IMPORTING ADD-ON PACKS FOR USE WITH THE MODULAR SYSTEM
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Using Unity Version 2021.3
This tutorial will show you how to easily import Add-On packs for you Modular Series Base Characters.
We’ll be using the Stylized Female Base from the Unity Asset Store:
Watch the video or read on for instructions
Please note that the video was made with an earlier version of the Modular System so the UI may look slightly different. However, the instructions are the same!
Step One: Download Your Base Character and Add-On Packs
If you purchased your Base Character from the Unity Asset Store, import the package from the Package Manager.
Repeat this step to import any Add-On Packs for your Base Character (make sure you are using Add-Ons that are compatible with the Base Character you’re using!)
Step Two: Find the Character Style Asset
Locate the Character Style asset for your Base Character (Assets > Stellar Game Assets > Modular Character System > Content > Characters > Character Styles > (Base Character Name)) .
Select it and lock the Inspector.
Step Three: Add the Wearable Database to the Character Style
Locate the Wearable Database asset for the Add-On Pack (Assets > Stellar Game Assets > Modular Character System > Content > Characters > (Base Pack Name) > AddOns > (Add-On Pack Name) > Database)).
Drag it to the Wearable Database array in the locked Inspector for the Character Style.
Step Four: Add Skin, Eye and Brow Styles to the Character Style
If your Add-On Pack contains Skin, Eye, or Eyebrow styles, drag each to their corresponding array in the Character Style. You will find them in (Assets > Stellar Game Assets > Modular Character System > Content > Characters > (Base Pack Name) > AddOns > (Add-On Pack Name) > Art > Cosmetic Styles)).
Final Step: Run a Demo Scene
Run a Demo Scene to create a character. Your Add-On Pack items will now appear as options!
