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Multiple Text Options Is Confusing

Discussion in 'UGUI & TextMesh Pro' started by DaftPuzzler, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. DaftPuzzler

    DaftPuzzler

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    I still see text and text mesh pro when right clicking to create a text element. TMP was acquired long ago. I don't understand why we have still have both included. If one is better can you get rid of the other and just call the new one text? It's confusing having both. Why are you giving us the option of choosing a worse tool?
     
    DaftPuzzler, Sep 4, 2019
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  2. Stephan_B

    Stephan_B

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    Simply because some users have existing projects using the legacy text components which are located in the context menu "Create - 3D Object - 3D Text (also known as TextMesh) or Create - UI - Text.

    We will be renaming the Legacy text components to add the word - Legacy behind them but without making any code changes that would affect existing projects. The TextMesh Pro component will simply become Text but also without making changes to the underlying code / class again to avoid breaking any existing projects.
     
    Stephan_B, Sep 4, 2019
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  3. DaftPuzzler

    DaftPuzzler

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    Ah yes, the challenge of adding new without breaking old. Thank you.
     
    DaftPuzzler, Sep 9, 2019
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