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String Too Long for TextMeshGenerator

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by hamsterbytedev, May 15, 2015.

  1. hamsterbytedev

    hamsterbytedev

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    So, I've got a problem. I have a Text component that I am using to display a string, but as that string gets to a certain length I get an error in the console that says 'String too long for TextMeshGenerator' Cutting characters...

    I have more or less resigned to the fact that I have to split this text between several different components and objects, but I would really rather not do that. Is there a way that I can just display a very large string, i.e. a few pages from a text file, without having to split that string into pieces and display it with multiple instances of the Text component.

    I'm using Unity 5 with the new UI features. Any advice would certainly be appreciated. Thanks!
     
    hamsterbytedev, May 15, 2015
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  2. hamsterbytedev

    hamsterbytedev

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    I've come up with a solution that allows me to use only one text component, but it's a little hacky. Still open to other suggestions.
     
    hamsterbytedev, May 15, 2015
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  3. proto_monkey

    proto_monkey

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    What was your solution ? I have run into this, and would rather not go the route of having multiple text objects.
     
    proto_monkey, Jul 5, 2015
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