A downloadable tool

A Custom Unity Tool for Grid-Based Level Design

Are you tired of tedious object placement while designing levels in Unity? Grid Editor Tool is here to simplify your workflow! Designed for developers working on grid-based games, this custom Unity Editor tool lets you seamlessly place, manage, and delete prefabs directly within the Scene view.

Features

  • Intuitive Placement: Use left-click to place prefabs on the grid and right-click to delete them—no more manual positioning!
  • Prefab Management:
    • Select any prefab and place it precisely onto a grid.
    • Automatically parent-placed prefabs to an optional parent object or organize them into a default "Placed Prefabs" container.
  • Undo-Friendly Workflow: Full integration with Unity's Undo system allows you to revert changes effortlessly.
  • Clear All Button: Instantly remove all placed prefabs from the scene with a single click.
  • Customizable Grids: Visualize and edit your level layouts with a real-time grid overlay. Compatible with Unity’s Grid components for precision and ease.

Perfect For

  • Level Designers: Create 2D or isometric levels faster with precise prefab placement.
  • Game Developers: Whether you're prototyping a puzzle, strategy, or platformer game, this tool saves you hours of manual adjustment.
  • Grid-Based Projects: Ideal for games using tilemaps, grids, or snap-to-grid mechanics.

How to Use

  1. Open the tool via Tools > Grid Editor Tool.
  2. Select your Grid, Prefab, and optionally a Parent Object.
  3. Start placing and editing directly in the Scene view:
    • Left-Click: Place a prefab at the clicked grid cell.
    • Right-click: Delete a prefab from the clicked grid cell.
  4. Manage your prefabs efficiently with options to clear or undo changes.

Why Choose Grid Editor Tool?

  • Time-Saving: Focus on creativity, not manual placement.
  • Simple Yet Powerful: A lightweight solution that integrates seamlessly with Unity’s editor.
  • Free & Open for Customization: Modify it to suit your project's needs!

Download now and supercharge your grid-based level design process!

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GridEditorTool.cs 5.8 kB

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