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Unity step button

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by McDev02, Jul 4, 2013.

  1. McDev02

    McDev02

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    Honestly, what does the step button on Unity's toolbar actually do? It only pauses the game if I press it and doesn't seem to switch levels which was my bet :)

     
    McDev02, Jul 4, 2013
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  2. UnLogick

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    It progresses your game execution one frame at a time. Very useful if you want to micromanage/review a transition or special effect.
     
    UnLogick, Jul 4, 2013
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  3. McDev02

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    That is truly a useful feature, should have known that earlier.
     
    McDev02, Jul 4, 2013
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  4. DallonF

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    For all these years... I've ignored that button...

    Now I know...
     
    DallonF, Jul 4, 2013
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  5. Blacklight

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    Ditto
     
    Blacklight, Jul 4, 2013
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  6. HolBol

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    This. it's actually very useful.
     
    HolBol, Jul 4, 2013
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  7. ___Petr___

    ___Petr___

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    Does this button actually steps 1 frame? I use Unity 4.6.0 on Mac. In situation that I currently debugging, when I press "Step" I see that Game View redrawn twice.
    Also, if I record Unity window with Quicktime (at 60 fps), I can see on the video that Unity's game view changes almost each frame.
    How that can be?
    Thank you.
     
    ___Petr___, Dec 25, 2014
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