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Open Multiple VFX Graph windows?

Discussion in 'Visual Effect Graph' started by _slash_, Jan 24, 2021.

  1. _slash_

    _slash_

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    I'm pretty sure this was possible in 2019+ but for some reason in 2020+ I cannot open multiple graphs at the same time, the VFX Graph window is unique, and loading a subgraph or another graph completely replaces its content.

    Am I crazy and it never existed? Is there a reason for this behavior or a will to allow it later on?

    Thanks
     
    _slash_, Jan 24, 2021
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  2. JulienF_Unity

    JulienF_Unity

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    Hi, no multiple VFX graph view at the same time has never been implemented. This is however something we're looking at, as this will improve workflows a lot (especially when using subgraphs)
     
    JulienF_Unity, Jan 28, 2021
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  3. _slash_

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    Then I must be crazy!
    Yes that's my main use case, being able to open Subgraphs at the same time. But also copy-paste from different main VFX Graphs, now that I think about it I might have used two instances of unity to make this work in the past
     
    _slash_, Jan 28, 2021
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  4. shall_unity

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    Came here to ask about this. The ability to only load one graph at a time and work efficiently across multiple graphs kills me. I hope support for opening multiple graphs comes soon.
     
    shall_unity, Feb 2, 2021
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  5. JDoe1

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    Oh yes please!
     
    JDoe1, Nov 16, 2021
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  6. Marc_unit

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    I'm looking forward to it. Really, please.
     
    Marc_unit, Nov 18, 2021
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  7. azmi_unity

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    Upvote. Makes it easier to copy between graphs.
     
    azmi_unity, Nov 19, 2021
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  8. Julien-A

    Julien-A

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    Hi,
    I'm happy to tell you that multiple VFX windows will be available in Unity 2022.1 (even sooner in 2022.1 alpha16).
    And along with this feature, you'll notice a revamp toolbar with a dedicated button to go back to parent graph when a subgraph is opened.
     
    Julien-A, Nov 22, 2021
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