Announcing the ND Toolbox: A Powerful Unity Package to Supercharge Your Workflow!

I’m thrilled to introduce the ND Toolbox, a comprehensive Unity package designed to make your life as a developer or artist easier, faster, and more efficient. Whether you’re working on 2D, 3D, or UI projects, this toolbox is packed with tools to streamline your workflow, optimize assets, and unlock new creative possibilities.

The ND Toolbox is now available on GitHub, and I can’t wait for you to try it out! Below is a breakdown of the tools included in the package:

1. Find Not Compressed Texture

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Optimization/Find Not Compressed Texture
This tool helps you identify all uncompressed textures in your project. It lists them with direct links to the files, making it easy to optimize your assets for better performance.


2. Sprite Size Optimizer

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Optimization/Sprite Size Optimizer
Struggling with textures that don’t fit the DTX5 compression format? This tool automatically adjusts texture sizes to the next possible width and height, ensuring compatibility with DTX5 compression.


3. Particles System To PNGs

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Optimization/Particles System To PNGs
Capture your particle systems and save them as individual PNG images. The updated version now includes background cleaning that works flawlessly for both 2D and 3D projects.


4. Sprite Slice Master

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Optimization/Sprite Slice Master
This tool splits a sprite into two sprites: the inner opaque section and the outer edges with alpha. Perfect for overdraw optimization!


5. RichText Wizard

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Text Mesh Pro/RichText Wizard
Add rich text tags to any TextMesh Pro (TMP) text, use multiple fonts in a single TMP object, create multiline vertical text, and even find and replace words in your texts. This tool is a game-changer for UI and text-heavy projects.


6. GradientGuru

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/GradientGuru
Convert your favorite Unity gradients into textures with ease. GradientGuru is a lifesaver for creating custom shaders, UI elements, and more.


7. Sprite Sheet Packer Online

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Online Tools/Sprite Sheet Packer Online
This online tool lets you pack single sprites into a sprite sheet directly from your browser. Perfect for optimizing your 2D assets. One-click from Unity to Webtool.


8. Aspect Ratio and Resolution Calculator

Path: Tools/ND Toolbox/Online Tools/Aspect Ratio and Resolution Calculator
Need to calculate aspect ratios or resolutions for your game? This online tool has you covered. It’s a must-have for UI designers and developers working with multiple screen sizes.
One-click from Unity to Webtool.

Why Use the ND Toolbox?

  • Save Time: Automate repetitive tasks and focus on what matters most—creating amazing games.
  • Optimize Performance: Ensure your assets are compressed and optimized for the best performance.
  • Unlock Creativity: Experiment with new techniques like particle captures, gradient textures, and advanced text formatting.
  • Easy to Use: All tools are integrated into Unity’s Editor, with intuitive interfaces and clear instructions.
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