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Binding system implementation details
Bind with binding path in C# script

Binding examples

Learn Editor data binding from examples.

Basic Editor binding examples

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Bind with binding path in C# script Use bindingPath to create a binding that changes the name of a GameObjectThe fundamental object in Unity scenes, which can represent characters, props, scenery, cameras, waypoints, and more. A GameObject’s functionality is defined by the Components attached to it. More info
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in a custom Editor window.
Bind without the binding path Use BindProperty() to create a binding that changes the name of a GameObject in a custom Editor window.
Bind with UXML and C# Create a binding and set the binding path in UXML, and bind with Bind() in C#.
Create a binding with the Inspector Create a binding that binds among a custom InspectorA Unity window that displays information about the currently selected GameObject, asset or project settings, allowing you to inspect and edit the values. More info
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, a custom Editor, and serialized objects.
Bind to nested properties Use the binding-path attribute of a BindableElement in UXML to bind fields to nested properties of a SerializedObject
Bind to a UXML template Create a binding and set binding paths with UXML templates.
Receive callbacks when a bound property changes Creates a custom Editor window with a TextField that binds to the name of a GameObject in a sceneA Scene contains the environments and menus of your game. Think of each unique Scene file as a unique level. In each Scene, you place your environments, obstacles, and decorations, essentially designing and building your game in pieces. More info
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.
Receive callbacks when any bound properties change Create a custom Inspector with two fields that warns the user if the values of the fields fall outside certain ranges.

Advanced Editor binding examples

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Bind to a list with ListView Create a list of toggles and binds the list to an underlying list of objects.
Bind to a list without ListView Create a binding that binds to a list with array instead of ListView.
Bind a custom control Create a custom control and bind it to a native Unity type.
Bind a custom control to custom data type Create a custom control and bind it to a custom data type.

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Binding system implementation details
Bind with binding path in C# script