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XCode GPU Debugging not available

Discussion in '2019.3 Beta' started by alterhowdegen, Sep 1, 2019.

  1. alterhowdegen

    alterhowdegen

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    After going to 2019.3.0b1 from 2019.2 XCode does no longer offer GPU debugging (including the FPS counter in the Debug Navigator, GPU Frame Capture etc.). Graphics API is set to metal, of course. Anybody experiencing the same issue?
     
    alterhowdegen, Sep 1, 2019
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  2. TimNedvyga

    TimNedvyga

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    yes, have same issue.

    Unity 2019.3.0b1/URP 7.0.1, Xcode 11.0 beta6/7 (11M392r)
     
    TimNedvyga, Sep 2, 2019
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  3. TimNedvyga

    TimNedvyga

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    problem still exist in Unity 2019.3.0b2
     
    TimNedvyga, Sep 7, 2019
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  4. TimNedvyga

    TimNedvyga

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    @alterhowdegen hey, got the answer form Unity support
     
    TimNedvyga, Sep 10, 2019
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  5. CrystalDynamo

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    Thanks mate just the answer I needed.
     
    CrystalDynamo, Nov 27, 2019
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  6. LLLLXXXXLLLL

    LLLLXXXXLLLL

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    there is no option named "Metal API Validation"
    What I need is GPU memory read bandwidth counter, any one know where it is?
     
    LLLLXXXXLLLL, Feb 5, 2021
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  7. jawad_ahmad

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    If you're on the latest XCode, the option for Metal API Validation moved into a different tab:

    upload_2021-5-3_18-4-10.png

    Although I'm not sure this is needed now for GPU debugging to work. As mentioned, the main part is having GPU Frame Capture set to Metal:

    upload_2021-5-3_18-5-33.png

    I've also found that I have to restart XCode after making that change. Then the option for GPU Frame Capture is available.
     
    jawad_ahmad, May 4, 2021
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  8. naive_magic

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    I'm running Unity 2020.3.2f1 LTS on Mac OS Big Sur 11.2.2 and Xcode 12.4 and following the steps of Tim Nedvyga didn't help in getting "Capture GPU Frame" option to become un-greyed out. I'm using an eGPU if that makes a difference? Any help would be appreciated
     
    naive_magic, May 5, 2021
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