unity tips Archives - Page 3 of 3

Posted on November 24, 2019September 2, 2020 by Info Gamer

How to Install Unity Editor with Unity Hub

To install or update a new version of the Unity editor first open up Unity Hub. then go to the installs tab. Now, click the Add button in the top right. This will open a new window with the latest version of Unity. If you need to download an older version then you will need to click the download archive link and install that version manually. You will then need to use the locate button to find where you install that version on your computer. If you are installing the latest version of Unity then selected it. Remember that if there is an f in the version number then it is a final production version whereas an a or b means it is an alpha or beta version. Once you have chosen then click next. On this page, it asks you what other build supports you would like to install as well. If you are unsure what you need, don’t worry you can always install them later. Then click next and on this page, you need to agree to the terms and conditions, then click done. This will start the installation process. Depending on your computer and your network speed this will take several minutes to install.

Posted on November 24, 2019September 2, 2020 by Info Gamer

How to Report Bugs in Unity

To report a bug you encounter with Unity or Unity hub, open Unity hub then click on the account dropdown menu. Then click the report a bug option. This will open a new window with a form to report the bug. Enter your email so Unity can respond. You will then need to give as much information as you can about the bug you are encountering. The form even provides a file uploader which you can use to send screenshots of the issue. Once you have finished filling out this form you can then click send which will submit your report.

Now it is import to know that this form is not for your own personal bugs in your own personal project but it is for bugs dealing with the editor itself.

Posted on November 24, 2019September 3, 2020 by Info Gamer

How to Create a Unity Account

Create an Account

If you are planning on publishing the games you build with Unity or if you are planning on using any of the services Unity offers then you will want to create a Unity ID. To Create a Unity ID you can go to the official Unity website which is www.unity.com. Once loaded you will need to click on the profile icon in the top right corner. You can then click Create a Unity ID. This will take you to a page where you can fill in your email, password, username, and full name. You will then need to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Accepting promotional material is, however, optional. You can then click Create a Unity ID.

You can also do this from Unity Hub. When you open Unity Hub click on the same profile icon in the top right corner. Then select Sign in. This will then open a new window where you are given the option to sign in. If you do not currently have a Unity ID then you can click on the “create one” link. This will take you to a new page where you can enter the same information to create an account.

Once you are logged in you should then be able to see your account information when you click on the profile dropdown menu. Now you can utilize all the services Unity provides for game development.