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Hello World Example

Follow along these steps to learn how to create a new TypeScript file and have it execute code.

Create a New Scene​

Open a Unity project that contains the Genies SDK and create a new scene.

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Check out the Getting Started tutorial if you need help creating a Unity project that contains the Genies SDK.

Create a TypeScript File​

In the Project window, open the Assets > Experience folder. Right click anywhere and select GENIES > Scripting > Create Genies Behavior Script.

Create TypeScript

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All custom TypeScript files need to be placed in the Assets > Experience folder.

Name the File​

Name the newly created script file HelloWorld.

Name File

Add File to an Object​

Create an empty GameObject in the Hierarchy window. Select the GameObject and open the Inspector window. Drag and drop the HelloWorld script as a component to his object.

TypeScript Component

Add Code to the File​

Double click the HelloWorld script to open VS Code.

Replace the code inside the file with this:

import { MonoBehaviour } from "UnityEngine";

export default class HelloWorld extends MonoBehaviour {
    private Start() : void {
        console.log("Hello World");
    }
}

Test the Project​

Save the code. Return to Unity and enter the Play button. The Console window should display the message.

Console Output

Next Steps​

Check out the Infinite Runner tutorial to see an example game using TypeScript.

Infinite Runner