Modular 3D Text - Complete ingame ui sytem

Ok, looks like I was missing a required reference to the Unity.InputSystem that was causing this.
One thing that I noticed was that if a line string has a line that begins with a space, the first space it seems to get trimmed. I'm presenting content from an external api that expects a monospace font to be used for formatting, is this a known/intended behaviour?

 

Edit 1: ops, I didn't see your last message on the next page. Looking into it.

Edit 2: Found the culprit. It's the grid layout that is ignoring the space. Fixing it.

 

Pushed an update(3.1.11) with the fix. Should be available soon.

 

Awesome! Thanks @Ferdowsur! I'm working on a fly-in module and it works when I use it on enable but it's creating some unexpected behaviour when the text gets disabled even thought the module is only supposed to run on enable. Any ideas as to what could be causing it? here's a video of the behaviour:

Module code (Sorry its a bit of a mess still):

Code (CSharp):

1. using System;
2. using System.Collections;
3. using System.Threading;
4. using UnityEngine;
5. using MText;
6. using Random = UnityEngine.Random;
7.  
8. /// <summary>
9. /// Variable holders:
10. /// Index 0: DelayMin | float
11. /// Index 0: DelayMax | float
12. /// Index 1: DurationMin | float
13. /// Index 1: DurationMax | float
14. /// Index 2: Start position | Vector3
15. /// Index 3: End position | Vector3
16. /// Index 4: Move curve | Animation curve
17. /// </summary>
18. [CreateAssetMenu(menuName = "Modular 3d Text/Modules/Fly In")]
19. public class MText_Module_FlyIn : MText_Module
20. {
21.    // enum for the different variable holder indexes
22.     public enum VariableIndex
23.     {
24.         DelayMin,
25.         DelayMax,
26.         DurationMin,
27.         DurationMax,
28.         StartPosition,
29.         EndPosition,
30.         MoveCurve
31.     }
32.     public override IEnumerator ModuleRoutine(GameObject obj, VariableHolder[] variableHolders)
33.     {
34.         if (!obj || variableHolders == null)
35.         {
36.             yield break;
37.         }
38.  
39.         if (variableHolders.Length < 7)
40.         {
41.             yield break;
42.         }
43.  
44.      
45.         // turn off mesh renderer
46.         obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = false;
47.         //wait until obj.localposition is different from its parents localposition
48.         yield return new WaitUntil(() => obj.transform.localPosition != obj.transform.parent.localPosition);
49.  
50.         // turn on mesh renderer
51.         obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = true;
52.  
53.         var startPosition = obj.transform.localPosition + (Vector3)variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.StartPosition].vector3Value;
54.         var endPosition = obj.transform.localPosition + (Vector3)variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.EndPosition].vector3Value;
55.  
56.         float timer = 0;
57.         //duration is a random value between the min and max values
58.         float duration = Random.Range(variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMin].floatValue, variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMax].floatValue);
59.         //delay is a random value between the min and max values
60.         float delay = Random.Range(variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMin].floatValue, variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMax].floatValue);
61.         //wait for the delay
62.         yield return new WaitForSeconds(delay);
63.      
64.         AnimationCurve animationCurve = variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.MoveCurve].animationCurve; // Move curve
65.         while (timer < duration)
66.         {
67.             UpdatePosition(obj.transform, endPosition, startPosition, timer, duration, animationCurve);
68.  
69.             timer += Time.deltaTime;
70.             yield return null;
71.         }
72.  
73.         obj.transform.localPosition = endPosition;
74.         delay = 0;
75.      
76.     }
77.  
78.     private void UpdatePosition(Transform transform, Vector3 endPosition, Vector3 startPosition, float timer,
79.         float duration, AnimationCurve animationCurve)
80.     {
81.         //set the local position of the child to the lerped position using the animation curve
82.         transform.localPosition = Vector3.Lerp(startPosition, endPosition,
83.             animationCurve.Evaluate(timer / duration));
84.     }
85.  
86.     public override string VariableWarnings(VariableHolder[] variableHolders)
87.     {
88.         string warning = string.Empty;
89.         if (variableHolders == null)
90.         {
91.             return warning;
92.         }
93.  
94.         if (variableHolders.Length <= 1)
95.         {
96.             return warning;
97.         }
98.  
99.         try
100.         {
101.             //if the delay or duration values are unset or negative return a warning
102.             if (variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMin].floatValue < 0 ||
103.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMax].floatValue < 0 ||
104.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMin].floatValue <= 0 ||
105.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMax].floatValue < 0)
106.             {
107.                 warning += "Delay and duration values must be positive";
108.             }
109.          
110.             // if the start and end positions are the same return a warning
111.             if (variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.StartPosition].vector3Value ==
112.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.EndPosition].vector3Value)
113.             {
114.                 warning += "Start and end positions are the same";
115.             }
116.         }
117.         catch
118.         {
119.         }
120.  
121.         return warning;
122.     }
123. }

 

Happy to help!

About the code, looks like you are accidentally turning on the mesh renderer too early. So, the characters that has a delay on it, stays there.

To avoid this behavior, move the
obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = true;
to the line after
yield return new WaitForSeconds(delay);


Also, before obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = false;
Add a break for checking meshrender

Code (CSharp):

1. if(obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>())
2.    yield break;

To save resources on moving the gameobjects for spaces and avoid errors for missing component.

Replace yield return new WaitUntil(() => obj.transform.localPosition != obj.transform.parent.localPosition);
with this,
yield return null;
Otherwise in the offchance that there is a character exactly at the same position as the parent, the module wouldnt work.

I found the issue why this line was needed. Sorry
The modules get called before the layout system. So, the characters aren't moved yet to the correct position. I am looking into a fix.

I hope that fixed your issue. Let me know if I missed anything.

 

Code (CSharp):

1. using System;
2. using System.Collections;
3. using System.Threading;
4. using UnityEngine;
5. using MText;
6. using Random = UnityEngine.Random;
7.  
8. /// <summary>
9. /// Variable holders:
10. /// Index 0: DelayMin | float
11. /// Index 0: DelayMax | float
12. /// Index 1: DurationMin | float
13. /// Index 1: DurationMax | float
14. /// Index 2: Start position | Vector3
15. /// Index 3: End position | Vector3
16. /// Index 4: Move curve | Animation curve
17. /// </summary>
18. [CreateAssetMenu(menuName = "Modular 3d Text/Modules/Fly In")]
19. public class MText_Module_FlyIn : MText_Module
20. {
21.     // enum for the different variable holder indexes
22.     public enum VariableIndex
23.     {
24.         DelayMin,
25.         DelayMax,
26.         DurationMin,
27.         DurationMax,
28.         StartPosition,
29.         EndPosition,
30.         MoveCurve
31.     }
32.     public override IEnumerator ModuleRoutine(GameObject obj, VariableHolder[] variableHolders)
33.     {
34.         if (!obj || variableHolders == null)
35.         {
36.             yield break;
37.         }
38.  
39.         if (variableHolders.Length < 7)
40.         {
41.             yield break;
42.         }
43.  
44.         //--------------Added if has meshrender here
45.         if (!obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>())
46.             yield break;
47.  
48.         // turn off mesh renderer
49.         obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = false;
50.         //yield return new WaitUntil(() => obj.transform.localPosition != obj.transform.parent.localPosition);
51.         //--------------Changed the wait
52.         yield return null;
53.  
54.         var startPosition = obj.transform.localPosition + (Vector3)variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.StartPosition].vector3Value;
55.         var endPosition = obj.transform.localPosition + (Vector3)variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.EndPosition].vector3Value;
56.  
57.         float timer = 0;
58.         //duration is a random value between the min and max values
59.         float duration = Random.Range(variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMin].floatValue, variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMax].floatValue);
60.         //delay is a random value between the min and max values
61.         float delay = Random.Range(variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMin].floatValue, variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMax].floatValue);
62.         //wait for the delay
63.         yield return new WaitForSeconds(delay);
64.  
65.         //--------------Moved this
66.         // turn on mesh renderer
67.         obj.GetComponent<MeshRenderer>().enabled = true;
68.  
69.         AnimationCurve animationCurve = variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.MoveCurve].animationCurve; // Move curve
70.         while (timer < duration)
71.         {
72.             UpdatePosition(obj.transform, endPosition, startPosition, timer, duration, animationCurve);
73.  
74.             timer += Time.deltaTime;
75.             yield return null;
76.         }
77.  
78.         obj.transform.localPosition = endPosition;
79.         delay = 0;
80.  
81.     }
82.  
83.     private void UpdatePosition(Transform transform, Vector3 endPosition, Vector3 startPosition, float timer,
84.         float duration, AnimationCurve animationCurve)
85.     {
86.         //set the local position of the child to the lerped position using the animation curve
87.         transform.localPosition = Vector3.Lerp(startPosition, endPosition,
88.             animationCurve.Evaluate(timer / duration));
89.     }
90.  
91.     public override string VariableWarnings(VariableHolder[] variableHolders)
92.     {
93.         string warning = string.Empty;
94.         if (variableHolders == null)
95.         {
96.             return warning;
97.         }
98.  
99.         if (variableHolders.Length <= 1)
100.         {
101.             return warning;
102.         }
103.  
104.         try
105.         {
106.             //if the delay or duration values are unset or negative return a warning
107.             if (variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMin].floatValue < 0 ||
108.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DelayMax].floatValue < 0 ||
109.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMin].floatValue <= 0 ||
110.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.DurationMax].floatValue < 0)
111.             {
112.                 warning += "Delay and duration values must be positive";
113.             }
114.  
115.             // if the start and end positions are the same return a warning
116.             if (variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.StartPosition].vector3Value ==
117.                 variableHolders[(int)VariableIndex.EndPosition].vector3Value)
118.             {
119.                 warning += "Start and end positions are the same";
120.             }
121.         }
122.         catch
123.         {
124.         }
125.  
126.         return warning;
127.     }
128. }
129.  

 

Hi! Is there a way to create the 3D-font asset runtime (using for example "string localPath" as input)? Great asset btw!

 

Hi,
Unfortunately, there is no direct approach to create the 3d font asset runtime.
An approach could be just changing the TTF file data of an existing 3d font

Add this method to the Font script and pass the TTF file as byte[] array.

public void RecreateFontFromTTFFile(byte[] rfontBytes)
{
characters.Clear();
kernTable.Clear();

SetFontBytes(rfontBytes);

var fontCreator = new FontCreation.MText_CharacterGenerator();
fontCreator.GetTypeFaceInformation(ref lineHeight, ref unitPerEM, ref emptySpaceSpacing);
}

/ //You don't need to call characters.clear() and kerntable.clear() everytime if the lists are empty from start. They won't be recreated runtime.

Note:
You need to read the TTF file on the local path as a byte array and pass that. Can't pass just the path.
I myself use File.ReadAllBytes(path) to read the byte[].

 

Version 3.2.0

• Added ability to create fonts runtime.

Documentation

 

Hello I received this error when using the version 3.2.1

Assets\Plugins\Tiny Giant Studio\Modular 3D Text\Scripts\MText_GetCharacterObject.cs(147,35): error CS0012: The type 'Mesh' is defined in an assembly that is not referenced. You must add a reference to assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.



Assets\Plugins\Tiny Giant Studio\Modular 3D Text\Scripts\MText_GetCharacterObject.cs(216,29): error CS0012: The type 'Mesh' is defined in an assembly that is not referenced. You must add a reference to assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.



Assets\Plugins\Tiny Giant Studio\Modular 3D Text\Scripts\MText_GetCharacterObject.cs(284,29): error CS0012: The type 'Mesh' is defined in an assembly that is not referenced. You must add a reference to assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.

please help and thanks!

 

Hi,
Sorry that you are facing issues.
Can you share how the assembly definition file looks, please? Is No Engine Reference set to true?
There should be a lot more errors if it was turned on by accident.

 

Hi Thank you for the quick reply, I was able to figure out why this happened, our project's complier are set to il2cpp, the error are gone after switching compiler to mono. We still prefer the il2cpp complier, would you have any idea on how to fix this?

Thanks

 

Hi,
The type 'Mesh' is part of UnityEngine and shouldn't be bound to any scripting backend. I myself also use it as a backend for my projects without any issue. Do you get any other errors? If it can't find UnityEngine.Mesh, it should pop up more errors, since it is used in a lot of scripts.

If you create a new script outside the Modular3dtext folder, can you create a variable:
Mesh mesh = new Mesh();
in that script.

Maybe the il2cp backend got corrupted for some reason. Can you clear the cache please? (instruction)

 

I tried creating a script and added Mesh mesh = new Mesh(), and it did not create any error

 

It's pretty weird that only one single script can't find anything called Mesh.

Did you try removing the asset completely and downlading a fresh new copy? And were you able clear il2cpp cache?


And does it have similar error if you download the asset in a blank project with il2cpp backend. If it doesn't happen in other projects, it might give a clue about what's wrong.

 

hi bro, much appreciate if you can provide a password input text box.

 

That sounds good.
I will add it and push an update after I am done eating.

 

Done.


Version 3.3.0

• Password mode for input field

 

I love you, muak!

 

Btw, I've chosen the Auto Letter Size, however the line is still breaks down by 2 instead of auto-resize the letters to make it fit to one line. Do you have any settings to fix this issue?

 

Hi,
Unfortunately, auto letter doesn't serve this purpose. If turned on, instead of using predetermined size of each letter by font, their size is taken from the size they take in render view.

 

Hi!

Is there a way to increase mesh resolution (add more vertices to round sections). I tried setting the "vertex count" in Font Creation to 1, 10, 500, 5000 with no effect.

In the picture below, the "jagged" edges are most noticeable in the char "0".

 

Hi I got this compile error on the console after buying and importing the asset from the Unity store

Assets\Tiny Giant Studio\Modular 3D Text\Scripts\Sample Scene\AutoUpdateInputSystemToSampleScene.cs(53,56): error CS1061: 'PlayerInput' does not contain a definition for 'actions' and no accessible extension method 'actions' accepting a first argument of type 'PlayerInput' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?)

 

im using 2021.3.16f1 ver

 

Ok now it's working..simple IDE suggestion itself )


gameObject.GetComponent<PlayerInput>().actions = settings.inputActionAsset;

 

Apologies for the delayed response. My laptop died

I think it would be better if you increased the smoothing angle. That would give a better look without adding vertices.

 

Glad to hear you were able to resolve the issue!

 

Hi! I mean is there a way to increase the roundness of the 3D-meshes?

 

The roundness is controlled by the smoothing angle.

It works similarly to the auto-smooth angle of software like Blender.

 

【Environment】
・Modular 3D Text Version 3.3.1
・Unity 2021.3.11

【Question】
入力したテキストにコライダーを追加して、重力で床に落ちるようにしたいと思います。床に落ちたテキストを残しながら、新しいテキストをアニメーション化したいと思います。
AdvancedSettings で「モジュールの再適用」を false に設定する必要があると思いますが、機能していないようです。
また、「modular3DText.UpdateText(message);」でメッセージに文字列を追加しても、前のフレームでアニメーション化されたテキストは、内部で差異をチェックしているため、再び表示されないという記事を読みました。これは正しいです？

 

I am not sure why but seems like my replies to this thread are some reason waiting approval by mods before being posted. First time this is happening after creating the thread back in February 2020. So, my replies might seem late.
Please email me if you need something urgent until this issue is resolved.

Edit: I think I figured out a bit about the issue. I can't reply here with phone without being flagged by spam(?) filter and getting stuck awaiting approval. Posting by computer seems to be fine. idk why.

 

I have replied to the email. The issue seems to be a bug. My sincerest apologies.
I have fixed it and provided an update in the mail. I will update the asset store version soon as well.
Sorry for the delayed response here.

 

Got it. I will avoid doing that. Thanks! a lot for clearing things up.

 

Hey everyone,

we have migrated to 3.3.1 and the methods ModularText3D.typingEffects.Add() and ModularText3D.ClearAllEffects() are not available anymore. Any new methods to replace these two?

Best regards

 

Hi,
To add new typing effect, you can use the NewEffect method. Because of the way Modules are structured, it's much easier to use that instead of .Add(). I will update the doc to reflect that.
Use

Code (CSharp):

1. modular3DText.NewEffect(modular3DText.addingModules,  yourModule);

This will setup everything needed.



ModularText3D.ClearAllEffects() doesn't exist anymore. Please use

Code (CSharp):

1. modular3DText.addingModules.Clear();
2. modular3DText.deletingModules.Clear();

 

After first being released in January 2020, a Major upgrade for the asset is here for the first time.
Anyone who bought it recently will receive an automatic free upgrade. Other customers can purchase the upgrade for a reduced price. If you do not wish to upgrade, don't worry, I will continue to provide 100% support for anything you need. Always happy to help.

 

Modular 3D Text version 4.0​

A significant overhaul of the asset. Please remove the old version of the asset if you are updating it and do it when you have time.

• Inspector updates of all the UI elements that improved readability and efficiency.
• Avoid pink materials by automatically importing the right materials for your pipeline using an in-house importer tool.
• Better undo/redo support.
• Namespace modification for clarity and extendability. (Link)
• More detailed documentation to modify or add functions to the asset.
• Vertical wrap/overflow modes for Grid Layout and more spacing styles.
• Better controls for Circular layouts.
• Optional setting to always update layouts in play mode.
• Separate input processors for default and new input systems making it easier to debug/modify/build new systems.
• More background types for the slider.
• Input field content types support.
• Ability to set up 'Assembly Definition' files with a click of a button.
• Major refactoring to the naming schema of scripts to match other standard assets.
• Reorganize folder structures as a method to future-proof.
• Layouts now work in Canvas
• UV remapping option added.
• It is easier now to find the right section of documentation using help URLs and custom buttons right in the inspector.
• and much more minor improvements.

 

Is the new release going to be a free upgrade for existing users?

 

If you purchased the asset within the last two months, it will be free.

 

I literally started integrating this yesterday into production.
For how long will this purchase cover updates?

 

I have already specified my stance on this. Link . Please check the link

You are welcome not to upgrade if you don't need it, you don't always have to upgrade just because something new comes up. I will provide support 100% with any version.

I know it's a sarcastic question but I will still answer.
I have no plan. The last version started on January 2020, it's May 2023 and I am not sure but I think on average I pushed an update every 30-40 days for more than 3 years. You can expect something like that in the future too.

 

It wasn't sarcasm. I think it's a reasonable question. Long time asset devs usually set expectations as to how/when they charge for updates. Like for example how Kronnect or Jason Booth do it. From their releases you can tell that they charge between SRP versions. The decision to use this asset (and purchase) happened long before I got around to integrating it. Kronnects Volumetric Lights 2 also did this but I upgraded without hesitation because it'd be updated at least throughout URP14.

 

My sincerest apologies for the misunderstanding. My pet has an upset stomach and I am still in the process of cleaning up. Still, I should have answered it better. Sorry again. I am not the smartest person but I try to be friendly at least.

I don't plan on making any more paid upgrades, major or minor.
The asset doesn't need enough changes between Unity versions to justify any paid updates for different pipelines or Unity versions. If anything breaks between pipeline versions for sample scenes, I made a tool inside the asset to handle packages between them.




I will however still continue to push free updates every month-ish as I have been doing before.

 

Can I use this product on WebGL ?

 

Hi,
Yes, there is no known limitation with any platform or pipeline.
WebGL is tested and working.

 

Modular 3D Text - Version 4.0.1
Minor inspector improvement and small editor-only inspector bug fix.

If you run into any error while updating from 4.0.0, please remove the scripts folder from Plugins/Tiny Giant Studio/Modular 3D Text/Scripts and re-import. There won't be any more errors.

• Custom inspector for layout elements added.
• Fixed a bug where user-created modules weren't loading default values when getting added for the first time.

 

Modular 3D Text - Version 4.0.1a

• Fixed a bug where the 'repositioning old characters' setting was not being applied correctly.

 

Hi! Looks like a very useful asset. I have just one question before buying it:
Does it support special characters (ä, ö, ñ, etc.) out of the box? can they easyly converted from ttfs? If not: is it possible to add this manually and how?

Thanks!
Stefan

 

Hi,
Thanks for the compliment. It supports special characters like these ones (ä, ö, ñ, etc.) without any extra work.
If you add them in when converting from TTF files (same system as Textmesh Pro), you will have them as prebuilt. Otherwise, the 3d font will create them at runtime from the original TTF data which is autosaved.

The asset doesn't work with some languages/fonts like Arabic, and Bangla that has connected characters because of how the layout system is handled.