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Question Shader stripping and in-game graphics settings

Discussion in 'Universal Render Pipeline' started by Peter77, Jul 29, 2023.

  1. Peter77

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    When the game offers settings to enable or disable Realtime-Shadows, SSAO, Anti-Aliasing, Decals during runtime using scripting by manipulating the URP pipeline asset, how does shader stripping function in this scenario?

    Does shader stripping work properly in such cases or does it remove essential shader variants that the build pipeline cannot detect? In other words, do I need to disable shader stripping in such case?
     
    Peter77, Jul 29, 2023
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  2. aleksandrk

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    The build pipeline cannot detect this.
     
    aleksandrk, Jul 31, 2023
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  3. Peter77

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    Thank you for your answer. I assume in such case the correct way would be to turn off shader stripping?
     
    Peter77, Jul 31, 2023
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  4. aleksandrk

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    I hope it's not the only way here :D
    I think multiple pipeline settings assets would be the best way to go in this case. I'll double-check internally :)
     
    aleksandrk, Aug 1, 2023
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  5. aleksandrk

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    Seems like this is, indeed, the best option. This will definitely increase the build times, but at least they won't skyrocket compared to completely disabling stripping.
     
    aleksandrk, Aug 1, 2023
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