Unity 3D Editor Interface Flashcards
How do you customise Unity’s interface?
By clicking and dragging the editor tabs.
How do you close a tab?
Right-click on the tab and select “Close Tab”.
What is a benefit of using the Unity Asset Store?
Prebuilt assets allow you to save time and money by not developing your own.
How many licenses do you require for your team (for anything but editor extensions)?
One for the whole team.
Which of the following is it possible to upload to the Asset Store (assuming it gets approved)?
anything exportable from Unity.
How do you reveal more information about a log message?
Left-click on the message.
If the logs are overflowing with repeated messages, which button condenses them?
Collapse.
Where would you click to hide the selected log message?
The error toggle.
How do you add a cube object to the Hierarchy?
Click “Create” > “3D Object” > “Cube”.
How do you create an empty GameObject in the root of the Hierarchy?
Right-click in the Hierarchy > “Create Empty”.
What is the main purpose of the Hierarchy?
Organising and listing the GameObjects in a Scene.
How do you enable the “Alphabetical Sort” option for the Hierarchy?
“Edit” (“Unity” on Mac) > “Preferences” > “General” > “Enable Alpha Numeric Sorting”.
What does Transform Sort allow you to do that Alphabetical Sort doesn’t?
Re-order GameObjects.
How do you return a Component to its default values?
Click the cog icon on the Component > “Reset”.
How can you create a new folder?
Right-click “Assets” folder > “Create” > “Folder”.
How do you quickly rename a saved search?
Slow click twice.
Select the best matching: 1. Searching by Type 2. Searching by Label 3. Saved Searches 4. Searching by text A. Doesn’t require any effort to categorise assets. B. Finds a file if you remember part of the name. C. Allows you to group files even between folders. D. Keep track of your frequently used filters.
1A, 2C, 3D, 4B
How do you hide the Project window sidebar?
Click in the same way as closing a tab > Select “One Column Layout”.
What does a Prefab do?
Stores a GameObject hierarchy complete with components and properties.
How do you focus the Scene View Camera on a GameObject from the Hierarchy View?
Double-click
How can you create a Prefab from an object in the Hierarchy?
Click and drag the GameObject into the Project View.
How do you navigate around the scene like a first person game?
Using the WASD keys and mouse.
Which key enables you to go faster in Flythrough Mode?
Shift
How do you enter Flythrough Mode?
Right-click and hold.
What shortcut is used for orbiting the camera?
Alt + click
With a 3-button mouse, how do you move without selecting the Hand Tool?
Middle-click
What is the purpose of the layers drop-down in the editor toolbar?
Allows you to filter the visible objects.
Which shortcut plays a game?
Ctrl + P
Which shortcut pauses a game
Ctrl + Shift + P
