Extended Asset References is an open-source package that enhances Unity’s Addressable Asset System functionality. This package introduces custom attributes designed to improve and streamline your workflow when dealing with AssetReferences.

Compatible with:

• ✅ Tri Inspector
• ⚠️ Odin Inspector. For compatibility, the [DrawWithUnity] attribute must be added to the AssetReference field

• Custom attributes for enhanced AssetReference handling
• Improved workflow for Addressable asset management
• Easy integration with existing Unity projects
• Visual sprite preview and selection tools
• Automated atlas validation and problem-solving

Install via Unity Package Manager using one of these Git URLs:

• Main branch:

https://github.com/ese9/Extended-Asset-References.git

• Specific version:

https://github.com/ese9/Extended-Asset-References.git#v1.0.0

Once installed, enhance your Unity scripts with our custom attributes for better asset reference management.

using Nine.AssetReferences;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.AddressableAssets;

public class Resource : ScriptableObject
{
    [FromAtlas]
    public AssetReferenceSprite iconRef;
}

using Nine.AssetReferences;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.AddressableAssets;

public class Resource : ScriptableObject
{
    [FromSprite]
    public AssetReferenceSprite iconRef;
}

Example of selecting a sprite when using any of the attributes

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.