Rasagar/Library/PackageCache/com.unity.visualeffectgraph/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this package will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

Version Updated The version number for this package has increased due to a version update of a related graphics package.

[17.0.2] - 2024-04-02

This version is compatible with Unity 6000.0.0b15.

Changed

• Improved compilation times with VFX Graph using Subgraphs.
• Improved the performance of VFX.ProcessCommandList by skipping the use of a RenderingCommandBuffer.
• Added selective VFX Graph buffers to lower the amount of buffer used in the shaders and increased platform reach.
• The Construct Matrix can now select between row and column. Added the Split Matrix operator.

Fixed

• Instancing when gradient selection was based on a branch was wrong.
• Fixed very very long system name could lead to freeze the Editor.
• Removed SetDirty calls that triggered assertions in debug mode.
• Switch property binder from ExecuteInEditMode in ExecuteAlways.
• Fixed a PCache exporter issue to insure color in linear space.
• Fixed shadows being cast by Mesh Output when "cast shadows" was disabled (URP only).
• Fixed an issue where multithreaded camera expression were not allowed.
• Fixed a build failure on HDRP Linux using Sphere Output.
• Fixed missing particles with strip systems using instancing.
• Fixed some sanitation failures with new merged Position and Collision blocks.
• Unexpected material listing in animation window.
• Disable MeshToSDFBaker shaders on GLES3 to avoid warnings.
• Fixed incompatibility issue with HLSL 2021.
• Fixed an exception that could be raised when deleting all graph nodes in some specific cases.
• Fixed normal handling of odd-negative scales.
• Fixed an issue by cleaning data and upgraded VFX assets to prevent unwanted warnings in the console.
• Fixed Screen Space Size block in Shader Graph outputs.
• Fixed an editor crash when deleting objects (textures, meshes) that are used by active VFX graph.
• Fixed an issue that reduced FloatField to a height of 1px.
• Added tooltips to the VFX Control panel.
• Fixed an issue where VFX graph rendered the wrong mesh when using different exposed meshes with instancing enabled.
• When trying to connect incompatible types, the error popup was left over if the action was canceled with Escape key
• Fixed an issue that caused missing recompilation triggers that occurred when changing some operator settings
• Fixed an issue that caused an unexpected long enter in Play mode, and removed timeout exception.
• Removed the eye dropper from Node Search details panel.
• Fixed activation slot was hidden when a block was collapsed
• Removed multiple unexpected constraints on CustomHLSL functions
• Fix Construct Matrix operator serialization issue
• Correctly handle includes in CustomHLSL operator
• Initial Position Oriented Box with zero scale is restored.
• Position On Signed Distance field was failing to compile without direction.

[17.0.1] - 2023-12-21

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.3.0b2.

Changed

• Improved and optimized both undo and redo.
• Improved AddComponent performance for VFX by precaching script pointers in common case operation.
• Improved the collision system so it is more stable, robust, and energy conservative.
• Improved Position, Collision, and Kill blocks.
• Improved error feedback and added more error feedback.

Fixed

• The behavior of the VFX graph toolbar button to open the template window has slightly changed
• Fixed unexpected inspector in case of Sprite Custom/Lit/Unlit.
• Fixed decal normal map handling of non-uniform scale.
• Fixed an issue where spawner callbacks were only working on the first instance of an instanced effect
• Understeministic skin mesh sampling when previous and current were fetch within the same VFX
• Updated of curve & gradient were missing when edited directly in VFX View Window.
• Fixed undoing port value change that did not restore correct value.
• Fixed undo/redo did not work anymore with selection.
• Fixed property not visible in blackboard with creating using ALT+Drag shortcut.
• Improved error feedback message when a shader graph is missing and no path is found.
• Fixed an issue where the old style dropdown in Add, Divide (and many others) style had not been updated to new design.
• Fixed custom attribute broke compilation if name was starting with a capital letter.
• Fixed shader compilation error when using a Custom HLSL node.
• Avoid names which doesn't fit in node search window.
• Logical operators And (logical) and And (Bitwise) could be mixed up in the node search window when search for "and" (same for Or operator).
• Blackboard menu entries are better human readable.
• Fixed issue with null value in slots preventing it to be changed.
• Fixed error feedback context menu could not be displayed anymore.
• Fixed RenderTexture could not be used anymore in VFXGraph.
• We could not change the selected gizmo for nodes with multiple gizmos (for instance: Set Position Sequential Line).
• VFX Graph: Fixed gizmo overlay's drop down was cut at the bottom.
• Unexpected JSON error while using ShaderGraph.
• ShaderGraph keyword are now correctly supported in VFX Graph Output.
• Fixed space conversion error when copy-pasting a system.
• Trigger over distance now takes into account change in position (not just velocity).
• Visual Effects back in Scene FX window.
• Fixed strip output could not be created anymore.
• Indeterminate state object fields were hidden instead of greyed out.
• Fixed copy/paste a parameter node was also duplicating the parameter itself.
• Fixed editor freeze when selecting all properties/custom attributes from the blackboard
• Custom HLSL used in ShaderGraph Output
• Sample of Camera Buffer isn't available in compute passes
• Remove warning from VFX init for strips (GetParticleIndex)
• Fixed unexpected warning message in the console
• Fixed node search window could not be opened through the context menu

[17.0.0] - 2023-09-26

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.3.0a8.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the "materials" and "sharedMaterials" properties returned all materials instead of returning only the active materials.
• Fixed an issue where an event at frame zero in Timeline were not handled correctly.
• Fixed an issue with the wrong size used for updates in strips with immortal particles.
• Fixed Six-way Shader Graph sub target when using more than one SRP in a project.
• Unexpected generated shader with invalid ShaderGraph.
• Keep the built-in templates category always visible when there's no user defined category.
• Template items could have uneven width when the left panel is too small.
• The template item hit box was slightly bigger than its visual representation, now it perfectly match.
• The right panel (details panel) could be resize to as small as zero width, leading to messy layout. Now it has a minimum width of 200px (like the left panel).
• Fixed a performance issue with parameters gizmos.
• Fixed missing gizmo for Position exposed property
• Fixed error log raised by VFX analytics while building a project.
• Fixed unexpected behavior while switching to AfterPostProcess with ShaderGraph.
• Fixed gizmo overlay's drop down was cut at the bottom

[16.0.3] - 2023-07-04

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.3.0a1.

Fixed

• Initialize VFX material indices to make all materials valid if used on Awake
• Fix HDRP Decal Output when system is in world space
• Fixed nested curly braces not supported in custom hlsl code
• Fix VFX camera command culling failling when all effects are out of frustum

[16.0.2] - 2023-06-28

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.2.0a22.

Fixed

• Fixed a loss of Material Settings when switching between two SRP.
• Fixed error when trying to open a VFX asset without using an SRP. Note that this does not make VFX Graph supported on BiRP.
• Fixed a case where more than one No Asset window could be opened.
• Fixed the unexpected listing of a Scene object in the object picker from VFX Graph.
• Fixed immortal particles so they work properly when instancing is enabled.
• Fixed an exception while removing a clip event in the Timeline Inspector window.
• Fixed flickering and glitches when using Volumetric Fog Output on Metal devices.
• Removed lock capabilities while editing material stored in VisualEffectAsset.
• Fixes ray tracing shader passes when using Shader Graph and Ray Tracing
• Fix crash when changing to custom batch capacity in computers with large GPU memory
• Prevent unexpected border highlight after clicking on VFX toolbar button
• Fixed several small issues related to the new VFX Template window
• Crash when converting to subgraph block
• Exception while convert to subgraph with Range of Parameter
• Subgraph creation doesn't keep activation slots link
• Crash while sampling combined or deleted mesh with SampleMesh

[16.0.1] - 2023-05-23

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.2.0a17.

Changed

• Optimized VFX.Update per component overhead.
• Enabled VFX systems receiving GPU events to now enter sleep state.

Fixed

• Fixed the broken documentation link for VFX Graph nodes (when documentation is available).
• Fixed Motion Vector so it is now correct when transform isn't changed every frame.
• Improved error feedback in case of missing reference in custom spawner.
• Removed Loop And Delay block listing in favor of Spawn Context Settings (which can be accessed through the Inspector).
• Fixed shader errors when building with sphere or cube outputs.
• Fixed shader graph with VFX compatibility were not reimported if imported before VFX package is installed.
• Fixed a crash when logging an error messages for unexpected buffers.
• Fixed Opacity Channel "Metallic Map Blue" for VFX URP Decals.
• Fixed an unexpected asset database error while importing VFX and ShaderGraph dependency.
• Fixed the wrong evaluation of time in VFX Control Track while using Playables API.
• Enabled the lighting debug to provide the ambient occlusion contribution on Unlit.
• Enabled integrating the debug view for VertexDensity and QuadOverdraw.
• Fixed data serialization that could lead to corrupted state.
• Fixed a memory leak in the Unity Editor with VFX Graph objects.
• Fix OutputUpdate warnings about spaces after end of line
• Removed an error message when a point cache asset is missing, and replaced it with error feedback.
• Fixed flickering with Volumetric Fog Output.
• Fix strips tangents and buffer type with Shader Graph
• Fix potential infinite loop when opening VFX Graph due to space issue

[16.0.0] - 2023-03-22

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.2.0a9.

Changed

• Reduced the import cost of VFX Graph objects, especially when importing many objects at once.

Fixed

• Added extra memory to allow external threads to steal VFX update jobs.
• Fixed the range not being applied in the UI when setting up a value out of the allowed range.
• Fixed minor issues with Cube and Sphere particle outputs.
• Fixed a crash when loading a subscene with VFX in DOTS.
• Enabled correct generation of the interpolator modifiers for packed structure in HDRP Shader Graph.
• Enabled minimizing the generated interpolator count with VFX Shader Graph to improve its performance and avoid reaching the limit.
• Fixed mesh LOD flickering when using TAA.
• Fixed mismatching LOD between eyes in multi-pass VR.
• Restored missing tooltips.
• Re-enabled Volumetric Test in XR.
• Fixed the Dispose() method of MeshToSDFBaker leading to memory leaks
• Fixed an unexpected motion vector when adding precompute velocity that was enabled in Shader Graph.
• Fixed unexpected per frame garbage while using Timeline.
• Fixed a crash when removing VFXRenderer from a disabled GameObject.
• Enabled the exposure weight slider to be hidden when a shadergraph was assigned to an output context.
• Fixed an error in the console when clicking on the [+] button in the blackboard in the "No Asset" window.
• Fixed errors in the console when undoing changes from gizmo in some specific conditions.
• Fixed panning and zooming a VFX Graph was synchronized between all opened tabs. Also when multiple VFX Graph tabs are opened they are now properly restored after Unity is restarted.
• Enabled the option to filter out DXR and META passes from SG generated shaders.
• Forced positive color values in the graph UI.
• Fixed incorrect MotionVectors when using multiple camera or multi pass stereo.
• Fixed incorrect MotionVectors in XR with Stereo Instancing.
• Enabled taking user's preference for the Search Window mode into account for object fields in VFX Graph (classic / advanced).
• Enabled hiding Sorting mode and Revert sorting when the blend mode is set to Opaque.
• Enabled hiding the log message asking to check the asset for version control in an empty VFX window, when resetting Editor Layout.
• Enabled keeping the bottom margin on blocks when collapsed.

[15.0.3] - 2022-12-02

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.2.0a1.

Fixed

• Fixed wrong particle count if read before first readback.
• Fixed subgraph edition causing error An infinite import loop has been detected. while saving.
• Enabled renamed blackboard categories that have been duplicated to stay on screen.
• Removed blackboard category with only spaces in the name.
• Fixed the VFX compute shader so it now compiles when the name of a custom attribute contains a space.
• Fixed a rare issue with VFXCullResults.
• Fixed the play / pause button in the VFX Graph control panel so it now switches the icon depending on the current state.
• Removed exception when more than 5 flow inputs are exposed in subgraph.
• Fixed an issue with the out of range exception on GPU when multiple spawn context are plugged to the same initialize system.
• Prevented overflow on baked curve and gradient.
• Enabled easier usage of the toggle Support VFX Graph instead to avoid confusing creation of VFX Target.
• Fixed a crash when drag & dropping a VFX on another VFX with a circular dependency.

[15.0.2] - 2022-11-04

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.1.0a23.

Changed

• Reduced the time taken by VFXGraph.CheckCompilationVersion that would previously potentially query all assets on every domain reload.

Fixed

• Fixed position where VFX are created when VFX asset is dragged to Scene View.
• Fixed an issue where the output mesh with default shader was incorrectly sorted before the HDRP fog by Replacing default mesh output shader to be SRP compatible.
• Fixed an unexpected compilation failure with URP Lit Output.
• Fixed an issue to avoid unnessary allocations in the SDF Baker by using Mesh Buffer API.
• Fixed an issue that the VFX Graph documentation link was always pointing to the latest LTS version instead of current package version.
• Fixed an issue that read alive from source attribute was always returning true.
• Fixed single pass stereo rendering issue with SG integration due to uncorrectly setup instanceID.
• Fixed an issue that VisualEffect spawned behind the camera were always updated until visible and culled.
• Fixed Bounds helper compilation error.
• Forbid drag and drop of material from project browser to VFX component in scene.
• Fixed compilation time increase due to DXR passes.
• Fixed unexpected unrecognized identifier 'GraphValues' while using SG.
• Fixed an issue that values modified in spawner or init context automatically trigger a reinit of the attached VFX component.
• Fixed compilation error when using sorting in World space.
• Fixed an issue that vertex Color was black while using new shader graph integration on planar primitive output.
• Enabled specifying the maximum point count in Attribute from Map blocks.
• Fixed exceptions for SystemNames when leaving play mode if a new system had been added without saving.
• Added a Visual Effect Graph to a scene that did not take the default parent into account.
• Improved dragging and dropping of blocks when you want to change their order or move them to another context.
• Re-enabled multithreaded VFX Update on console platforms.
• Fixed build errors with VFX-DXR.
• Fixed the Preserve Specular Lighting mode on non-Shader Graph lit outputs.
• Updated non-deterministic test in VFX_HDRP: InstancingBatch.
• Fixed issues with light probes and instancing.
• Fixed compilation errors with large graphs.
• Fixed unpredictable behavior in spawners using instancing with more than one instance.
• Fixed an exception while using Unlit ShaderGraph with VFX.
• Fixed internal issue with Editor test and inspector rendering.
• Improved shader input properties synchronization with VFX Graph output context when the shader is deleted or set to None.
• Fixed some VFX Graphs that were not compiled until the asset was opened.
• Fixed VFX Graph so that when a ShaderGraph exposed property is renamed, and the shader graph is saved, the corresponding VFXGraph output context property is now renamed properly.
• Fixed undo so it now works with shader property in the Mesh Output context.
• Fixed ShaderGraph so that changes are now saved in the Mesh Output shader property when saving.
• Updated non-deterministic InstancingBatch test in VFX_URP.
• Removed unexpected GC.Alloc while accessing to state.vfxEventAttribute in VFXSpawnerCallbacks.
• Fixed the Property Binder so it now takes the space property into account.

[15.0.1] - 2022-08-04

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.1.0a19.

Changed

• Reduced time taken by code generation when a VFX asset is imported.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue when motion vector is applied on line using targetOffset, the VFXLoadParameter was missing.
• Fixed NRE when the Vector2 is configured as a range, it was preventing Decal output context creation.
• Fixed and unexpected lossy scale evaluation issue on GPU verses CPU where it's correct.
• Fixed an issue where Position ArcSphere was failing with BlendDirection.
• Fixed an isse where the mirrored curve presets to match Shuriken curve editor was missing.
• Fixed an issue were Alpha Clipping have unexpected behavior in editor when used in MaterialOverride with SG integration, .
• Error thrown when entering a subgraph that is already opened.
• Unexpected memory allocation in inspector preview when interacting with mouse while in pause.
• Make collision with SDF more robust to bad inputs.
• Fixed an issue where VFX shadows were rendering when VFX was disabled in Scene View visibility menu.

[15.0.0] - 2022-06-13

This version is compatible with Unity 2023.1.0a6.

Changed

• Sticky notes are no longer lost when you convert to block subgraph.
• Made the input property label colors consistent.

Fixed

• Fixed unexpected assert when capacity is really high.
• Fixed delayed property changes so they apply when you save.
• Fixed resetting of needsComputeBounds.
• Fixed so that output order changes in the inspector take effect even if the asset is not opened in VFX Graph editor.
• Fixed the timeline behavior when wrapmode is set to loop in director.
• Unexpected lossy scale evaluation on GPU.
• Fixed an issue with Motion Vector target offset with Line Output.
• Fixed an issue that caused an unexpected compilation failure with URP Lit Output.
• Fixed an unexpected memory allocation in inspector preview when interacting with mouse while in pause.
• Stop rendering VFX shadows when VFX are disabled in Scene View visibility menu.
• Updated non-deterministic test: InstancingBatch.
• Fixed robustness issues with Collision with SDF.
• Exceptions about SystemNames were raised when leaving play mode if a new system had been added without saving.
• Fixed crash when loading a subscene with VFX in DOTS
• Added a Visual Effect Graph to the scene did not take the default parent into account.

[14.0.3] - 2021-05-09

Added

• New Timeline Integration which supports scrubbing.
• Samples project github link button in package manager.

Changed

• Fixed the OutputParticle context inspector content so it doesn't shift vertically when you resize the inspector panel.
• Fixed so that the context name isn't lost when you convert to a different type.
• Added a missing range slider for the blend property to the custom attribute blend block.
• Fixed so the space property is carried over when copying/pasting a VFX property.

Fixed

• Fixed possible NaNs in Vortex Subgraph node.
• Improved node position when you create a node by dragging an edge.
• Fixed an exception when setting when changing the space of a shape to world.
• Displayed context labels in the inspector with all outputs.
• Made the shader graph exposed properties order consistent with the shader graph blackboard in the Output Particle blocks.
• Fixed Picking and Selection passes.
• Reduced GC.Allocs in the SceneViewGUICallback.
• HDRP Decals are not in experimental.
• Fixed Motion vectors in XR.
• Fixed Undo/Redo with Prefabs.
• Fixed node input type so it doesn't change when you insert a new node on an edge.
• Fixed so that when you duplicate Event Array elements, it creates linked instances of the elements.
• Fixed the mixing of Vector4 & Color with SampleGraphicsBuffer within the same graph.
• Fixed material inspector so it displays in outputs with shader graph.
• Fixed a crash in DX12 that potentially affected other platforms when the GPU events systems had an incorrect order.
• The VFX Graph gizmo can't be manipulated.
• The VFX asset preview isn't animated by default anymore to save CPU usage.

[14.0.2] - 2021-02-04

Version Updated The version number for this package has increased due to a version update of a related graphics package.

[14.0.1] - 2021-12-07

Fixed

• Creating a new VFX of the same name as an already opened VFX will reuse the existing window Case 1382841
• Incorrect behavior of Tangent Space in ShaderGraph Case 1363279
• ShaderGraph made with new VFX SG integration where not listed when searching for a shader graph output Case 1379523
• Enable/disable state of VFX blocks and operators are preserved after copy/paste
• Blackboard "Add" button for output could be hidden when the panel is too small (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/product/unity/issues/guid/1389927/)
• Forbid pasting a subgraph in the same subgraph Case 1364480
• VFX Subgraph operator and block windows now have dedicated icons
• Some operators were missing in node search window (gradient for instance)
• Allows for attribute-less systems. Case 1341789
• Editing the values in the graph did not impact the system in real-time after saving Case 1371089
• Fixed null reference exception when opening another VFX and a debug mode is enabled Case 1347420
• Sticky note title keeps the selected font sizewhen being edited
• Collision with zero scale lead to undefined behavior Case 1381562
• Fixed GPU event particle init after restarting VisualEffect Case 1378335
• No more exception raised when selecting all nodes with CTRL+A and then deleting them
• Particle Strip without lifetime do not die when Alive is set to false. Case 1376278
• Resize custom operator (multiply, add...) to the minimum size when changing input types
• Show opened VFX asset in inspector when clicking in a void area and unselect node when VFX graph loose focus
• Disabled text inputs were unreadable Case 1387237
• Folder named with a ".vfx" extension could lead to an error on macOS case 1385206

[14.0.0] - 2021-11-17

Fixed

• Gradient field doesn't support HDR values Case 1381867
• Allows for attribute-less systems. Case 1341789
• Editing the values in the graph did not impact the system in real-time after saving Case 1371089
• Fixed null reference exception when opening another VFX and a debug mode is enabled Case 1347420

[13.1.2] - 2021-11-05

Fixed

• Removed extra nodes in Ribbon template. Case 1355602

[13.1.1] - 2021-10-04

Added

• Multiple VFX graphs can be opened at the same time

Changed

• Search window now lists more nodes variants and they are organized by attribute first instead of operation

Fixed

• Compilation error while using not exposed texture in ShaderGraph Case 1367167
• Texture picker lists only textures with expected dimensions (2D, 3D, Cubemap)
• Fix SDF Baker fail on PS4 & PS5 Case 1351595
• Particles were rendered pink with some debug modes Case 1342276
• Removed bool from the built-in list of blittable types for GraphicsBuffer Case 1351830
• Extract position from a transform is wrong on GPU Case 1353533
• Fix potentially invalid value for pixel dimensions in HDRPCameraBinder
• Exposed Camera property fails to upgrade and is converted to a float type Case 1357685
• Unexpected possible connection between GPUEvent and Spawn context Case 1362739
• Fixed Collision with Depth when using a physical camera. Case 1344733
• Fix bounds helper tool (automatic systems culling, world bounds computation, ...)

[13.1.0] - 2021-09-24

Fixed

• Rename "Material Offset" to "Sorting Priority" in output render state settings Case 1365257

[13.0.0] - 2021-09-01

Added

• New options to select how to sort particles in the Output Context.

Fixed

• Prevent vector truncation error in HDRP Decal template
• Fix potential infinite compilation when using subgraphs Case 1346576
• Prevent out of sync serialization of VFX assets that could cause the asset to be dirtied without reason
• Fix undetermitism in space with LocalToWorld and WorldToLocal operators Case 1355820
• Unexpected compilation error while modifying ShaderGraph exposed properties Case 1361601
• Compilation issue while using new SG integration and SampleTexture/SampleMesh Case 1359391
• Added a missing paste option in the context menu for VFX contexts. Also the paste options is now disabled when uneffective
• Prevent VFX Graph compilation each time a property's min/max value is changed
• Prevent vfx re-compilation in some cases when a value has not changed
• Eye dropper in the color fields kept updating after pressing the Esc key
• Automatically offset contexts when a new node is inserted to avoid overlapping

[12.0.0] - 2021-01-11

Added

• Added support for Texture2D Arrays in Flipbooks
• Added new setting in "Preferences -> Visual Effects" to control the fallback behavior of camera buffers from MainCamera node when the main camera is not rendered.
• Sample vertices of a transformed skinned mesh with Position (Skinned Mesh) and Sample Skinned Mesh operator.
• Placement option (Vertex, Edge, Surface) in Sample Mesh & Skinned Mesh, allows triangle sampling.
• Material Offset setting in inspector of the rendered outputs.
• Restore "Exact Fixed Time Step" option on VisualEffectAsset.
• Support 2D Renderer in URP for Unlit.
• New tool to help set VFX Bounds
• New tool : Signed Distance Field baker.
• Provide explicit access to spawnCount in graph
• Support of direct link event to initialize context (which support several event within the same frame)
• Structured Graphics Buffer support as exposed type
• Added HDRP Decal output context.
• Motion vectors enabled for particle strips
• Added Is Inside subgraph into VFX Graph additions package
• The VFX editor automatically attach to the current selection if the selected gameobject uses the currently edited VFX asset
• Two new buttons are available in the editor's tool bar. One will display a popup panel to handle attachement and one to lock/unlock the current attachement
• Improved toolbar design: added icons, removed labels and grouped commands into dropdown menus

Changed

• Allow remaking an existing link.
• Sphere and Cube outputs are now experimental
• Property Binder : Handle Remove Component removing linked hidden scriptable objectfields
• Property Binder : Prevent multiple VFXPropertyBinder within the same game object
• Transform integrated to VFXTypes : Circle, ArcCircle, Sphere, ArcSphere, Torus, ArcTorus, Cone, ArcCone

Fixed

• VFXEventBinderBase throwing a null reference exception in runtime
• Unexpected compilation warning in VFXMouseBinder Case 1313003
• Prevent creation of subgraph containing only partial systems Case 1284053
• Prevent pasting context within operator/block subgraph Case 1235269
• VFXEventBinderBase throwing a null reference exception in runtime
• Fix CameraFade for shadow maps Case 1294073
• Modified Sign operator node output for float when input is 0.0f Case 1299922
• An existing link can be remade.
• Use alphabetical order in type list in blackboard "+" button Case 1304109
• Consistently displays the Age Particles checkbox in Update context Case 1221557
• Fix compute culling compilation in URP Case 1309174
• pCache: Unexpected ditable field in Mesh Statistics, Save & Cancel pCache, error trying to access not readable texture Case 1122417
• Handle correctly locked VisualEffectAsset with version control system Case 1261051
• Artefact in VFXView using efficient debug mode in component target board Case 1243947
• Sample Mesh Color when value is stored as float.
• Compilation error due to direct access to GetWorldToObjectMatrix instead of VFXGetWorldToObjectMatrix Case 1308481
• Prevent infinite compilation loop Case 1298466
• Remove some useless compilation triggers (modifying not connected or disabled nodes for instance)
• Tidy up of platform abstraction code for random number generation, requires a dependency on com.unity.render-pipelines.core for those abstractions.
• Fixed shader compilation errors with textures in shader graph Case 1309219
• Fixed issue with VFX using incorrect buffer type for strip data
• Safe Normalization of Cross Products in Orient blocks Case 1272724
• Property Binder : Undo after reset Case 1293794
• Property Binder : Allow copy/past from a game object to another
• Deleting a context node and a block while both are selected throws a null ref exception. Case 315578
• Target GameObject attach button does not allow attaching a valid VFX if the last selection was invalid. Case 1312178
• Deleting flow edge between Init and Update throw an invalid opeation exception Case 1315593
• Regression with some settings not always triggering a recompilation Case 1322844
• Having more than five GPU Event output leads to "unexpected token 'if" at compilation Case 1323434
• Deleted properties still show up in the inspector Case 1320952
• Exception in VFXFilterWindow if search field is empty Case 1235269
• Fixed null reference exception when exposing Camera type in VFX graph Case 1315582
• Fixed VFX with output mesh being always reimported Case 1309753
• Modified state in the VFX tab has now a correct state
• Motion Vector map sampling for flipbooks were not using correct mips
• Remove unexpected expression in spawn context evaluation Case 1318412
• Fix unexpected Spawn context execution ordering
• Fix incorrect buffer type for strips
• Enabled an optimization for motion vectors, storing projected positions for vertices instead of the transform matrix
• In the Gradient editor undo will now properly refresh the gradient preview (color swatches)
• Eye dropper in the color fields kept updating after pressing the Esc key
• Sticky notes can now be deleted through contextual manual menu
• Blackboard fields can now be duplicated either with a shortcut (Ctrl+D) or with a contextual menu option
• Properties labels do not overlap anymore
• VFX Graph operators keep the same width when expanded or collpased so that the button does not change position
• Fix Soft Particle depth computation when using an orthographic camera Case 1309961
• When adding a new node/operator in the graph editor and using the search field, the search results are sorted in a smarter way
• Unexpected operator and block removal during migration Case 1344645
• Inspector group headers now have a better indentation and alignment
• Zoom and warning icons were blurry in the "Play Controls" and "Visual Effect Model" scene overlays
• Random crash using subgraph Case 1345426
• Fixed Collision with Depth Buffer when using Orthographic camera Case 1309958
• Fix culling of point output Case 1225764
• Compilation issue when normal is used in shadergraph for opacity with unlit output
• Fix Exception on trying to invert a degenerate TRS matrix Case 1307068
• Fix IsFrontFace shader graph node for VFX.
• Fix crash when loading SDF Baker settings holding a mesh prefab Case 1343898
• Exception using gizmo on exposed properties Case 1340818
• GPU hang on some initialize dispatch during dichotomy (platform specific)
• Compilation error undeclared identifier 'Infinity' Case 1328592
• Exposed Parameter placement can be moved after sanitize
• Fix rendering artifacts on some mobile devices Case 1149057
• Fix compilation failure on OpenGLES Case 1348666
• Don't open an empty VFX Graph Editor when assigning a VFX Asset to a Visual Effect GameObject from the inspector Case 1347399
• Visual Effect inspector input fields don't lose focus anymore while typing (Random seed)
• Subgraph output properties tooltips were not easily editable when multiline

[11.0.0] - 2020-10-21

Added

• Added new setting to output nodes to exclude from TAA
• New Sample Point cache & Sample Attribute map operators

Changed

• Changed the "Edit" button so it becomes "New" when no asset is set on a Visual Effect component, in order to save a new visual effect graph asset.

Fixed

• Forbid incorrect link between incompatible context Case 1269756
• Serialization issue with VFXSpawnerCallbacks
• Unexpected exception while trying to display capacity warning Case 1294180
• Exclude Operator, Context, Block and Subgraph from Preset Case 1232309
• Fix Case 1212002
• Fix Case 1223747
• Fix Case 1290493
• Incorrect path on Linux while targetting Android, IOS or WebGL Case 1279750

[10.2.0] - 2020-10-19

Added

• Warning using Depth Collision on unsupported scriptable render pipeline.
• Warning in renderer inspector using Light Probe Proxy Volume when this feature isn't available.
• New operator : Sample Signed distance field
• New Position on Signed Distance Field block
• Added command to delete unuser parameters.
• Harmonized position, direction and velocity composition modes for position (shape, sequential, depth) and Velocity from Direction & Speed blocks
• New particle strip attribute in Initialize: spawnIndexInStrip
• Added Get Strip Index subgraph utility operator in Additional Samples
• Added Encompass (Point) subgraph utility operator in Additional Samples

Fixed

• "Create new VisualEffect Graph" creates a graph from the default template Case 1279999
• Fix Case 1268977
• Fix Case 1114281
• Forbid creation of context in VisualEffectSubgraphBlock through edge dropping. No context should be allowed.
• Fix Case 1199540
• Fix Case 1219072
• Fix Case 1211372
• Fix Case 1262961
• Fix Case 1268354
• Fix VFX Graph window invalidating existing Undo.undoRedoPerformed delegates.
• Fix for VisualEffect prefab override window Case 1242693
• Fix Case 1281861
• Unexpected exception while installing samples inside an URP project Case 1280065
• Fix edited operator being collapsed Case 1270517
• Filters out renderer priority on SRP which doesn't support this feature.
• Fallback to builtIn rendering layer if srpAsset.renderingLayerMaskNames returns null.
• Fix missing prepass in URP Case 1169487
• Fix SubPixelAA block while rendering directly in backbuffer.
• Property Binder : Incorrect Destroy called from edit mode. Case 1274790
• Property Binder : Unexpected null reference exception while using terrain binder. Case 1247230
• Property Binder : HierarchyRoot null reference exception while using Hierarchy to Attribute Map. Case 1274788
• Property Binder : Properties window isn't always up to date. Case 1248711
• Property Binder : Avoid Warning while building on Mobile "Presence of such handlers might impact performance on handheld devices." when building for Android" Case 1279471
• Fixed case 1283315
• Addressing for mirror and clamp modes in sequential operators and blocks
• Incorrect volume spawning for Sphere & Circle with thickness absolute
• Fix View Space Position is VFX Shadergraph Case 1285603
• Fix Case 1268354
• Fixed rare bug causing the vfx compilation to do nothing silently.
• Fixed vfx compilation when a diffusion profile property is added to a vfx shadergraph
• SpawnOverDistance spawner block now behaves correctly
• Quad strip outputs take into account orientation block
• Fixed Random Vector subgraph utility operator in Additional Samples
• Fixed Set Strip Progress Attribute utility block in Additional Samples
• Fix Case 1255182
• Remove temporarily "Exact Fixed Time Step" option on VisualEffectAsset to avoid unexpected behavior
• Disable implicit space transformations in sublock graphs as they led to unexpected behaviors

[10.1.0] - 2020-10-12

Added

• Compare operator can take int and uint as inputs
• New operator : Sample Signed distance field
• New WorldToViewportPoint operator
• New ViewportToWorldPoint operator
• Added Output Event Handler API
• Added Output Event Handler Samples
• Added ExposedProperty custom Property Drawer
• Error display within the graph.

Fixed

• Mesh Sampling incorrect with some GPU (use ByteAddressBuffer instead of Buffer)
• Fix for node window staying when clicking elsewhere
• Make VisualEffect created from the GameObject menu have unique names Case 1262989
• Missing System Seed in new dynamic built-in operator.
• Prefab highlight missing for initial event name toggle Case 1263012
• Correctly frame the whole graph, when opening the Visual Effect Editor
• Optimize display of inspector when there is a lot of exposed VFX properties.
• fixes the user created vfx default resources that were ignored unless loaded
• fix crash when creating a loop in subgraph operators Case 1251523
• fix issue with multiselection and objectfields Case 1250378
• Normals with non uniform scales are correctly computed Case 1246989
• Fix exposed Texture2DArray and Cubemap types from shader graph not being taken into account in Output Mesh Case 1265221
• Allow world position usage in shaderGraph plugged into an alpha/opacity output Case 1259511
• GPU Evaluation of Construct Matrix
• Random Per-Component on Set Attribute in Spawn Context Case 1279294
• Fix corrupted UI in nodes due to corrupted point cache files Case 1232867
• Fix InvalidCastException when using byte properties in point cache files Case 1276623
• Fix https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/ux-cant-drag-a-noodle-out-of-trigger-blocks
• Fix Case 1114281
• Fix shadows not being rendered to some cascades with directional lights Case 1229972
• Fix VFX Graph window invalidating existing Undo.undoRedoPerformed delegates.
• Fix shadergraph changes not reflected in VisualEffectGraph Case 1278469

[10.0.0] - 2019-06-10

Added

• Tooltips for Attributes
• Custom Inspector for Spawn context, delay settings are more user friendly.
• Quick Expose Property : Holding Alt + Release Click in an Empty space while making property edges creates a new exposed property of corresponding type with current slot value.
• Octagon & Triangle support for planar distortion output
• Custom Z axis option for strip output
• Custom Inspector for Update context, display update position/rotation instead of integration
• Tooltips to blocks, nodes, contexts, and various menus and options
• VFX asset compilation is done at import instead of when the asset is saved.
• New operators: Exp, Log and LoadTexture
• Duplicate with edges.
• Right click on edge to create a interstitial node.
• New quad distortion output for particle strips
• New attribute for strips: particleCountInStrip
• New options for quad strips texture mapping: swap UV and custom mapping
• Naming for particles system and spawn context
• Noise evaluation now performed on CPU when possible
• Range and Min attributes support on int and uint parameters
• New Construct Matrix from Vector4 operator
• Allow filtering enums in VFXModels' VFXSettings.
• Sample vertices of a mesh with the Position (Mesh) block and the Sample Mesh operator
• New built-in operator providing new times access
• More efficient update modes inspector
• Ability to read attribute in spawn context through graph
• Added save button to save only the current visual effect graph.
• Added Degrees / Radians conversion subgraphs in samples
• uint parameter can be seen as an enum.
• New TransformVector4 operator
• New GetTextureDimensions operator
• Output Event context for scripting API event retrieval.
• per-particle GPU Frustum culling
• Compute culling of particle which have their alive attribute set to false in output
• Mesh and lit mesh outputs can now have up to 4 differents meshes that can be set per Particle (Experimental)
• Screen space per particle LOD on mesh and lit mesh outputs (Experimental)

Fixed

• Moved VFX Event Tester Window visibility to Component Play Controls SceneView Window
• Universal Render Pipeline : Fog integration for Exponential mode Case 1177594
• Correct VFXSettings display in Shader Graph compatible outputs
• No more NullReference on sub-outputs after domain reload
• Fix typo in strip tangent computation
• Infinite recompilation using subgraph Case 1186191
• Modifying a shader used by an output mesh context now automatically updates the currently edited VFX
• Possible loss of shadergraph reference in unlit output
• ui : toolbar item wrap instead of overlapping.
• Selection Pass for Universal and High Definition Render Pipeline
• Copy/Paste not deserializing correctly for Particle Strip data
• WorldPosition, AbsoluteWorldPosition & ScreenPos in shadergraph integration
• Optimize VFXAssetEditor when externalize is activated
• TransformVector|Position|Direction & DistanceToSphere|Plane|Line have now spaceable outputs
• Filter out motion vector output for lower resolution & after post-process render passes Case 1192932
• Sort compute on metal failing with BitonicSort128 Case 1126095
• Fix alpha clipping with shader graph
• Fix output settings correctly filtered dependeing on shader graph use or not
• Fix some cases were normal/tangent were not passes as interpolants with shader graph
• Make normals/tangents work in unlit output with shader graph
• Fix shader interpolants with shader graph and particle strips
• SpawnIndex attribute is now working correctly in Initialize context
• Remove useless VFXLibrary clears that caused pop-up menu to take long opening times
• Make sure the subgraph is added to the graph when we set the setting. Fix exception on Convert To Subgraph.
• Subgraph operators appear on drag edge on graph.
• Sample Scene Color & Scene Depth from Shader Graph Integration using High Definition and Universal Render Pipeline
• Removed Unnecessary reference to HDRP Runtime Assembly in VFX Runtime Assembly
• Allow alpha clipping of motion vector for transparent outputs Case 1192930
• subgraph block into subgraph context no longer forget parameter values.
• Fix exception when compiling an asset with a turbulence block in absolute mode
• Fixed GetCustomAttribute that was locked to Current
• Shader compilation now works when using view direction in shader graph
• Fix for destroying selected component corrupt "Play Controls" window
• Depth Position and Collision blocks now work correctly in local space systems
• Filter out Direction type on inconsistent operator Case 1201681
• Exclude MouseEvent, RigidBodyCollision, TriggerEvent & Sphere binders when physics modules isn't available
• Visual Effect Activation Track : Handle empty string in ExposedProperty
• in some cases AABox position gizmo would not move when dragged.
• Inspector doesn't trigger any exception if VisualEffectAsset comes from an Asset Bundle Case 1203616
• OnStop Event to the start of a Spawn Context makes it also trigger when OnPlay is sent Case 1198339
• Remove unexpected public API : UnityEditor.VFX.VFXSeedMode & IncrementStripIndexOnStart
• Fix yamato error : check vfx manager on domain reload instead of vfx import.
• Filter out unrelevant events from event desc while compiling
• Missing Packing.hlsl include while using an unlit shadergraph.
• Fix for nesting of VFXSubgraphContexts.
• Runtime compilation now compiles correctly when constant folding several texture ports that reference the same texture Case 1193602
• Fix compilation error in runtime mode when Speed Range is 0 in Attribute By Speed block Case 1118665
• NullReferenceException while assigning a null pCache Case 1222491
• Add message in inspector for unreachable properties due to VisualEffectAsset stored in AssetBundle Case 1193602
• pCache importer and exporter tool was keeping a lock on texture or pCache files Case 1185677
• Convert inline to exposed property / Quick expose property sets correct default value in parent
• Age particles checkbox was incorrectly hidden Case 1221557
• Fix various bugs in Position (Cone) block [Case 1111053] (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/product/unity/issues/guid/1111053/)
• Handle correctly direction, position & vector types in AppendVector operator Case 1111867
• Fix space issues with blocks and operators taking a camera as input
• Generated shaderName are now consistent with displayed system names
• Remove some shader warnings
• Fixed Sample Flipbook Texture File Names
• Don't lose SRP output specific data when SRP package is not present
• Fix visual effect graph when a subgraph or shader graph dependency changes
• Support of flag settings in model inspector
• height of initial event name.
• fix colorfield height.
• fix for capacity change for locked asset.
• fix null value not beeing assignable to slot.
• Prevent capacity from being 0 Case 1233044
• Fix for dragged parameters order when there are categories
• Avoid NullReferenceException in Previous Position Binder" component. Case 1242351
• Don't show the blocks window when context cant have blocks
• Prevent from creating a context in VisualEffectSugraphOperator by draggingfrom an output slot.
• Avoid NullReferenceException when VisualEffectAsset is null if VFXPropertyBinder Case 1219061
• Missing Reset function in VFXPropertyBinder Case 1219063
• Fix issue with strips outputs that could cause too many vertices to be renderered
• SpawnIndex attribute returns correct value in update and outputs contexts
• Disable Reset option in context menu for all VFXObject Case 1251519 & Case 1251533
• Avoid other NullReferenceException using property binders
• Fix culture issues when generating attributes defines in shaders Case 1222819
• Move the VFXPropertyBinder from Update to LateUpdate Case 1254340
• Properties in blackboard are now exposed by default
• Dissociated Colors for bool, uint and int
• De-nicified attribute name (conserve case) in Set Custom Attribute title
• Changed the default "No Asset" message when opening the visual effect graph window
• Subgraphs are not in hardcoded categories anymore : updated default subgraph templates + Samples to add meaningful categories.
• Fix creation of StringPropertyRM
• Enum fields having headers show the header in the inspector as well.
• Handle correctly disabled alphaTreshold material slot in shaderGraph.

[7.1.1] - 2019-09-05

Added

• Moved High Definition templates and includes to com.unity.render-pipelines.high-definition package
• Navigation commands for subgraph.
• Allow choosing the place to save vfx subgraph.
• Particle strips for trails and ribbons. (Experimental)
• Shadergraph integration into vfx. (Experimental)

Fixed

• Using struct as subgraph parameters.
• Objectproperty not consuming delete key.
• Converting a subgraph operator inside a subgraph operator with outputs.
• Selecting a GameObject with a VFX Property Binder spams exception.
• Wrong motion vector while modifying local matrix of a VisualEffect.
• Convert output settings copy.
• Fixed some outputs failing to compile when used with certain UV Modes [Case 1126200] (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/output-some-outputs-fail-to-compile-when-used-with-certain-uv-modes)
• Removed Gradient Mapping Mode from some outputs type where it was irrelevant [Case 1164045]
• Soft Particles work with Distortion outputs [Case 1167426] (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/output-soft-particles-do-not-work-with-distortion-outputs)
• category rename rect.
• copy settings while converting an output
• toolbar toggle appearing light with light skin.
• multiselection of gradient in visual effect graph
• clipped "reseed" in visual effect editor
• Unlit outputs are no longer pre-exposed by default in HDRP
• Augmented generated HLSL floatN precision [Case 1177730] (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/vfx-graph-7x7-flipbook-particles-flash-and-dont-animate-correctly-in-play-mode-or-in-edit-mode-with-vfx-graph-closed)
• Spherical coordinates to Rectangular (Cartesians) coordinates node input: angles are now expressed in radians
• Turbulence noise updated: noise type and frequency can be specified [Case 1141282] (https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/vfx-particles-flicker-when-blend-mode-is-set-to-alpha-turbulence-block-is-enabled-and-there-is-more-than-50000-particles)
• Color and Depth camera buffer access in HDRP now use Texture2DArray instead of Texture2D
• Output Mesh with shader graph now works as expected

[7.0.1] - 2019-07-25

Added

• Add Position depth operator along with TransformVector4 and LoadTexture2D expressions.

Fixed

• Inherit attribute block appears three times Case 1166905
• Unexpected exception : Trying to modify space on a not spaceable slot error when adding collision or conform blocks Case 1163442

[7.0.0] - 2019-07-17

Added

• Make multiselection work in a way that do not assume that the same parameter will have the same index in the property sheet.
• auto recompile when changing shaderpath
• auto recompile new vfx
• better detection of default shader path
• Bitfield control.
• Initial Event Name inspector for visual effect asset and component
• Subgraphs
• Move HDRP outputs to HDRP package + expose HDRP queue selection
• Add exposure weight control for HDRP outputs
• Shader macros for XR single-pass instancing
• XR single-pass instancing support for indirect draws
• Inverse trigonometric operators (atan, atan2, asin, acos)
• Replaced Orient : Fixed rotation with new option Orient : Advanced
• Loop & Delay integrated to the spawn system
• Motion Vector support for PlanarPrimitive & Mesh outputs

Fixed

• Handle a possible exception (ReflectionTypeLoadException) while using VFXParameterBinderEditor
• Renamed Parameter Binders to Property Binders. (This will cause breaking serialization for these PropertyBinders : VFXAudioSpectrumBinder, VFXInputMouseBinder, VFXInputMouseBinder, VFXInputTouchBinder, VFXInputTouchBinder, VFXRaycastBinder, VFXTerrainBinder, VFXUIDropdownBinder, VFXUISliderBinder, VFXUIToggleBinder)
• Renamed Namespace UnityEngine.Experimental.VFX.Utility to UnityEngine.VFX.Utility
• Fix normal bending factor computation for primitive outputs
• Automatic template path detection based on SRP in now working correctly

[6.7.0-preview] - 2019-05-16

Added

• Distortion Outputs (Quad / Mesh)
• Color mapping mode for unlit outputs (Textured/Gradient Mapped)
• Add Triangle and Octagon primitives for particle outputs
• Set Attribute is now spaceable on a specific set of attributes (position, velocity, axis...)
• Trigger : GPUEvent Rate (Over time or Distance)

Fixed

• Fix shader compilation error with debug views
• Improve AA line rendering
• Fix screen space size block
• Crash chaining two spawners each other Case 1135299
• Inspector : Exposed parameters disregard the initial value Case 1126471
• Asset name now displayed in compile errors and output context shaders
• Fix for linking spawner to spawner while first spawner is linked to initialize + test
• Fix space of spaceable slot not copy pasted + test
• Position (Circle) does not take the Center Z value into account Case 1146850
• Add Exposure Weight for emissive in lit outputs

[6.6.0-preview] - 2019-04-01

Added

• Addressing mode for Sequential blocks
• Invert transform available on GPU
• Add automatic depth buffer reference for main camera (for position and collision blocks)
• Total Time for PreWarm in Visual Effect Asset inspector
• Support for unlit output with LWRP
• Add Terrain Parameter Binder + Terrain Type
• Add UI Parameter Binders : Slider, Toggle
• Add Input Parameter Binders : Axis, Button, Key, Mouse, Touch
• Add Other Parameter Binders : Previous Position, Hierarchy Attribute Map, Multi-Position, Enabled

Fixed

• Undo Redo while changing space
• Type declaration was unmodifiable due to exception during space intialization
• Fix unexpected issue when plugging per particle data into hash of per component fixed random
• Missing asset reimport when exception has been thrown during graph compilation
• Fix exception when using a Oriented Box Volume node Case 1110419
• Add missing blend value slot in Inherit Source Attribute blocks Case 1120568
• Visual Effect Inspector Cosmetic Improvements
• Missing graph invalidation in VFXGraph.OnEnable, was causing trouble with value invalidation until next recompilation
• Issue that remove the edge when dragging an edge from slot to the same slot.
• Exception when undoing an edge deletion on a dynamic operator.
• Exception regarding undo/redo when dragging a edge linked to a dynamic operator on another slot.
• Exception while removing a sub-slot of a dynamic operator

[6.5.0-preview] - 2019-03-07

[6.4.0-preview] - 2019-02-21

[6.3.0-preview] - 2019-02-18

[6.2.0-preview] - 2019-02-15

Changed

• Code refactor: all macros with ARGS have been swapped with macros with PARAM. This is because the ARGS macros were incorrectly named

Fixed

• Better Handling of Null or Missing Parameter Binders (Editor + Runtime)
• Fixes in VFX Raycast Binder
• Fixes in VFX Parameter Binder Editor

[6.1.0-preview] - 2019-02-13

[6.0.0-preview] - 2019-02-23

Added

• Add spawnTime & spawnCount operator
• Add seed slot to constant random mode of Attribute from curve and map
• Add customizable function in VariantProvider to replace the default cartesian product
• Add Inverse Lerp node
• Expose light probes parameters in VisualEffect inspector

Fixed

• Some fixes in noise library
• Some fixes in the Visual Effect inspector
• Visual Effects menu is now in the right place
• Remove some D3D11, metal and C# warnings
• Fix in sequential line to include the end point
• Fix a bug with attributes in Attribute from curve
• Fix source attributes not being taken into account for attribute storage
• Fix legacy render path shader compilation issues
• Small fixes in Parameter Binder editor
• Fix fog on decals
• Saturate alpha component in outputs
• Fixed scaleY in ConnectTarget
• Incorrect toggle rectangle in VisualEffect inspector
• Shader compilation with SimpleLit and debug display

[5.2.0-preview] - 2018-11-27

Added

• Prewarm mechanism

Fixed

• Handle data loss of overriden parameters better

Optimized

• Improved iteration times by not compiling initial shader variant

[4.3.0-preview] - 2018-11-23

Initial release