[FIX] Unity3D - Android Keyboard White Text on White Background

The Android Keyboard text appears to be white on a white background for some reason (at least in Unity 5.5.1f1 and below) when testing on an Android device. So there's no way for the user to tell what the current input text is unless they highlight it. Not sure if it's an actual bug on Unity's end or if there's a styling conflict caused by multiple Android manifests. Luckily, there's a quick way to fix this.Read more

by Elwin Lee

[Unity3D] Copy to Clipboard Script for iOS & Android

I was looking for a way to copy a piece of text to the clipboard on iOS and Android devices the other day. There are ways to do it for Windows and Mac computers, but getting that to work for mobile devices seemed a bit trickier. There were some solutions on the Unity3D Community forums, but they were always either for iOS OR Android and required additional extra steps to make it actually work. Luckily, I found this handy script by Wataru Sanuki which handles cross platform copy to clipboard in a single class.Read more

by Elwin Lee

Useful Unity3D Stuff

I work quite extensively with Unity3D and over these past few years I've come across a ton of problems. Usually I managed to find a solution for them, but I don't always keep a record of those solutions. If I do, it ends up being a bookmark or a note somewhere. So I decided to make a post to keep track of useful stuff for Unity3D. I can finally clean up my mess! And who knows. It might help other people as well.

Unity3D Useful Tools, Scripts, Shaders

Unity3D Fixes and Workarounds for Bugs and Other Wacky Things

Unity3D Features & C# Explanations

Articles and links that explain how certain features and coding principles actually work.

 

by Elwin Lee

Belmar Shore Panorama

Took this panorama picture along the shore of Belmar in New Jersey, United States a while back in August 2013. The sun was setting creating a gloomy ambiance and colorful sky. Click on the image for the full image.

by Elwin Lee

[HOW] WordPress: Re-enable Comment Form After Using Disable Comments Plugin

I've been using the Disable Comments WordPress plugin for some of my websites. It works great in disabling and hiding the comment sections in posts and pages. However, I decided to re-enable the comments and the comment form didn't show up anymore. I tried disabling and deleting the plugin and made sure everything was on in the Discussion section was enabled, but without nothing worked. Took me ages until I found a solution on the plugin support forum.

To fix the comment form in the posts and pages:
- From the Posts Screen, check the boxes next to all the posts you want to edit, select Bulk Actions -> Edit, and click Apply.
- In the bulk edit area that appears, check the box for comment status and click Update.

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by Elwin Lee

UXPin's UX Design Knowledge & Tool Kits

UXPin has a very neat section where they share knowledge and tool kits with thoughtful content on mobile & web prototyping, wireframing, mockups, usability testing, project management, design process & more. It's basically free! All you have to do is enter your email :)

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by Elwin Lee

[FIX] Unity3D - Allow Animator Triggering Same State

For a recent project, I was trying to trigger the same state from the Any State in the Mecanim Animator in Unity. When doing so, the transition did trigger, but it failed to flag the trigger back to "false". This was causing some animation bugs, since the game was setup so the user can replay that level. Upon replay, the animation would get triggered twice or since the trigger was still flagged "true" before it could reset back to the original state. To fix this problem, there's a check box called "Can Transition To Self" in the inspector which you need to turn on (it's unchecked by default). Check it and you're done!
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Source: http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/877897/trigger-the-same-state-again.html

by Elwin Lee

[FIX] AoE II HD Won't Start

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Age of Empires 2 HD won't launch through Steam? Stuck in the infinite launcher-loop? Try closing Steam and delete the "appcache" folder in your Steam folder. Restart Steam and play AoE2!

Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/1cag4h/aoe_ii_hd_wont_start/

 

by Elwin Lee

Copywriting Tips & Design Process

I've been working on some designs recently, which involves some copywriting. With no real prior experience in writing copy, it gets kind of tricky sometimes, especially when you have to start with a clean slate. While doing some reading and research on how to write copy, I came across these articles which provide tips and explanations on how copywriting fits in the design process. Writing copy should be an integral part throughout the entire design process, and doesn't just belong at the beginning, middle, or end. The Fast Company Design articles below, written by John Zeratsky, take lessons from Google Venture and summarize them into must-read list and how all those things fit inside the (interface) design process. There's also a cool article about how Google Venture makes design decisions with dots... lots of sticky dots! The Dead Simple Way Google Ventures Unlocks Great Ideas.

From Google Ventures: 5 Rules For Writing Great Interface Copy

  1. CLARITY IS KING
  2. PERSONALITY DOESN'T MATTER AS MUCH AS YOU THINK
  3. JUST TELL ME
  4. BY THE WAY, PEOPLE DO READ
  5. WRITING IS PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

How To Master Copywriting

  1. SKETCH: NOUNS, VERBS, AND HEADLINES
  2. CRITIQUE: DECIDE WHAT TO PROTOTYPE
  3. PROTOTYPE: DETAILED, REALISTIC TEXT
  4. USER RESEARCH: LISTEN FOR WHAT WORKS

 

by Elwin Lee

Adobe Illustrator - Script Export Artboard to iOS App Icons

Here's an Illustrator automation script to export an artboard to all the sizes needed for iOS apps. The Script includes exports for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. You can grab the script here --> SaveIconsForiOSIcons

Script Exports:

  • 120 x 120px - iPhone Icon (iPhone 4s, 5, 6)
  • 180 x 180px - iPhone Icon (iPhone 6 Plus)
  • 76 x 76px - iPad Icon (iPad 2, iPad mini)
  • 152 x 152px - iPad Icon (iPad, iPad mini)
  • 512 x 512px - AppStore Icon
  • 1024 x 1024px - AppStore Icon

To install the script, depending on your Illustrator version and OS, go to "Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator\Presets\en_US\Scripts\" and just put the script there. Then launch Illustrator and you can find the script under File --> Scripts.

The script is based and expanded upon jeremieweldin's script https://gist.github.com/jeremieweldin/577775.

by Elwin Lee