How to generate a non-existing C# script programatically in Unity3D

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How to generate or create a non existing script (preferably C#)?

It is always time consuming and tiring for me to create the methods for my object's animations.

So I am planning to create a custom Editor where I can just refer the GameObject with Animation component, enter a name for the script to be generated then click a button to automatically generate a C# script with methods that plays the animations of that object.

I was wondering if there's a way to make a string and assign the code needed to that string then turn it into a C# script.

I have read on AssetDatabase and Monoscript about create an Asset but still no luck.

There's no problem with attaching the generated script to a GameObject.

Thank you.

[Update] Additional Information This is my animations

So based to this component, I want to generate a C# script that has the methods of playing each animation like this..

using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;

public class Level3TerrainB : MonoBehaviour {

    private string animationPrefix = "arm_Root_PlatformB|anim_";

    public void AnimatePressButtonA() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "PressButtonA");
    }

    public void AnimateUnpressButtonA() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UnpressButtonA");
    }

    public void AnimatePressButtonB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "PressButtonB");
    }

    public void AnimateUnpressButtonB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UnpressButtonB");
    }

    public void AnimateUpButtonB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UpButtonB");
    }

    public void AnimateDownButtonB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "DownButtonB");
    }

    public void AnimatePressButtonC() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "PressButtonC");
    }

    public void AnimateUnpressButtonC() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UnpressButtonC");
    }

    public void AnimateUpButtonC() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UpButtonC");
    }

    public void AnimateDownButtonC() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "DownButtonC");
    }

    public void AnimatePressButtonD() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "PressButtonD");
    }

    public void AnimateUnpressButtonD() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "UnpressButtonD");
    }

    public void AnimateLeftUpPulleyA() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "LeftUpPulleyA");
    }

    public void AnimateRightUpPulleyA() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "RightUpPulleyA");
    }

    public void AnimateLeftUpPulleyB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "LeftUpPulleyB");
    }

    public void AnimateRightUpPulleyB() {
        animation.Blend (animationPrefix + "RightUpPulleyB");
    }

}

I don't want to hard code it again, and again.. because I have many other levels to animate to.

Do you really need to generate a new script, or should you just make your existing script more generic? — Bart
– Bart, Commented Aug 20, 2014 at 10:02
Are you actually talking about editor scripts or plugins? You can't generate a new script with Unity, you will need to do a mini plugin. — SnakeDrak
– SnakeDrak, Commented Aug 20, 2014 at 10:04
@Bart I think I really need to because my animation names and objects are not similar to each other. But if you can give suggestions I'll try it. — Mark Vizcarra
– Mark Vizcarra, Commented Aug 20, 2014 at 10:07
@Snake I am talking about creating a Monobehavior script. May I know how or what kind of a mini plugin? — Mark Vizcarra
– Mark Vizcarra, Commented Aug 20, 2014 at 10:09
Well, and example of what you're looking to generate (and how it changes with varying input) would certainly help @MarkVizcarra. — Bart
– Bart, Commented Aug 20, 2014 at 10:13

EvilFonti · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-20 11:32:38Z

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Wouldn't it be much easier to just use one method and give the animation name as parameter?

Something like:

public void Animate(string animationName) 
{
    animation.Blend (animationPrefix + animationName);
}

answered Aug 20, 2014 at 11:32

EvilFonti

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Mark Vizcarra Over a year ago

Yes. I tried that but for my workflow and the type of game I am doing. It does not fit.

EvilFonti Over a year ago

@MarkVizcarra Why would it make any difference? Instead of calling for example: AnimatePressButtonC() you will call Animate("PressButtonC") Where does it interfere with your workflow? Can you please provide an example to show why you cannot use this solution. It will give a better impression of what you want to accomplish. Thank you.

Mark Vizcarra Over a year ago

To be honest one of the scripts I use takes an input in the inspector of a script, and puts the method name. It doesn't support methods with arguments so I try to work around it.

EvilFonti Over a year ago

As far as I understand your situation you have a Behaviour Script you use to map inputs like buttons,... to method names. Do you have a fixed amount of inputs? In that case you could do one method per input and call Animate(animationName) based on the actual level from the input method using switch.

Nikola.Lukovic · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-20 11:10:36Z

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You could use the T4 templating -> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb126445.aspx

answered Aug 20, 2014 at 11:10

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Mark Vizcarra · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-21 14:18:09Z

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So I just created a script to generate the string of codes, print it out, then copy and paste to a new script.

answered Aug 21, 2014 at 14:18

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