example:
    upload_2020-12-11_16-28-33.png

    Is this change on purpose? What can I do with these "External Objects" list?
     
    Peter77, Dec 11, 2020
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  2. bastien_humeau

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    Hi!
    This is definitely not a change on purpose, which version of Unity do you see this version of the TextAsset inspector?

    The External Objects is an AssetImporter value that can be accessed from this method: https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/AssetImporter.GetExternalObjectMap.html
    We are using it on some importers to store references used at import time, like the ModelImporter material remapping for example.
    It's not being used in the TextAssetImporter and should not appear in the inspector.
     
    bastien_humeau, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. Peter77

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    I see it in Unity 2021.1.0a9. Want me to submit a bug-report for it?
     
    Peter77, Dec 22, 2020
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  4. bastien_humeau

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    Yes, please, that will help us track the issue down and fix it properly.
     
    bastien_humeau, Dec 22, 2020
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  5. Peter77

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    Alright, here you go:
    (Case 1301327) 2021.1: "External Objects" array visible in TextInspector

    PS: I've also updated the thread title and changed it from feedback to bug.
     
    Peter77, Dec 23, 2020
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  6. Peter77

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    Peter77, Dec 24, 2020
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