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GetDefaultReference(string)

Gets the default value for a reference field in the imported MonoScript.
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Definition

  • Type: Method
  • Namespace: UnityEditor
  • Assembly: UnityEditor
public Object GetDefaultReference(string name)

Parameters

name

string
The name of a public field in the imported MonoScript.

Returns

Type

Description

ObjectThe Unity object to use as a default value for the given reference field.

Remarks

Additional Resources: MonoImporter.SetDefaultReferences.

Examples

using UnityEngine;using UnityEditor;class Example{    [MenuItem("Examples/Get Default Reference")]    public static void GetDefaultReference()    {        var assetPath = "Assets/MyMonoBehaviour.cs";        var monoImporter = AssetImporter.GetAtPath(assetPath) as MonoImporter;        var value = monoImporter.GetDefaultReference("MyGameObject");        Debug.Log($"Default reference for MyGameObject in {monoImporter.GetScript().GetClass().FullName} is {value}");    }}