Variables Manager

The Variables Manager lets you add, delete, and edit the variables used by an FSM.

1. Search Filter: Filter the Variables list to find variables.
2. Variable Name: Descriptive name for the variable.
3. Usage Count: The number of times the variable is used in the FSM.
4. Variable Type: The variable type. See FSM Variables.
5. Settings Menu: See below.
6. Delete: Delete a variable.
7. Variable Editor: Add or Edit Variables.

 

Settings Menu

• Debug Variable Values: Show variable values. Great for runtime debugging.
• Delete Unused Variables: Delete any variables that are not used by this FSM.
• Global Variables: Open the Global Variables Window.
• Copy Variables: Copy all variables from the FSM.
• Paste Variables: Paste previously copied variables into an FSM.
• Paste Variables Values: Paste variable values into an FSM.
• Online Help: A link to this document.

 

Adding a New Variable

• New Variable: Enter the name for the new variable.
• Variable Type: Set the type for the new variable.
• The new variable is auto-selected so you can edit it further. See below.

NEW Define custom menu items for Object and Enum variables using a Variable Type Definition Asset.

NEW Drag and drop Components and GameObjects into the panel to create new variables:

 

Editing a Variable

• Select the variable in the table.
• Use the panel at the bottom to edit the variable:

 

• Edit Variable: Set the variable's name.
• Value: Set the default value for the variable.
• Tooltip: Set the tooltip that will show when mousing over the variable.
• Category: Set the category that the variable should use. Categories are useful to organize lots of variables.
• Inspector: Show the variable in the FSM Inspector as well as Run FSM actions.
• Network Sync: Should this variable be automatically synced over the Network. Not available for all types.

NOTE: Enum, Object, and Array variables also require you to set the specific type to use.

For example an Object variable requires an Object Type:

Note that Network Sync in disabled since Unity Objects cannot be synced over the network.

HINTS:

• The Object Type selection menu is organized by namespace. Many standard components are under UnityEngine. Most third party scripts use their own namespace, making their types easier to find.
• Type letters to quickly navigate the Object Type Selection menu.

 

Organizing By Category

NEW Organize variables into Categories:

• Select the variable
• Type a Category or select an existing category from the popup.
• The variable will now be listed in that category.

NOTE: Categories are also used in the FSM Inspector tab and PlayMakerFSM Inspector.

 

Finding Variables in Actions

Right click on a variable name to find states/actions that use the variable.

 

See Also:

Variables