Unity3D Dev Diary: uMOM 1
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uMOM
Problem
Unity3D is a great gaming IDE and runtime. Like any tool I use regularly, I have many constructive criticisms as well. For example, there is no default Main.main() type ‘hook’ to centralize the entry into your runtime and no default way for UI and code to persist from scene to scene. I created a monolithic ‘SimpleManager’ class (see my HD training course video on architectures for more on that), however it is purposefully limited in scale. It is essentially a single manager packed with disparate responsibilities (sound, levels, object pooling, etc…). I knew there was a better solution.
Solution
Welcome to the Unity3D Manager of Managers (uMOM), pronounced as /you-mom/. I’m currently developing uMOM for the AssetStore.
The purpose of uMOM lean;
The uMOM package allows developers to add one or many reusable, custom manager classes to the project. Each ‘start’ automatically, have a predictable lifecycle (reset, add, update, remove), optionally receive ‘update()’ calls, optionally run during edit mode, and optionally persist between scenes. Managers operate as singletons and can easily address each other to collaborate.
Types of uMOM Managers
Really anything is possible, but here is the short list of use cases I will address first. Use some of mine or none of mine – then create your own. Most any existing mananger class you have can easily be converted for compatibility here.
- uEventManager -Streamline messaging between classes. Replace the need for Unity’s clunky ‘SendMessage’ and instead dispatch strongly typed objects. (The uEventManager will also be available separately).
- Store references to audio clips (drag-n-drop) and control audio playback via C# from one place.
- GUIManager – Layout UI which optionally persists between scenes. Centralize the controls to handle clicks, etc…
- PoolManager – Optimize your run-time performance by persisting GameObject or prefab instances in RAM and displaying them as needed.
- LevelManager – Queue up levels and perform transitions (e.g. fade-in-out) between them.
- GameManager – While other managers are not project specific, this one likely is. Here you manage the core game mechanics, how the user wins and loses, store the score, etc…
- SaveManager: Takes care of saving and loading user preferences and achievements.
- MenuManager: Controls all menus, managing their animations, their contents, and their behaviors. Perhaps it heavily uses the GUIManager for layout.
- Much, much, more…
The instructions of uMOM are concise;
- 1. Select an existing uMOM manager class (from me, from the community) or create a new uMOM manager which subclasses BaseManager (which extends ScriptableObject). The class acts basically as an interface (because interfaces don’t serialize in Unity3D), allowing you maximum freedom in how you implement.
- 2. Use the uMOM Unity Editor Window (See Figure 1) for all your needs. All compatible scripts in your project, regardless of folder location are shown here.
- 3. Click ‘Convert’ (one time only) for the desired script. This efficiently creates a new ScriptableObject (e.g. MyManager.asset) for the original MonoScript (e.g. MyManager.cs)
- 4. Click ‘Add’ (one time only) for the desired script. It is that step that actually puts your manager into use. Cool! You can click ‘Remove’ if you don’t want the manager to be in-use anymore.
- 5. Edit your manager class source code however you like. No need to repeat the steps, your changes are hot-updated to the project. All this works in Edit Mode Or Play Mode.
Figure 1. (In Progress)
Problems & BUGS!
During development I have hit many obstacles. All my issues continue to exist, even with the recent Unity 4.2.x release. Developing Unity Editor tools is a unique challenge compared to straight game development and it is unlike any other platforms I’ve used before. I’m sure all of these challenges can be solved.
I would LOVE some help resolving these issues. See this list (I’ll record a video soon if that would help you) and please comment below if you have confidence to solve any one area. I can share the code with you. I ask that any assistance be Work for Hire. Unfortunately on this particular project there is no partnership or co-ownership available. Once I have the project working, I plan to offer it as a premium package in the AssetStore.
1. Serialization
The uMOM class directly edits its public properties (as it should, right?). The many editor classes edit the SerializedObject and SerializedProperty of uMOM’s public properties (as it should right?). However in many places I see that I must STOP, change a value with a click in the uMOM Editor Window, then PLAY to have a change persist. Otherwise the change is lost next time I play/pause.
I have no workaround and I assume the issue is within my code. IDEAS?
2. Finding ‘All’ Assets
The uMOM Editor Window shows a list of all compatible MonoScripts (meaning all MonoScripts in Project window which extend BaseManager). That works. However, the programmatic listing of all compatible ScriptableObjects (meaning all ScriptableObjects in the Project window which have a type of a compatible MonoScript) is not so easy. Unity returns the ‘loaded’ (loose term) instances I want, but not ALL of them. The issue is well known (here, and here, and here, and more).
The common workaround I read online is to manually (with mouse) or programmatically (loop through all assets and call AssetDatabase.Load… [this crashes Unity IDE] or Selection.objects [This works inconsistently]… to ‘refresh’ the assets it can find). Manually = works but is not a long-term solution. Programmatically does not work.
Based on research I think this is a known Unity bug that Resources.FindObjectsOfTypeAll() and its deprecated equivalent Object.FindObjectsOfTypeAll, just do not really give you ‘all’. IDEAS?
Please Vote!
You can vote on this known bug (problem #2 above) here “Make FindObjectsOfTypeIncludingAssets find all just like the object picker” to encourage the Unity team to fix this issue. If you have nothing else to vote on, please cast your votes this way!
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