Combine two enums into one object (editable in dropdown of inspector)

Unity Engine
1

I would like to know if combining these two dropdown enums would be possible? I.e. I would make a variable called defense then making a list of it. Defense would have the Type and Resistance inside the object.

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2

Make a struct. In here you can put multiple variables.
You can put [System.Serialize] in front of the struct and in your class simply add a variable array of the struct.

If you need further help let me know

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3

ahh thats why there was no dropdown, i was close but didn’t know about the serialize part. Thank you!

4

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It seems like it’s serializing but it’s blank.

[System.Serializable]public struct Defense{
    Resistance resistance;
    Type type;
}
public Defense[] defense;
5

Put the struct above the class, not inside of the class. Do this for the enums as well. This way they are accessible everywhere

6

You are not serializing your fields. Also if that Type is from System.Type, you cannot serialize that one.

7

I’ve tried both in and outside of the class but no luck. Here is the full script.

using System.Collections;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.UI;

[System.Serializable]
public enum Type{
    Fire,
    Ice,
    Elec,
    Force,
    Light,
    Dark,
    Heal,
    Buff,
    Ailment,
    Almighty,
}
[System.Serializable]
public enum Resistance{
    Weak,
    Resist,
    Null,
    Drain,
    Reflect,
}
[System.Serializable]
public struct Defense{
    Resistance resistance;
    Type type;
}

[CreateAssetMenu(menuName = "Scriptable Objects/Object")]
public class scriptObject : ScriptableObject
{
    public Defense defense;

    [Header("Profile")]
    public int hp;
    public int attack;
}
8

That has nothing to do with it. You are just not serializing your fields. You can have enums and classes anywhere.

9

I found out why it wasn’t working, I didn’t see the difference between serialize field and serializable

[Serializable]
public struct Defense{
    [SerializeField]
    Resistance resistance;
    [SerializeField]
    Type type;
}
10

Be careful about using the name ‘Type’ for your enum, because as soon as you put using System; in any bit of code that also uses your enum, it’s going to conflict with the System.Type class.

I’d suggest using a more descriptive name to avoid any future issues.

11

Will do thank you!