Discover how to build efficient UI layouts coping with multiple resolutions and screen sizes
In-depth overview of all the new UI features that give you creative freedom to drive your game development to new heights.
Walk through many different examples of UI layout from simple 2D overlays to in-game 3D implementations
Who This Book Is For
If you have a good understanding of Unity's core functionality and a decent grasp of C# scripting in Unity (although not essential if you are just using the Editor with the new UI), you'll be well placed to take advantage of the new UI feature set.
What You Will Learn
Get to grips with the Legacy Unity GUI fundamentals to better understand the path forward
Explore the tools Unity introduced with the new UI system such as the Rect Transform layout tool
Unwrap the new base Unity UI controls and what makes them tick
Work with the layout features and take control in a multiresolution world
Build stunning UI within the 3D as well as the traditional 2D world
Understand the new Unity Event System and how it fits in to the new UI system and beyond
Table of Contents (summary)
Preface
Chapter 1: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Chapter 2: Building Layouts
Chapter 3: Control, Control, You Must Learn Control
Chapter 4: Anchors Away
Chapter 5: Screen Space, World Space, and the Camera
Chapter 6: Working with the UI Source
Appendix: The 3D Scene Sample
Index
Book Details
Publisher: Packt Publishing By: Simon Jackson Language: English File size: 6.69 MB File format: PDF
