How do I get character count?

Code (CSharp):

1. int totalVisibleChar = textMeshProUGUI.textInfo.characterCount;

above code returns 0.

attached file shows I have texts written inside Text Mesh Pro UGUI.

What's happening here?

Did you guys change characterCount into something else? (coming from 2017. finished all migrating stuff based on guide already. This is script issue - teletype writer effect - because things work when script is disabled)

 

Until the text object has been rendered, the textInfo won't contain any valid data yet.

When are you checking the characterCount? Ie. in Awake() or Start(), etc.

If you need the text object to be processed / rendered right away, you can always use TMP_Text.ForceMeshUpdate()

 

I'm calling it in Start(). Also, thanks for help! It's working fine now.

 

working like hell!!! thanks bro!