# Prepare your Unity environment for Unity Studio draft imports

> Prepare your Unity environment and complete the necessary setup to use the Unity Studio Importer package.

Configure the Unity Editor and the Unity Studio Importer package to import Unity Studio drafts. You need to:

* [Set up your Unity environment for Unity Studio draft imports](#set-up-your-unity-environment-for-unity-studio-draft-import)
* [Install the Unity Studio Importer package](#install-the-unity-studio-importer-package)
* [Complete package prerequisites](#complete-package-prerequisites)

## Set up your Unity environment for Unity Studio draft import

Before you can import a Unity Studio draft, you need to set up your Unity environment correctly. You need to:

1. [Install a compatible Unity version](#install-a-compatible-unity-version).
2. [Create a new Unity project](#create-a-new-unity-project).
3. [Install the Unity Studio Importer package](#install-the-unity-studio-importer-package).

### Install a compatible Unity version

The Unity Engine only supports imports from Unity Studio in Unity 6000.3.2f1 or later. You need to check that your Unity installation is compatible. To check:

1. Open the Unity Hub.
2. Select **Installs**. A list of your installed Unity Engine versions show.
3. Check for an installation of Unity 6000.3.2f1 or later.

   * If one doesn't exist, select **Install Editor** and install a compatible version.

### Create a new Unity project

Unity Studio drafts are only compatible with 3D Unity projects. To create a new Unity project that's compatible with Unity Studio drafts:

1. From the Unity Hub, go to **Projects** and select **New Project**. A list of project templates show.
2. Set **Editor Version** to a compatible version (Unity 6000.3.2f1 or later).
3. Choose the **Universal 3D** template project.
4. Complete the details and select **Create Project**.

## Install the Unity Studio Importer package

After you set up your Unity environment, you can install the Unity Studio Importer package:

1. In the Unity Editor, go to **Window** > **Package Management** > **Package Manager**.
2. Select **Add**(**+**) > **Install package by technical name**.
3. Enter `com.unity.studio` in the **Technical name** field.
4. Select **Install**.

## Complete package prerequisites 

The Unity Studio Importer package requires some additional setup before you can import a Unity Studio draft.

When your package install finishes, go to **Unity Studio** > **Draft Import** to open the [Unity Studio Draft Import window](/unity-studio/studio-importer/studio-importer-draft-import.md). A dialog is shown with a list of prerequisites:

* [Set up Universal Render Pipeline (URP)](#set-up-universal-render-pipeline-\(urp\))
* [Enable the Legacy Input system](#enable-the-legacy-input-system)
* [Install TextMeshPro Essentials](#install-textmeshpro-essentials)
* [Sign in to Unity](#sign-in-to-unity)
* [Continue to import](#continue-to-import)

When you complete each step of the prerequisites, the checkbox next to that step is automatically selected.

### Set up Universal Render Pipeline (URP) 

You must assign a [Universal Render Pipeline](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/universal-render-pipeline.html) for Unity Studio drafts to work in your project. To assign a pipeline:

1. In the prerequisites list, go to the **Set up Universal Render Pipeline (URP)** section.
2. Select **Switch to URP** > **Set Up**.

### Enable the Legacy Input system 

Unity Studio drafts use the older Unity input system. You must configure your Unity project to use the [Legacy Input system](https://docs.unity3d.com/Documentation/Manual/InputLegacy.html).

1. In the prerequisites list, go to the **Enable the Legacy Input system** section.
2. Select **Enable both**. The **Restart Required** dialog appears.
3. Select **Apply and Restart**.

The Unity Editor restarts and enables the Legacy Input system.

### Install TextMeshPro Essentials 

Some assets in Unity Studio use the TextMeshPro system. You need to install the [TextMeshPro Essentials package](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.textmeshpro@2.1/manual/index.html) to support imported Unity Studio drafts:

1. In the prerequisites list, go to the **Install TextMeshPro Essentials** section.
2. Select **Install now**. A dialog shows that tells you that this action will import the TextMeshPro Essentials assets into your project.
3. Select **Import**.

### Sign in to Unity 

You need to log into your Unity account to access and import your Unity Studio drafts:

1. In the prerequisites list, go to the **Sign in to Unity** section.
2. Select **Sign in**.

### Continue to import 

Once you complete all steps, select **Continue** to proceed to the import process. This opens the **Unity Studio Draft Import** window.

Refer to [Import Unity Studio drafts into the Unity Editor](/unity-studio/studio-importer/studio-importer-import-instructions.md) for detailed instructions on how to use the package.

## Additional resources

* [Introduction to the Unity Studio Importer package](/unity-studio/studio-importer/studio-importer.md)
* [Unity Studio Draft Import window reference](/unity-studio/studio-importer/studio-importer-draft-import.md)
* [Import Report window reference](/unity-studio/studio-importer/import-report-reference.md)
* [Export drafts to the Unity Editor](/unity-studio/studio-importer/.md)