Skip to main content

Debugging

This page will demonstrate how to debug TypeScript code for Genies Experiences.

Logging in TypeScript​

You can use the console methods to write to Unity's console, like so:

console.log(`log : Hello World`);
console.warn(`warn : Hello World`);
console.error(`error : Hello World`);
note

You can also use Unity's Debug class by importing it.

Debugging with VS Code​

It is recommended to use VS Code as your IDE because it is easy to use, has helpful extensions, and supports debugging in Unity.

tip

Read the VS Code page for more information on how to get started.

Enable Debugging​

In Unity, select the top menu dropdown Genies > Scripting > Enable Debugging option.

Enable Debugging

Select the Debugging Profile​

In VS Code, open the left side Run and Debug tab. Set the debugging profile at the top to Genies Local Script Debugger.

Debugging Profile

Add Breakpoints​

Click to the left of the line numbers to add a breakpoint on a specific line which appears as a red dot.

Breakpoints

Enable Debug Mode​

In the bottom right corner of the Unity window, click the bug icon to enable Debug Mode.

Debug Mode

Attach the Debugger​

In Unity, enter Play mode. The Game window should display "Attach Debugger!". Go back to VS Code and press the green Start Debugging button. The debugging information will appear for each breakpoint.

Attach Debugger