3. Setting up Unity

3. Setting up Unity

This procedure assumes you have already downloaded and installed Unity for Wii U and the Wii U development environment using Nintendo Dev Interface. If you have not yet done so, please follow the procedures described in Installing Nintendo Dev Interface and Installing Required Software Packages.

If this is the first installation of Unity on this PC, follow the Setting up Unity for the First Time instructions. If you already have Unity installed on this PC, you must update your license to get the Wii U build option. In this case, see the instructions.

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Unity for N3DS and Unity for Wii U require different serial keys. If you want to use both versions of Unity on the same host PC, you must switch the serial key every time you change between versions.

Setting up Unity for the First Time

 

  1. Run Unity from the Start menu or from the shortcut on your desktop.
  2. Unity will be prompted for your Unity account information. You can create a new account or enter your existing credentials if you have them.

  3. Next, Unity will give you the option of Professional Edition or Personal Edition. You will now need the serial key that was provided in the Unity release notes in Nintendo Dev Interface. Select the Professional Edition, enter the serial key, and click Next.



  4. Unity is now installed and ready for use with your development kit.

Switching to the Unity for Wii U License

  1. Run Unity from the Start menu or from the shortcut on your desktop.
  2. Create a new project.

  3. Select Help > Manage License.

  4. Click the Return License option, and then Confirm.

  5. Quit Unity and run it again.

  6. Next, Unity will give you the option of Professional Edition or Personal Edition. You will now need the serial key that was provided in the Unity release notes in Nintendo Dev Interface. Select the Professional Edition, enter the serial key, and click Next.



  7. Unity is now set up with the correct license and ready for use with your development kit.

 


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