Step 14: Configuring Scene Collection Managers’ Parameters

Objective:

Set priority levels and parallel loading capacities for each Scene Collection Manager to optimize streaming behavior.

Why This Step is Important:

Properly configuring these parameters ensures that critical objects (like terrains) load first, and less important objects load subsequently without overwhelming the system.

Detailed Instructions:

1. Locate Scene Collection Managers:
   • In the Hierarchy, find all Scene Collection Manager objects created in Step 13.
   • They are typically named based on their streaming layers, e.g., TerrainAndTrees_Manager.
2. Select a Scene Collection Manager:
   • Click on a Scene Collection Manager to configure its parameters.
3. Set Priority Levels:
   • Definition: Priority determines the order in which streaming layers are loaded. Lower numbers load first.
   • Example Priority Settings:
     • TerrainAndTrees: Priority 0 (highest priority)
     • LowPolyTerrainMeshes: Priority 0
     • HugeObjects: Priority 1
     • MediumOutdoorObjects: Priority 2
     • SmallOutdoorObjects: Priority 3
   • Configuration:
     • In the Inspector, locate the Priority field.
     • Enter the desired priority value based on the importance of the streaming layer.
4. Configure Max Parallel Scene Loading:
   • Definition: Determines how many scenes from a streaming layer can load simultaneously.
   • Guidelines:
     • High-Cost Layers (e.g., Terrains): Set to 1 to prevent performance spikes.
     • Low-Cost Layers (e.g., Small Objects): Can have higher values (e.g., 2-4) to expedite loading.
   • Configuration:
     • In the Inspector, find the Max Parallel Scene Loading field.
     • Input the appropriate number based on the layer’s loading cost.
5. Repeat for All Managers:
   • Perform the above configurations for each Scene Collection Manager, adjusting priorities and parallel loading based on the layer’s significance and resource demands.
6. Example Configuration:

Notes:

• Priority Impact: Higher priority layers (lower numbers) load before lower priority ones, ensuring critical elements are always present.
• Loading Balance: Adjust Max Parallel Scene Loading to balance between faster loading times and system resource constraints.

Tips:

• Performance Testing: After configuration, test your game to observe loading behaviors and adjust parameters as needed.
• Resource Monitoring: Use Unity’s Profiler to monitor the impact of parallel loading on performance.