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[UIElements] Rebuild project when UXML file changes

Discussion in 'UI Toolkit' started by InScatterbrain, May 11, 2019.

  1. InScatterbrain

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    I've been using UIElements for a bit now and I must say it's been a good experience so far. :)

    One small thing that's bothering me though, is that changing a UXML file, doesn't seem to trigger a rebuild of the project. Is there a way to make Unity rebuild whenever a UXML file has been changed?
     
    InScatterbrain, May 11, 2019
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  2. patrickf

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    Hi! Thank you for your feedback!

    In order for UXML changes to take effect, you need to close and reopen the window. Automatic reloading is on our todo list.
     
    patrickf, May 13, 2019
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  3. InScatterbrain

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    Good to know. Thanks!
     
    InScatterbrain, May 14, 2019
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  4. uDamian

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    Pressing F5 while the Window is focused might also do the trick. There's a Reload Window in the top right window menu.
     
    uDamian, May 14, 2019
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  5. InScatterbrain

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    Closing and opening the window works, but pressing F5 doesn't seem to do anything, also can't find the Reload Window option.
    upload_2019-5-15_15-55-50.png

    I'm on version 2019.2.0.1b
     
    InScatterbrain, May 15, 2019
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  6. uDamian

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    Ah, I keep forgetting that's only for Developer Mode (Edit > Preferences > General). I just always have it enabled. :)
     
    uDamian, May 16, 2019
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  7. InScatterbrain

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    Oh ok, I wasn't aware of the existence of developer mode! Also, can't find it though. ;) Am I missing something?

    upload_2019-5-17_10-48-4.png
     
    InScatterbrain, May 17, 2019
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  8. uDamian

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    Hmm.. maybe it wasn't there in 2019.1. If you go to Help > About Unity and, with the About window focused, type: "internal" (yes, blindly) you will turn Unity dev mode on (type it again to turn it off).
     
    uDamian, May 17, 2019
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  9. InScatterbrain

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    That did the trick! I feel like I activated some kind of cheat mode. :D

    Thanks, being able to reload windows like that will be very useful. :)
     
    InScatterbrain, May 18, 2019
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