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Scriptable Object Custom Inspector
Unity Custom Inspector for Hierarchical ScriptableObjects
This project showcases a custom Unity Inspector built to simplify editing complex ScriptableObject hierarchies. When dealing with deep inheritance trees and diverse data types, Unity’s default inspector becomes cluttered — showing fields that aren’t always relevant.
This tool addresses that by displaying only the necessary fields for the actual subclass type, streamlining the editing experience.
Key Features
- Context-aware field rendering: Displays only the relevant fields for each asset’s specific subclass.
- Supports deep inheritance trees: Smoothly handles base and nested subclass fields.
- Cleaner editor interface: Eliminates noise in the inspector for better focus and usability.
- Designed for modular architectures: Perfect for ScriptableObject-driven systems.
Project Context
This tool was part of a larger Unity project aimed at building scalable systems using ScriptableObjects, data-driven design, and custom tooling. It played a key role in improving designer experience and maintaining clean data structures.
Technologies Used
- Unity Editor API
- Custom Inspectors (
Editor/EditorGUILayout) - ScriptableObject Inheritance
- Polymorphism