Make an Action Bar in Unity Part 1 - Modular Action System from Coursera

Action bars are ubiquitous in gaming, from Diablo to League of Legends to Valorant, it has become the staple user interface for games that offer players multiple abilities and consumable items.

In this one-hour, project-based course, you'll learn how to create an action bar from scratch. You'll learn how to set up the UI elements to create the action bar and its buttons, code a modular and versatile Action system and wire up a cooldown effect on your buttons.

The guided project will introduce you to the following Unity concepts:

- UI Toolkit

- C# coding techniques including Inheritance.

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on creating an action bar for a Unity game. Part 2 covers adding appealing visual effects to the action bar and buttons, to give your game some "bling."

This series makes use of the tropical island-themed Unity project first used in Create Animation Transitions in Unity (Intro to Animation 2). This compliments this guided project and, although not a prerequisite, is recommended for a more well-rounded understanding of the concepts presented herein.

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Teaches students to create an action bar from scratch, developing their UI design skills

Emphasizes modular and versatile action system coding, enhancing students' programming abilities

Introduces students to Unity's UI Toolkit, expanding their knowledge of industry-standard tools

Covers C# coding techniques, including inheritance, strengthening students' programming foundation

Part of a 2-part series on creating an action bar, providing a comprehensive learning experience

Requires Unity's tropical island-themed project for a more well-rounded understanding, which may be inconvenient for some

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Make an Action Bar in Unity Part 1 - Modular Action System with these activities:

Review C# coding fundamentals

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Strengthen your foundation by reviewing C# coding fundamentals, focusing on concepts such as variables, data types, and conditional statements.

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Go through your notes or textbook to refresh your understanding of C#
Practice writing simple C# programs to reinforce your skills

Compile and organize course materials

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Enhance your learning process by compiling and organizing course materials, such as creating a repository of notes, assignments, and resources.

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Create a dedicated folder or notebook for course materials
Organize materials by topic or week
Create a system for easy retrieval of information

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Enhance your learning through collaboration by joining a study group or participating in peer discussions to share knowledge, ask questions, and provide feedback.

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Find a study group or discussion forum for the course
Actively participate in discussions and share your insights
Collaborate with peers on projects or assignments

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Follow a tutorial on action bar creation

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Supplement your learning by following a guided tutorial on action bar creation in Unity to gain a deeper understanding of the process.

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Search for a tutorial on action bar creation
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create an action bar
Experiment with different settings to customize your action bar

Practice coding drills

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Practice coding drills to reinforce your understanding of the concepts covered in this course, such as UI Toolkit and C# coding techniques.

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Find a coding challenge website or resource
Choose a coding challenge that is relevant to the course topics
Solve the coding challenge and review your solution

Create a prototype of your action bar

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Solidify your understanding by creating a prototype of your own action bar design, allowing you to visualize and test its functionality.

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Sketch out your action bar design
Use Unity UI Toolkit to create a prototype of your design
Test the functionality of your prototype and make adjustments as needed

Participate in a game development competition

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Challenge yourself and apply your skills by participating in a game development competition to create a game that incorporates an action bar.

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Find a suitable game development competition
Form a team or work individually on your game
Design and develop your game, ensuring it includes an action bar
Submit your game to the competition

Build a custom action bar for a game project

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Apply your newfound knowledge by creating a custom action bar for a game project, giving you hands-on experience in implementing and customizing an action bar.

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Plan the design and functionality of your action bar
Create the action bar using Unity UI Toolkit
Integrate the action bar into your game
Test and refine the functionality of your action bar

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