Question 1

How do I install Scene View Bookmarks using the Unity Package Manager?

Accepted Answer

In Unity, open the Package Manager window, click the '+' button, select 'Install package from git URL', and enter 'https://github.com/mminer/scene-view-bookmarks.git'. Alternatively, add it to your manifest.json file under dependencies, as detailed in the README.

Question 2

Can I use Scene View Bookmarks in Unity 2020.3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports Unity 2019.4 or later, but the scene overlay feature is only available in Unity 2021.2 and up. In 2020.3, you'll need to rely on menus, shortcuts, or search for access, which might limit some convenience.

Question 3

Is there a way to share bookmarks with my team using this extension?

Accepted Answer

No, Scene View Bookmarks stores bookmarks locally per-user and per-project without built-in sharing or syncing capabilities. For team workflows, you'd need manual workarounds like exporting positions or using external tools.

Question 4

Scene View Bookmarks vs saving camera positions as GameObjects – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Scene View Bookmarks is optimized for quick editor navigation with shortcuts and integration, while camera GameObjects persist in the hierarchy for runtime use and editing. Choose bookmarks for speed in the editor, or GameObjects for shareable, editable camera references.

Question 5

How to change the keyboard shortcuts for bookmarks?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention customizable shortcuts; defaults are fixed as Alt+Num to save and Shift+Num to recall. Customization would require modifying the source code, as there's no built-in configuration for this.

Question 6

Does this work with 2D scenes in Unity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works with both 2D and 3D scenes since it saves the camera position in the Scene view. However, its primary inspiration is from 3D workflows in Unreal Engine, so features might be more tailored to 3D navigation.

Question 7

Why is the scene overlay not showing in my Unity 2021.2 project?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the package is correctly installed via UPM and you're on Unity 2021.2 or later. In the Scene window, click the '⋮' button, go to Overlays, and select 'Scene View Bookmarks'. If missing, check for installation errors or package conflicts.

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