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Installation

This guide will help you install the Shimmer Effect Highlight asset into your Unity project.

Requirements

  • Unity Version: 2021.3 or higher (recommended)
  • Render Pipeline: Universal Render Pipeline (URP) / High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP)
  • Shader Graph: Ensure Shader Graph package is installed

Installation Steps

Step 1: Import the Asset

  1. Download the "Shimmer FX | Pickable Object Highlight | Shine FX" package from the Unity Asset Store
  2. Open your Unity project
  3. Go to Window → Package Manager
  4. Select My Assets from the dropdown
  5. Find "Shimmer Effect" and click Download
  6. Once downloaded, click Import
  7. In the import dialog, ensure all files are selected and click Import

Installation Complete

The asset will be imported to Assets/GameReadyTools/Shimmer Effect/

Step 2: Verify Installation

After importing, you should see the following folder structure:

Assets/
└── GameReadyTools/
    └── Shimmer Effect/
        ├── Materials/
        │   └── Demo Materials/
        │   └── Shimmer_Effect(HDRP)_Highlight
        │   └── Shimmer_Effect(URP)_Highlight
        ├── Scenes/
        │   ├── Demo Scene/
        │   └── Global Volume Profile
        └── Shader/
            └── Shimmer_Effect(HDRP)_Highlight
            └── Shimmer_Effect(URP)_Highlight

Step 3: Check the Demo Scene

To verify everything is working correctly:

  1. Navigate to Assets/GameReadyTools/Shimmer Effect/Scenes/
  2. Open the Shimmer_Effect_Highlight_Demo
  3. Press Play to see the shimmer effect in action
  4. Explore the various examples and configurations

Demo Scene Benefits

The demo scene includes multiple examples showcasing different configurations and use cases. It's an excellent reference for learning how to use the asset effectively.

Post-Processing Setup (Optional)

For the best visual results, especially with emission effects:

  1. Ensure your scene has a Global Volume with Bloom enabled
  2. Use the included Global Volume Profile as a starting point
  3. Adjust bloom intensity to complement your shimmer effects

Bloom Enhancement

While not required, enabling Bloom post-processing significantly enhances the glow effect of the shimmer highlights, especially when using higher emission values.

Next Steps

Now that you've installed the asset, continue to the Quick Start Guide to learn how to apply the shimmer effect to your objects.

Troubleshooting

Shader Not Compiling

If you encounter shader compilation errors:

  • Verify Shader Graph package is installed (Window → Package Manager → Unity Registry → Shader Graph)
  • Ensure you're using Universal Render Pipeline
  • Try reimporting the asset

Material Appears Pink

If materials appear pink/magenta:

  • Your project may not be using URP
  • Check Edit → Project Settings → Graphics → Scriptable Render Pipeline Settings
  • If needed, create or assign a URP asset