[Released] Serializable Dictionary Lite - Now allowing custom editor for key field

Version 2.6.9 has been submitted to the asset store for review. This version includes:

• Fixed issue that if the dictionary wasn't drawn it would throw an error when adding an element via code.

 

Great news, version 2.6.9 is now live! Fixing the issue reported here

 

Hi. I have a problem with enums as key. All works fine except that when I try to choose them from drop-down menu in the inspector, I cannot. I have to add multiple enums until I get the one I wanted to assign to the dictionary and remove the other ones.

 

I'm not seeing that issue here. Could you show an image of what issue you are getting?

 

You see, I cannot select the enums I want from the drop down.

 

Ok I was able to replicate this with the asset store version. Pushing a hot fix now, if you want to have this fix faster send me a message so I can send you the package.

 

Version 2.6.9.1 has been submitted to the asset store for review. This version includes:

• Hot fix for not able to change enum key

 

Thanks bro! I'll wait for the asset release, dont worry

 

Great news, version 2.6.9.1 is now live!

 

Im getting a

NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object

when i start a build with code using these Serialized Dictionaries, im using Unity 2019.3.3f1, the Dictionary is in a ScriptableObject

 

I'll need more information to be able to help you out. What's the full stack trace? What dictionary type are you using? Are you running any preprocess script on that ScriptableObject?

 

Hello! Just wondering if I can use this in a Custom UI to display a dictionary? Might sound like a dumb question, I am relatively new to programming.

 

Hello, what do you mean with custom UI? What are you trying to do? This inspector will only work on the editor.

 

Code (CSharp):

1.  private void OnGUI(){
2.  
3. EditorGUILayout.Propertyfield("PUT DICTIONARY HERE?")
4.  
5. }

Basically what I want to do is that I want to use a OnGUI function to show and edit the dictionary using a property field or some other function. Kind of lost right now.

The above code is not my actual code and is just a "showcase" of what I want to do.

 

Is it possible to save/load these with JsonUtility as well?

 

Yes, you should be able to do that.

Yes you can, but as for this version it will populate your json with extra data.

 

Hello I have this error :

"A key of type: Item requires to have a valid RequiredReferences reference"

This how my "Item" class (it's a ScriptableObject) looks like :



This is a CountableItemDictionary:



This is my RequiredReferences class looks like :


This is how my RequiredReferences asset looks like :


This is how I intend to use my CountableItemDictionary :


can someone helps me ?

 

Did you add the

ReqReferences

to your object instance? I pasted your code and it's working without issues.

 

Oh ! I did not know I had to... Sorry. You are so nice to test it so quickly ! Thank you !!!

 

Is there a paid version coming out? I noticed you changed the free to "Lite" ... so I assume the paid one is coming soon? Last time I saw you mention it was in December 2019. Just curious. Haven't used this asset yet but I'm about to dive in.

Also, how well does this work with 2019.3? I know they have Serialized Generic Lists now that I've been using.

EDIT: Also, you should update your SupportWindow.cs ... you're missing a line break in the UI for the Tools menu which is standard convention and you're using the old Unity Asset Store URL (they got rid of the "3D" part).

 

Hello, yes the paid version is coming out soon, is currently under closed beta testing. Hopefully it will be published soon. I'll be posting here when the version is out.

Yes everything works fine on all unity versions. I'm currently using it with 2019.3 and 2020 without issues at all.

 

Great news version Pro has been submitted to the asset store. A new thread about this version has been created here https://forum.unity.com/threads/serializable-dictionary-pro.869377/

 

Any plan to make the lite version into UPM package ?

i'm just lately getting into how UPM make my asset directory more clean

 

Is something that I've been thinking of, once the pro version is out and stable enough I will check into making the lite version a package.

 

Hi Rotary-Heart, looking forward to the Pro version. One issue I'm having with my latest dictionary is when trying to save the dictionary using binaryformatter. Its working with a normal dictionary, however with your serialized dictionary I'm getting the usual error "SerializationException: Type 'RotaryHeart.Lib.SerializableDictionary.DrawableDictionary' in Assembly 'Assembly-CSharp, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null' is not marked as serializable."

Not sure why as everything is serializable. Is it because Ive got a list in the object (this works with the normal dictionary)

Code (CSharp):

1. [Serializable]
2. public class QuadrantObject
3. {
4.     public SectorLocation sectorLocation;
5.     public QuadrantLocation QuadrantLocation;
6.     public List<Planets> planets;
7.     public List<Stars> stars;
8.     private float discovery;
9. }
10.  
11. [Serializable]
12. public class QuadrantDictionary : SerializableDictionaryBase<string, QuadrantObject>{}
13.  
14. [SerializeField]
15.     private QuadrantDictionary quadrantDictionary;

 

Hello,

That's an unfortunate known limitation of the lite version. You can work around it by instead of serializing the serialized dictionary copying it to a Dictionary then serializing that copy Dictionary with the BinaryFormatter, I understand that this is not the best workaround, but it is currently the only way to make it work with the Lite version.

The pro version has been rewritten completely and this issue does not happen with this version. This is one of the many new and different things between both systems.

EDIT: Pro version thread can be found here https://forum.unity.com/threads/serializable-dictionary-pro.869377/

 

Version 2.6.9.3 has been submitted to the asset store for review. This version includes:

• Small fix for inspector indentation
• Modified definer to use a general approach

 

Great news, version 2.6.9.3 is now live!

 

Did anyone use it apear the Error?:
====
GUI Error: You are pushing more GUIClips than you are popping. Make sure they are balanced.
UnityEngine.GUIUtility: ProcessEvent(Int32, IntPtr)
====

But it apeared just one moment,Unity still could run,Is it OK?

 

Never got a report for that, were you able to replicate the issue? Do you have a repro steps/project for that? That is an editor drawing error so it shouldn't block your game in any way.

 

It didn't always happen.It sometimes happened when I added new folder or file in Unity.

Before I use this plug-in.
I had used the guy's method.It would happen the same error.
I am afraid it would be some bad effect in future.Although the error message appeared a little time and then disappeared.

By the way my Unity is 2019.4.1f1

 

That might be an Unity bug then, that doesn't have anything to do with the drawing of this system since it doesn't happen when you manipulate your dictionary data. Where does the error points to?

 

That's t the problem weird place.... there are no points to tell me where make this error...

 

Then it's most likely an unity bug. Since this is the first time I see this report. Either way, as I said earlier that's just an Editor drawing error. It will not affect your game in any way.

 

Hi. Will you add support for serializing array/List as value type for Serializable Dictionary?

 

Hello. That is already implemented, check the Advanced Dictionary section on the documentation. It has an example too

 

I am asking specifically about the ability to use List/array directly as Value types without additional boilerplate code.

 

That's an unfortunate limitation of Unity serialization, not of the system. It doesn't serialize nested array/List without a wrapper.

 

Version 2.6.9.4 has been submitted to the asset store for review. This version includes:

• Fixed null error edge case when retrieving property height

 

Great news, version 2.6.9.4 is now live!

 

Hi. Do you have any plan to release Serializable Dictionary Lite as an UPM package?

 

Hello, maybe at some point, for now it's staying as an asset store package.

 

I've tried importing this, but nothing changes when I do.

I've looked all over your links and in the documentation for why this might be the case. I'm on 2020.3.13f1 if it matters.

SerializableDictionaryBase type can't be found

 

Does the provided example ScriptableObjects work? Did you added the using to your script?

I'll need to see your code to be able to give any help.

 

The DrawableDictionary adds a bunch of stuff to SerializableDictionaryBase that bloats the save file when serializing. Is there a good way to not save that part when serializing to a file without messing with the functionality in Unity?

 

Hello, unfortunately with the Lite version not directly. Depending on what you are using for saving your file you can use the CopyFrom/CopyTo to copy the data to a normal Dictionary.

This issue has been address on the Pro version.

 

Hi. What rules should I follow if I want to create a library/package that has Serializable Dictionary Lite as a dependancy? Can I host a copy of SDL as a UPM package? Does the Asset Store license allow using AS packages as dependencies?

 

Hello, I think that it allows to use other seller assets as dependencies. But you cannot include it, the user of your package will need to download it from the store. This was the response I got last time I asked. Might be better to contact asset store support directly.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

I got the response from support. Here is the abbreviated exchange:

Unity: Unless they own the rights to redistribute the free asset, they should not include any of that data in their package, regardless of how they distribute it. Instead, they should give instructions to users on how they can come to the Asset STore to get teh free package.

Me: Having established that the rights to distribute the free asset are required to distribute said asset, is it understood that I would have these rights if I requested for permission to distribute from the asset author and was granted permission by them?

Unity: Yes. You should make sure to have it all in writing, as if we get a complaint about redistribution etc, we will generally take action by removing the asset. Realistically, the best option for users is to get the original free asset, as they will get updates with that, as they come

So, to make it all formal: I would like to create a UPM package based on Serializable Dictionary Lite and submit it on OpenUPM (maybe not immediately, but at some point in the future). Full author attribution. I will try to keep the UPM package up-to-date within my best ability. Any any point, on your request, I will hand over control of a package on OpenUPM to you if the site has that capability, or withdraw my package from OpenUPM if you want to publish your own UPM package of SDL, as you have said that you planned to in this thread. If you want to, you can specify the Reverse-DNS identifier you would like for your planned UPM package of SDL here and I can honor it for the UPM package I'll create for consistency sake. Do I have permission?

 

@tonygiang Alright, I'll be creating the package and submit it to OpenUPM in the following days. That way you don't have to keep it updated. Not much should change, so you can keep working on your asset without problems