Set up your Unity Project
Unity 2020.3 or above
Anything World Account Details
Anything World SDK
Please note: This package is not compatible out of the box with the previous (Classic) versions of Anything World. Contact us on discord or email if you have a project that needs migrating.
If you're completely new to Unity it might be a good idea to learn a bit about the Unity interface. The first 6 videos in the Unity essentials series are a great way to pick up the basics.
Once you've got the basics down, follow this guide and see how to get started with creating 3D content in Unity!
Create an account through the Anything World website to get access to the Anything World SDK for Unity.
Our REST API requires a unique developer API key for authentication in order to allow make APIs calls.
Step 1: Download the latest Unity Anything World SDK from the My Account page on the Anything.World website.
Step 2: Open the project with version Unity 2020.3 or above. Open the Package Manager panel and change the Package dropdown option to “Unity Registry.”
If using Unity 2020: Install the Editor Coroutines and NewtonSoft Json Packages.
In some cases the Newtonsoft Json package can fail to appear in the Unity Registry Package Manager. If this is the case select the "+" icon in the top right corner of the package manage and select the "Add package from git URL" option. Enter com.unity.nuget.newtonsoft-json in the search bar then select the add button. This will automatically install the necessary nuget package required for the Unity 2020 version.
Step 3. For all versions install Universal RP packages using the Unity Package Manager.
Step 4: Import the AnythingWorld.unitypackage file into the project.
Step 5: Create a URP Asset (with Universal Renderer) in the Project. Open Project Settings and navigate to the Graphics section. Add the new URP Asset to the Scriptable Render Pipeline Settings.
For Unity 2020 Versions the Universal Pipeline Asset is labeled as Pipeline Asset (Forward Renderer)
Step 6: Select the Anything World dropdown menu and open the Anything Browser. Log in using your Anything World account with your email and password. Two new panels will appear after signing in, the Anything Browser and the My World panels.
The Anything Browser allows you to find animated and still models. Search for a 3D model by typing the keyword in the search bar and press the enter key to find the results. The filter options gives you control over the types of models that are displayed in the search results.
You can also save these models for later by either selecting the My Likes or the My List icon on your favourite models.
The Don’t Animate Model option allows you to choose if you want the model to have animations when moved to your scene.
The Enable Maker Debug Messages option provides unity console messages about the models status when moved to your scene.
Parent Transform allows you to input a parent object for your model when it is placed in the scene.
Position enables you to select the starting place for your model based on the inputs given for the X, Y, and Z coordinates.
Rotation gives you the ability to alter the orientation of the model when placed in the scene for the X, Y, and Z parameters.
Scale Multiplier increases the size of the models on all coordinates by the input value that you provide.
The Animated Behaviour option allows you to attach scripts to the models directly from the Anything Browser. This option comes with a default Random Movement script to help you get started.
The Vehicle behaviours option can be used for providing functionality to cars and other four wheeled vehicles. This option comes with a default RandomFlyingMovement script to help you get started.
The Flying Vehicle behaviours option is useful for adding functionality to planes and other forms of aviation models. This option comes with a default RandomFlyingMovement script to help you get started.
The Static Behaviour option allows you to apply a mono script to the model that is static.
The Shader Behaviour option provides a way to attach custom shader scripts to the model.
Grid Gizmos: Button that displays the origin point in relation to the grid.
Grid Origin: The starting position of the grid placement feature.
Cell Width: The distance between each placed model.
Grid Width: The row size of the grid.
The My World panel allows you to find your favourite models quickly. There are two ways to save the models in the My World panel.
Search for a model in the Anything Browser, then select the heart or “My Like” button on the best model. These models can be viewed in the “My Likes” view on the My World panel.
Search for a model in the Anything Browser, then select the list icon button on the right side of the model result box. When selected, the “My List” button will open a window that allows you to add the model to a pre-existing collection or create a new collection.
Once a model is added to the collection, the model can be found in the “My Lists” view within the My World panel.
The reset button that is displayed next to the Grid Off button allows you to reset the scene, reset the creator, or reset all.
This option will remove all assets that were provided by Anything World SDK from your scene. An additional pop-up box will appear to verify if you are sure you want to reset the scene.
This option will remove all search results, filters, and Make Option parameters applied for the Anything Browser and My World panels. An additional pop-up box will appear to verify if you are sure you want to reset the creator.
This option will remove all assets from the scene and return that Anything Browser and My World panels back to default. An additional pop-up box will appear to verify if you are sure you want to reset everything.
