Getting Started

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InvexGames edited this page Dec 23, 2014 · 19 revisions

Hello there!

If you've just downloaded MaterialUI, and are wondering what to do with it, you're in the right place! This page will give you a run-down on how to create and modify MaterialUI components, and even how to implement some MaterialUI features in your already-existing (4.6+) UI!

If you haven't already checked out Unity's new UI tutorials, it's highly recommended to do so before starting with MaterialUI.

Importing MaterialUI Into Your Project

To import MaterialUI (and other Unity packages), simply click the 'Assets' menu, select 'Import Package', then 'Custom Package'.

Importing the package

Then, select the MaterialUI package from wherever you downloaded it. Then, make sure all elements are selected and click 'Import'.

Select 'Import'

When freshly imported, your file structure should resemble something like this: this

(plus whatever else you've created/imported).

Creating MaterialUI Controls

Currently, the core MaterialUI controls consist of:

Buttons
Checkboxes
Panels
Radio Buttons
Selection Boxes
Sliders
Switches
Text Inputs

There are two ways to create these components...

1 - Unity's top menu

or

2 - Right-clicking an object