This document provides instructions for installing Unity3D and creating a new Unity project. It outlines downloading and installing Unity Hub, signing in with a Unity account, applying for a license, downloading and installing the Unity engine, and then using Unity Hub to create a new third person template project. Key steps include creating a Unity account, downloading Unity Hub, signing in, applying for a license, choosing engine and component downloads, and using the interface to open and run a new project.
This document provides instructions for installing Unity3D and creating a new Unity project. It outlines downloading and installing Unity Hub, signing in with a Unity account, applying for a license, downloading and installing the Unity engine, and then using Unity Hub to create a new third person template project. Key steps include creating a Unity account, downloading Unity Hub, signing in, applying for a license, choosing engine and component downloads, and using the interface to open and run a new project.
Create a Unity3D Account ● We'll need a Unity3D account to access most of Unity's services. ● Go to https://unity.com/ ● Click the upper-right human-shape icon – Select Create a Unity ID Use Your Social Account ● We can directly create a new Unity account by our existing social media account. ● Google account is recommended. Because most schools and enterprises allow members to access Google Services. Download & Install Unity Hub ● Unity Hub is a multi-version manager of Unity3D Engine. – https://unity.com/download ● Download the installer, and install it on your computer. Apply for a License Open Unity Hub and Sign In ● Open Unity Hub ● Sign in with your Unity Account – Cautious! In NTUT GuangHua Bldg. R405, you'll need to login with your own cellular network. – You should be able to see your personal logo after successful login. Apply for a License ● We'll need a license to download and use Unity3D Engine. ● Select preference icon (the gear icon below app title). ● Select License Tab and press Add button. Apply for a License ● For personal usage, we'll need a personal license. – Please follow the rest application process by yourself. – When you finished the application process, you should be able to find your license in the list below. The demo picture below is a Professional license, while yours should be a Personal license. Student Plan ● When you back to home, please apply for a educational license (same privilege to professional license). And go back to select Activate with serial number to add your educational license. ● https://unity.com/products/unity-student Install Engine Go to Install Tab ● Go back to main menu, and select Installs tab. ● You'll find all downloaded Unity3D engines here. Choose a Engine Version to Download ● Click Install Editor button at top-right corner. ● Select Official releases, and choose the newest version. – Click Install button to start. ● LTS mean Long Term Service – LTS version is much more stable. Select Components to Install ● Select Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2019 to install: – This includes C# editor and compiler. Wait for Installation... ● The time for installation depends on your network. Please wait… – Please make sure you have a reliable network. – You'll need about 30 min to install everything. Create a New Project Create a New Project ● Go back to main menu, and select Projects tab. ● You'll see all you existing game projects here. Project List ● Go back to main menu, and select Projects tab. ● You'll see all you existing game projects here. – Name: the name of the project – Modified: the last time you modified this project. – Editor version: the editor version of this project. ● A waning sign means there is no corresponding version in your computer. Create a New Project ● Click the New project button at top-right corner. – For the 1st time to create, it will spend some time to download the templates list from internet. ● Select the version of engine you want to use. ● Choose Third Person template – Press download template to download the contents of this template. ● Set your project name and project location, and click Create project to start. Open Your New Project ● After Unity3D creates the new project and compile the codes for you, your new project will be open automatically. – You'll need to download some packages from Unity package repository. So please make sure you have nice network connection. ● This project is about 1.6GB
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