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Question Is it correct that text mesh pro 3d object has Recttransform instead of transform component?

Discussion in 'UGUI & TextMesh Pro' started by URocks, Oct 14, 2020.

  1. URocks

    URocks

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    I just want to use Textmesh from 3d object menu inside 3d scene but the object has recttransform instead of regular transfom, is it correct?
     
    URocks, Oct 14, 2020
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  2. dotsquid

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    Yes, it is correct.
    RectTransform is used by various components because it allows to easily set width, height, pivot etc.
     
    dotsquid, Oct 16, 2020
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  3. Stephan_B

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    As per @dotsquid reply, the RectTransform is used to define the region where the text lives a.k.a a text container.
     
    Stephan_B, Oct 16, 2020
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  4. URocks

    URocks

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    Thank you for the answers
     
    URocks, Oct 17, 2020
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