SetShader

Description

The SetShader class provides a simple way to assign a specific shader type to an object’s material. It allows changing the rendering characteristics of an object without needing to create and configure an entire material.

Namespace

Universe.Helper

Enums

Shaders

Defines the types of shaders available for assignment.

Value	Description
Opaque	Standard opaque shader, suitable for most solid objects
Transparent	Shader that supports transparency/alpha, for glass, water, etc.
Particle	Specialized shader for particle effects

Properties

Property	Type	Description
shader	Shaders	The shader type to apply to the object

Methods

OnInit

void OnInit()

Called when the script initializes. Applies the specified shader to the object’s material.

Example Usage

// Set a standard opaque shader
SetShader rockShader = new SetShader();
rockShader.shader = Shaders.Opaque;

// Set a transparent shader for glass
SetShader glassShader = new SetShader();
glassShader.shader = Shaders.Transparent;

// Set a particle shader for effects
SetShader fireEffectShader = new SetShader();
fireEffectShader.shader = Shaders.Particle;

Technical Details

• The shader is applied during initialization and doesn’t change afterwards
• The method uses UniObjectUtil.GetUniObject(this) to get the target object
• The actual shader application is handled by the object’s SetShader method
• This component changes only the shader type, not other material properties
• The available shader types are predefined in the Shaders enum

Use Cases

• Setting transparent shaders for windows, glass, or water
• Setting particle shaders for effects like fire, smoke, or magic
• Ensuring correct shader properties for different object types
• Quick shader assignment without material creation
• Converting between opaque and transparent rendering

Notes

• For more complex material configurations, consider using a custom script
• This component only sets the shader type, not specific shader parameters
• The shader is applied only once during initialization
• To change shaders dynamically, you need to call the object’s SetShader method directly
• Material/shader changes can affect performance, especially on mobile platforms

Related Components

• Can be used with SetTexture.cs to configure both texture and shader
• Complements rendering and visual effect components

Dependencies

• Uses UniObjectUtil.GetUniObject() to get a reference to the target object