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PlayMaker News => General Discussion => Topic started by: jeanfabre on May 21, 2014, 08:06:35 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Ok!!! so finally, finally, I have a mature enough system to give it to you, it's very early in development stage and potential, but it will already be very useful and dramatically increase productivity and exposure of all the custom actions that where and will be developed and shared to the community.
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W1181
(https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?pg=pgDownload&pgType=pgWikiAttachment&ixAttachment=859&sFileName=ecoBrowser_s1.png)
(https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?pg=pgDownload&pgType=pgWikiAttachment&ixAttachment=860&sFileName=ecoBrowser_s2.png)
This browser is an online browser, it doesn't search in your projects, it searches in various github public repositories. you don't need to copy paste code, create new files, messing with manual downloads from various places, then drag files into the assets folder. Now it's all embedded and easy to add new custom actions!!
Feedback more then welcome!! More will come, both in terms of content as well as features.
Follow the rss feed to keep track of what's new. Everytime new actions will be made available, it will be notified on this rss feed,
http://feeds.feedburner.com/PlaymakerEcosystem
Bye,
Jean
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Much needed, and its looking great! =)
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That is awesome! Is there an official repo it pulls from? Will submitting actions on the forums be enough to be added to the list?
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It's like Christmas!!! Thanks Jean!
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Hi,
It's not "official" per say, I am hosting the repositories for now. Currently I use two repositories, they are public and hosted by Github. I only work with github on this ecosystem because I use their rest api to search repositories ( eh eh :) )
https://github.com/jeanfabre/PlayMakerCustomActions_U3
https://github.com/jeanfabre/PlayMakerCustomActions_U4
Currently, adding new actions is a manual process with no wizard or editing tools to help along the process, hopefully one day it will be integrated. So for now, I have to manually add new actions for them to become available. I plan on actively add actions as we go along. Any new request for a custom action that I would provide will be hosted now there.
Keep using the action request of the section forum to shout for new stuff, that's the best way today, maybe I'll add a form within the ecosystem to submit requests, that would be for sure convenient.
If you want to participate to the effort of publishing to these repositories, they are public, get in touch with me, and I'll show you how to do it. There is only few things to be aware of and your work will be available within the ecosystem.
Bye,
Jean
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Jean
It´s system is very useful.
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Hi,
New version is out, with many many improvments and new features:
- access to samples
- access to templates
- access to packages
- documentation and video links
Check the first post on this thread for more info.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi Jean,
Thanks for this release and for all your hard work with adding functionality to Playmaker. I am new to the forums but have been using Unity and Playmaker for many weeks now and am loving it. I especially want to say thanks for the Unity 2d actions and Arraymaker, both are excellent as well :)
Merry Christmas!
Regards,
Hendrik
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Hi,
New version is out, with many many improvments and new features:
- access to samples
- access to templates
- access to packages
- documentation and video links
Check the first post on this thread for more info.
Bye,
Jean
Hi Jean, do you know if there is any problem to this new Ecosystem recognize Playmaker bought directly from Playmaker's site?
I bought my playmaker directly on the site, and after I installed this new ecosystem, I receive the message that I need to have playmaker installed to work... But I already have it, I tryed to restart, reinstall playmaker, but seems like this new ecosystem only recognize Playmaker bought by AssetStore.
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Hi,
uhm, there is no difference between the asset store version and the bought version.
but it could be that you are using an old version, what version of PlayMaker are you using?
Do you work with PlayMaker on that project already? or is it a fresh install?
Bye,
Jean
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[UPDATE]
I created a new project and now the ecosyste, is working.. On my already created I don't figured out how to make it work.
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Sorry I did not see your answer...
I'm using the latest version of playmaker and Unity 4.5.
And my project already was using playmaker and the previous version of ecosystem.
now I'm receiving this message.
(http://s24.postimg.org/xdpawnff9/ecosystem_Error.jpg)
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Hi,
Ok, I think it would be good if we can organize a online meeting with TeamViewer so that I can see whats' wrong on your end. It doesn't make sense from here :)
http://www.teamviewer.com/
also, meanwhile can you tell me the exact playmaker version you have ( using the PlayMaker menu/About PlayMaker version is at the bottom of that popup)
Bye,
Jean
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New version is out, with many many improvments and new features:
Thank you so much Jean! Ecosystem got even more useful!
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Is there plans to integrate the ecosystem in the playmaker instalation package?
So it will be already available everytime we install the playmaker package on a project. Sometimes I keep pressing Alt+E on a fresh project hoping to open the ecosystem but it only opens the edit menu... :P :-[
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Hi,
I don't think the ecosystem is going to be part of PlayMaker official package in the short term, I have developed this in the hope that it will become a standard and could well become solid enough for PlayMaker to study the possibility to include it officially. It needs a lot of work still to reach its full potential, I estimate that only 20% of the potential is currently exploited in terms of feature (https://trello.com/b/U0AH0SHy/ecosystem)... so indeed lots of work remaining.
What I have done is create a shortcut to package on my computer on my desktop and so it's easy to just add it.
typically, you can also put it in the standard assets so that it becomes listed in the unity menu, but I haven't tried that, do you want me to investigate?
also, just checked the states, Ecosystem traffic just reached 20K visits!! that's since it's launch in April 2014. Traffic growth is linear, with this monthly traffic increased by 20% :) , and the split between search and download is 50/50 so it means each search ruffly equals one download, which I think is a good ratio and means people are getting what they search for in average. So this is very promising!
Bye,
Jean
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It is indeed a great work. Much better than look the forums topic by topic. I'd love to see it integrated to the Playmaker official release package or at least a download option inside the addons tab (much like the easysave2 option to import the playmaker actions). About the standard assets list I never tried that too. Every time I start a new project I install the extra packages by the assets store but I noticed that some packages are displayed on the menu where you can choose where you want to put the project files. It would be great to have the ecosystem on this menu.
Congratulations and thank you for your efforts! 8)
P.S. the Trello link you posted is not working.
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I don't think people use it to 'search' for actions. If like me, they just download everything. That's the point of playmaker is to have as many actions as possible.
Looks good as it is though.
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Hi,
Trello board is now public, sorry, I did not see it was only org visible.
As for downloading everything, this is not the spirit indeed ( but read on, I have a solution cooking). Many, including myself would complain instantly, because it increase the compilation time ( until Unity only compiles what's really needed...).
so, a granular, get what-you-need-only is definitly the way to go, typical example, the networking actions that is a problem on many platform because they are not part of the targeted platform. Or Action that are only for a given module, why host dozens of actions on a module you will not use, like the physics 2d, the Ui, Mecanim, pathfinding.
I haven't counted the number of custom actions, but I would bet it's way above the 1000's if not more including all the the third partys on the asset store providing PlayMaker support.
however, I hear you on the argument of "yeah... but I have to get the one I always need always and always and it's a pain".
YES :) we all agree on this and that's true for regular packages outside PlayMaker too :)
To address this, I will create a user management system so you can log into the ecosystem and combine your own package of custom actions you will flag and it will create a single package you can access and install. Like a "favorite" tool allowing you to stock your preffered actions into packages.
I think this feature will require a small subscription fee, but I am not sure yet, like the ability to point to private github reps for teams working on sensitive work and wnat to benefit from the ecosystem. Your feedback on this ( what should be free, what could be charge a small monthly/yearly fee) is very much needed.
I think with this, it solves both types of use, either you get the one you need as you build your project, or you install that custom package of yours and you have everything ( everything you defined) in one go.
Bye,
Jean
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I use the search function on Ecosystem- thats the best part about it for me- its an incredibly useful and awesome tool- thank so much for creating it :)
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Hi,
Thanks :) I believe in this tool very much, so also make sure not to hesitate criticise it so that I can see where to take it, the search for example lacks an exhaustive listing and convenient tools to get more out of the results, etc etc. it also lacks a proper channel for communication, rss isn't really suitable as is,twitter for the big anoucments ok, but for each and every new addition, I need to find something automated so you can be informed of what's new without creating too much work on the author.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
ok, new patch update for the Ecosystem:
-- Unity context is now handled properly. Watch out of the physics samples that are NOT working as expected, Unity 5 has a new physics engine update and things aren't working exactly the same, currently investigating to provide u5 specific physics samples
-- slight issue I will investigate on the Md object inspector, it works on 4 but not on 5, I suspect something change in the way inspector works for objects.
-- new quick github button to go online directly to the file hosted on github, ( easier for publishers and curious people :))
you'll notice also the updater inside the Ecosystem that on the next search will prompt that you there is a new update, so this is the first update since I implemented this and it works fine, very pleased with this. You still need to manually download it, cause I want to be able to have users attention if there is a break that requires some manual operation, but I think I'll provide an option to update directly or simply go online and download/install manually.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
New Patch for Ecosystem.
I want to make the sharing of custom actions easier for contributors, and I think github means too much setup for simple sharing, I looked around and found Snipt, a great and simple code sharing system. Support if great, and so I decided to port it fully inside the browser.
https://snipt.net
- It's seamless for the end user, you browse as usual, get what you want as usual, you won't even now!
- Click on "preview", it will take you either to github or snipt viewing online the readl source of that item
I released two actions, for testing:
https://snipt.net/jeanfabre/
Full explanations on how to share actions with Snipt, will come next week.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
Just a quick funcky stat coming from the Ecosystem Server. 10K+ searches and downloads per month :) which brings the total of searchs and downloads to more than 52K since april 2014! There is a 50/50 split between searches and actual downloads which means that in average a one search leads to one download, which I think is a great stat. Tho, I think I'll implement a button "I did not found what I want" and I will record your search criterias so that I know what people expects to find, and adjusts to match your needs.
So I am glad this system is used! more to come ( working on Photon atm to bring the latest iteration on Ecosystem, Vectrosity, etc etc).
Bye,
Jean
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great to see and also feature request can do ik for mechanim with examples
if there are ik actions for mechanim that was good to see
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Hi,
Yeah, once photon is done, I'll tackle vectrosity and Mecanim Samples
Bye,
Jean
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Hi Guys,
New version up to improve sharing of custom actions via Snipt (https://snipt.net/jeanfabre/) online repositories, and cross referencing in general from various urls.
As the content becomes more and more widely distributed, sometime an action makes reference to anothe file that is not in the same repository, or in the example of snipt, that simple a reference as a plain url, and so snipt sharing was constraint to custom actions with no dependancy typically. This is now addressed.
a typical header for the new depedancy would look like this:
/*--- __ECO__ __ACTION__
EcoMetaStart
{
"script dependancies":[
"https://github.com/jeanfabre/PlayMaker--Utils/raw/master/PlayMakerUtils_FsmVar.cs?assetFilePath=Assets/PlayMaker Utils/PlayMakerUtils_FsmVar.cs"
]
}
EcoMetaEnd
---*/
so the dependancy can now be a plain url followed by a "assetFilePath" property representing the asset file path within the project. so any url can be served this way, it can be a github raw url, or a snipt raw url ( you can get to the raw url via the "raw" button at the bottom right of the snipt interface).
If you want to implement such dependancy and you are not sure, just pm me and I'll guide you.
Bye,
Jean
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Great :D. thanks for all the hard work.. really appreciated :D
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Ecosystem is amazing. Thank you.
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Hi,
My Pleasure!
It's now well above the 15K searches and downloads per month ( +30% increase from month to month!), which is incredible, so thanks to all the users and contributors, keep coming with requests and content :)
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
I get an error on unity beta,how do I solve it?
(http://i.imgur.com/LcN3tAl.png)
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Hi,
What version of Unity are you using?
Bye,
Jean
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Using 5.2.0Beta4
http://unity3d.com/unity/beta/
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Jean - amazing tool! Question: do you have any means of reporting bugs/errors?
Found a bug when importing "Ray Cast2d" action. It fails to also install:
IFsmCollider2DStateAction.cs
IFsmCollider2DStateAction.cs.meta
in, "PlayMaker Custom Actions\Physics 2d\Internal" causing an error.
https://github.com/jeanfabre/PlayMaker--UnityLearn--2dPlatformer/tree/master/Assets/PlayMaker%20Unity%202D/Actions/Internal
Passing it along to ya. Thanks!
EDIT: After some time -- I am guessing those files may have existed in the PlaymakerUnity2d package I installed after the fact.
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Hi,
Thanks for reporting. This is fixed now (https://twitter.com/JeanAtPlayMaker/status/636518377637445632), delete the offending scripts and download Raycast2d again from the ecosystem, it will now download all the necessary files :)
For Ecosystem bugs, simply make a new post ( it's better for organisation, then appending to this thread for example :) )
Bye,
Jean
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Check For Update in Ecosystem button?
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Hi,
"check for update" is coming soon, meanwhile, ecosystem update is checked everytime you search, so for example if you search now, you'll be notified that there is a new patch available for the ecosystem :)
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
New version up with minor fixes and feature enhancement.
Now, on some items which are tools, wizards and editor utils, when clicking on the item in the list, it will launch the actual editor window, instead of just pointing to the file in the assets.
it also fixes some path issues on meta data, it's internal, but the features presented by the ecosystem will be a lot more reliable.
Bye,
Jean
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hi,
Is it possible to add a copy/paste function to the search box,
it happens to me a lot that i am looking through the forum and i want to check if an action exist on the Ecosystem.
So i copy the text and try to paste it in the search box from ESys and...oh yea that does not work :P
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Hi,
Good Point, I'll get that in.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
it went not too bad, so I pushed the change without changing the version number. Simply download it again, and the search field will be now ok with copy pasting.
bye,
Jean
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Hi,
Great! thanks.
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I'm getting Playmaker must be installed for the ecosystem to be useful error. I have Playmaker installed and while it's been a while since I used the ecosystem, it used to work.
We recently upgraded to Unity 5.1.2p3. Also, using Playmaker beta 1.8.0.f33
Cheers!
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hi,
hmm... did you try to remove and reinstall the latest EcoSystem v0.4.5?
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Hi,
Tested with 0.4.5 and it works indeed. Check the Unity console, you could have a blocking error.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
i just had this json error again :
(http://s25.postimg.org/mnobnd7yn/Json_Error.png) (http://postimage.org/)
Json parsing error Object reference not set to an instance of an object
UnityEngine.Debug:LogWarning(Object)
Net.FabreJean.PlayMaker.Ecosystem.EcosystemBrowser:ParseSearchResult(String) (at Assets/net.fabrejean/Editor/PlayMaker/Ecosystem/EcosystemBrowser.cs:2096)
Net.FabreJean.PlayMaker.Ecosystem.EcosystemBrowser:OnInspectorUpdate() (at Assets/net.fabrejean/Editor/PlayMaker/Ecosystem/EcosystemBrowser.cs:2025)
UnityEditor.HostView:OnInspectorUpdate()
5-10 min later it works again.
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Hi,
yeah. the next release will feature a better handling of this so that I can get the actually data and know exactly what's going on. I suspect maybe one rep is firing an error that I don't catch, or the github accoutns reached limits in one of the search.
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
Quick Update to remove the need for Unity to run the Api update on some apis, as it seems to give trouble in the latest versions of Unity for some odd reasons...
Bye,
Jean
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Hi,
Quick update on the server. now all content is served via the 2018 and 2019 github repositories, the old ones are still there, in case, all content has been moved to 2018.
This was much needed, and will free up some of the api rate limits you might experience when usage peaks.
Let me know if you hit any issues :)
Bye,
Jean
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Today i can't use the ecosystem at all: Json parsing error.
Ecosystem download link is broken (http error 500)
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Hi,
yes, this is solved now, sorry about that...
Bye,
Jean
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Hi.
Tested.
It works for me now :)
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Please Help !
2021/8/27
i can't use the ecosystem at all: Json parsing error.
Ecosystem download link is broken
( json parsing error object reference not set to an instance of an object )
Thank You !
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Hi.
You can access them thru the links on my signature.
only Jean has access to this and i have pinged him.
But he might be on vacation or something since he did not react yet.
But i a sure that he will look to fix it asap once he knows.
just so you know, the Ecosystem is made by Jean not by Playmaker.
and the issue in on the github server.
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One man in the whole world with access to the ecosystem back door is a bit of an issue moving forward, don't you think?
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Can you please point me out how to search for custom actions in the current state?
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The problem is the github server (overload) and we are looking for a solution.
One man in the whole world with access to the ecosystem back door is a bit of an issue moving forward, don't you think?
This 'one man' is the creator of this 3rd party playmaker asset (Ecosystem) :)
This is not made by Playmaker.
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This 'one man' is the creator of this 3rd party playmaker asset (Ecosystem) :)
This is not made by Playmaker.
Don't get me wrong, Jean is a legend and I am aware that he has gone above and beyond with everything he has done for the PlayMaker community!
Like many other developers, PlayMaker is the most essential tool in my Unity arsenal, so by proxy, the Ecosystem is just as essential in my workflow.
Ecosystem has been non-functional for over a week now and no one seems to know where Jean is. He's the only person who can get it up and running again.
If there were at least one other person who moderated the Ecosystem then this current situation may have been avoided. It's like working on a Unity project that you don't backup. If your hard drive fails you're screwed ;)
I know we can search the github repository but this is far from an elegant solution.
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Hi.
Jean has responded and Jean and Alex are looking for a solution.
Basically from what i understand Ecosystem on github has reached a 'search' limit.
due to 'to many users' :)
At the moment there is no quick solution i think, else it would already have been fixed :)
But i understand that it's not easy without it at the moment.
Something i did is download the whole repositories and search for action on my harddisk instead of the website for now.
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Something i did is download the whole repositories and search for action on my hard disk instead of the website for now.
That's a very good idea!
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Hi.
If you use github desktop then you can always easily pull updates.
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It's working today, thanks for fixing it. I was desperate to get some actions to finish the demo of my game xDDD
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Hi.
Jean has responded and Jean and Alex are looking for a solution.
Basically from what i understand Ecosystem on github has reached a 'search' limit.
due to 'to many users' :)
At the moment there is no quick solution i think, else it would already have been fixed :)
But i understand that it's not easy without it at the moment.
Something i did is download the whole repositories and search for action on my harddisk instead of the website for now.
Would be nice if they host ECOsystem through their own custom-made servers heck I wouldn't mind watching an ad or two to help them pay off their costs. ECOsystem is worth it.