Challenge 3: Editor menu

Write a tool method opened via MenuItem.

The MenuItem attribute

The [MenuItem] attribute adds a new row to the editor menu and runs that method when clicked. The method must be static because it is called without an object. The menu path, for example "Tools/Arac", decides where the tool sits in the menu, and the tool is written with the UnityEditor namespace.

[MenuItem("Tools/BasitArac")]
static void BasitArac()
{
    Debug.Log("Arac calisti");
}

This way development tools can be used straight from the menu.

Exercise Simple menu tool

In the class EditorAraci, define the path Tools/BasitArac with [MenuItem]. Write a static method named BasitArac and in this method print the text "Arac calisti" with Debug.Log.

Show example solution

using UnityEditor;
using UnityEngine;

public class EditorAraci
{
    [MenuItem("Tools/BasitArac")]
    static void BasitArac()
    {
        Debug.Log("Arac calisti");
    }
}

Exercise Scene check tool

In the class SahneAraci, define the path Tools/SahneKontrol with [MenuItem]. Write a static method named SahneKontrol and in this method print the text "Sahne hazir" with Debug.Log.

Show example solution

using UnityEditor;
using UnityEngine;

public class SahneAraci
{
    [MenuItem("Tools/SahneKontrol")]
    static void SahneKontrol()
    {
        Debug.Log("Sahne hazir");
    }
}

Test yourself

How must a method be defined for a [MenuItem] tool to work?
- As a static method
- Inside the Update method
- As a MonoBehaviour component
- As a constructor
Show answer

As a static method — The method called from the menu needs no instance, so it is defined as static.

The menu attribute

    [____("Tools/Arac")]

Show answer

    [MenuItem("Tools/Arac")]

Editor tool terms

MenuItem

Attribute adding a method to the menu
Statik metod

A method called without an object
Editör aracı

A helper used during development
Tools yolu

Menu row where the tool appears

Next lesson: Challenge 4: Godot blend

We Are Enhancing Your Experience

Cookie Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Analytical Cookies