Step 18: Adding Collider Zones/Interiors to Streaming Layers

Objective:

Integrate collider-based interior scenes into the streaming layers, ensuring they are managed correctly by World Streamer 2.

Why This Step is Important:

Including interior scenes in streaming layers allows for seamless loading and unloading based on player proximity, maintaining performance while providing dynamic environments.

Detailed Instructions:

1. Access Scene Manager:
   • Navigate to:
     Tools > Nature Manufacture > World Streamer > Scene Manager

2. Navigate to Streaming Layers Tab:
   • Within the Scene Manager, ensure you’re on the Streaming Layers tab.
3. Configure Collider-Based Streaming:
   • Select Appropriate Layer:
     • Choose the streaming layer designated for interiors or collider-managed scenes.
     • If not existing, consider creating a new layer, e.g., Interiors.
4. Enable Collider-Only Scene Generation:
   • At the bottom of the Streaming Layers tab, locate and select the option:
     Generate Scenes from Colliders Only

   • Function: This setting tells World Streamer to create streaming scenes based solely on collider triggers, rather than virtual grids.
5. Initiate Scene Generation:
   • Click the Generate Scenes from Colliders Only button.
   • World Streamer will scan for collider zones tagged with ColliderStreamerManager and create corresponding streaming scenes.
6. Verify Scene Creation:
   • Check the Hierarchy and Project panel for newly created interior scenes.
   • Ensure each collider zone has an associated streaming scene.
7. Repeat as Necessary:
   • If you have multiple collider zones, ensure all have corresponding scenes generated.
8. Integrate into Build Settings:
   • Important: After generating collider-based scenes, revisit Step 14 to add these new scenes to the Build Settings.
   • This ensures they are included in the final build and can be loaded at runtime.

Notes:

• Scene Naming: Collider-generated scenes often follow a naming convention based on the collider’s Scene Prefix.
• Scene Dependencies: Ensure that interior scenes have all necessary dependencies and references to function correctly when loaded.

Tips:

• Consistency: Maintain consistent naming and tagging conventions for all collider zones to streamline scene generation.
• Testing: After generation, test each interior streaming to confirm correct loading and unloading behaviors.