Installing the Visual Effect Graph in Unity is a straightforward process using the Package Manager.
Here's how to install the Visual Effect Graph package directly within the Unity Editor:
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In the Unity Editor, navigate to Window > Package Manager. This opens the Package Manager window where you can browse and install Unity packages.
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Important Note for Older Unity Versions: If you are using a Unity version prior to Unity 2019.3, you will need to enable the display of preview packages. Click the Advanced dropdown button in the Package Manager window and check the "Show preview packages" option. The Visual Effect Graph was a preview package in older versions, so this step is crucial for it to appear in the list. For Unity 2019.3 and later, it is typically a verified or released package and should appear by default.
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In the Package Manager window, ensure the dropdown is set to "Unity Registry" to see official Unity packages. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find "Visual Effect Graph". Select the Visual Effect Graph package from the list.
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In the bottom right corner of the Package Manager window, click the Install button. Unity will then download and install the Visual Effect Graph package into your project.
Once the installation is complete, you can start creating visual effects using the Visual Effect Graph by right-clicking in your Project window, selecting Create > Visual Effects > Visual Effect Graph.
