To define a Shader objectAn instance of the Shader class, a Shader object is container for shader programs and GPU instructions, and information that tells Unity how to use them. Use them with materials to determine the appearance of your scene. More info
See in Glossary in ShaderLab, use a Shader
block. This page contains information on using Shader
blocks.
For information on how a ShaderA program that runs on the GPU. More info
See in Glossary object works, and the relationship between Shader objects, SubShaders and Passes, see Shader objects introduction.
A Shader object is a Unity-specific concept; it is a wrapper for shader programs and other information. It lets you define multiple shader programs in the same file, and tell Unity how to use them.
A Shader object has a nested structure; it organizes information into structures called SubShaders and Passes.
Feature name | Built-in Render PipelineA series of operations that take the contents of a Scene, and displays them on a screen. Unity lets you choose from pre-built render pipelines, or write your own. More info See in Glossary |
Universal Render Pipeline (URP) | High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) | Custom SRP |
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ShaderLab: Shader block | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Inside the Shader
block, you can:
Properties
block. See ShaderLab: defining material properties.SubShader
block. See ShaderLab: defining a SubShader.Fallback
block. See ShaderLab: assigning a fallback.Signature | Function |
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Shader "<name>" { <optional: Material properties> <One or more SubShader definitions> <optional: custom editor> <optional: fallback> }
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Defines a Shader object with a given name. |
This example code demonstrates the basic syntax and structure of a Shader object. The example Shader object has a single SubShader that contains a single pass. It defines Material properties, a CustomEditor, and a Fallback.
Shader "Examples/ShaderSyntax"
{
CustomEditor = "ExampleCustomEditor"
Properties
{
// Material property declarations go here
}
SubShader
{
// The code that defines the rest of the SubShader goes here
Pass
{
// The code that defines the Pass goes here
}
}
Fallback "ExampleFallbackShader"
}
For example custom shaders that are compatible with different render pipelines, see Example custom shaders
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