UBlocky ·

This library reimplements Google Blockly in Unity. It has:

1. full implementation of the block models in Google Blockly.
2. automatic block generation from the semantics definition in json.
3. a C# interpreter for blocks, translating blocks into C# code for execution.
4. a C# code runner, enabling full control of the execution of block code. Debug mode is also supported.
5. an auto layout UI system based on UGUI, supporting automatic sizing and positioning of blocks.

For instructions on how to use, please see the content below.

If you are interested in how I implement this library, welcome to read these blogs:

1. Introduction
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   • cn
2. Blockly Model
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3. Code Interpreter and Runner
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   • cn
4. UGUI Design
   • en
   • cn

Also have fun with 2 game demos.

HOW TO RUN

1. open Examples in Unity.
2. Hit menu UBlockly/Build Block Prefabs and wait to finish prefabs building.
3. open scene UGUIDemo.
4. Hit play and have fun.

There offered two UI themes: google blockly style and scratch style. Default is scratch(I prefer~).

To change themes:

1. Drag the prefab UBlocklyData/Toolboxs/Prefabs/ClassicToolbox under the scene object Canvas/Workspace (Make sure the scene UGUIDemo is opened).

2. Delete or hide the other theme prefab ScratchToolbox.

3. Attach the ClassicToolbox to the component WorkspaceView on scene object Workspace.

4. Hit play and have a look.

   

How to add customerized blocks

1. Add json definition for the block. Please follow the format of the built-in blocks under ublockly/Source/JsonBlocks/. This doc provides a detailed explaination and instruction on the JSON definition.

   1. If you want to add a block in the existing category, just add the json definition in the existing json files.

   2. The type of the block must follow the format: [category]_nameOfBlock.

      e.g. coroutine_wait_time, coroutine is the name of the category, which is also the name of the json file; wait_time is the name of the block.

   3. If you want to add a new category.

      1. Create a new json file anywhere you want. Then add its reference to the BlockJsonFiles in BlockResSettings. Of course you can remove a category from it.
      2. If you want the toolbox to show the newly added category, you should add the new category to the toolbox config file named toolbox_default. Of course, you can customized the toolbox config by adding your own config file.
      3. Add a translation for the new category name in en.json. Or you can create your own i18n file for a new language.

      

2. Interprete the execute code for the newly added block in C#. Please follow the built-in blocks under ublockly/Source/Script/CodeDB/CSharp.

How to reset workspace

There are 2 ways to reset the workspace.

1. Brutal

BlocklyUI.DestroyWorkspace();
GameObject.Instantiate(workspacePrefab, GameObject.Find("Canvas").transform);

This destroys the Workspace gameobject entirely and then re-create a new one. It also reset the logical workspace, not only the UI. Just everything.

• The workspacePrefab shall be referenced or loaded by Resources.Load or Assetbundle.Load...

• Also switching scenes can destroy the Workspace gameobject and finish the dispose work automatically, unless you make it undestroyable.

2. Reset block views and toolbox respectively.

• Stop running code and clean blocks

BlocklyUI.WorkspaceView.StopRunCode();
BlocklyUI.WorkspaceView.CleanViews();

• Reset Toolbox

BlocklyUI.WorkspaceView.Toolbox.Clean();
BlocklyUI.WorkspaceView.Toolbox.Init(BlocklyUI.WorkspaceView.Workspace, ToolboxConfig.Load());

Some Settings

There are two Settings under ublockly/UserData/Resources.

1. BlockResSettings

   

   • Load Type

     Define which way to load resources. Default Serialized.

   • I18n Files

     This is where you can add your own language. Remember to check the selected checkbox. See #8.

   • Block Json Files

     This is where you add your customized block json files.

   • Toolbox Files

     This is where you can add your customized toolbox config files. e.g. change colors of blocks, select block categories, etc. Remember to check the selected checkbox.

   • Block View Prefab Path

     This is where the automatically generated block prefabs located. You can change it as your preferred location.

   • Block View Prefabs

     This is where to reference the automatically generated block prefabs. Just leave it!

   • Dialog Prefabs

     This is where to reference all the dialog prefabs. If you want to add your customized dialog. Drag it here and give a name for loading.

2. BlockViewSettings

   This is where to tweak the look of blocks. Currently you may just leave it there.

Debug Mode

Welcome to use the debug mode:v:. Please see this video on how to use it.

Video link

A detailed guide by contributors

Also check this cool guide, written by Toamig and LockDownPT, for detailed instructions on the usage of ublockly, e.g. changing languages, creating new categories/blocks, etc.

Contributors

• These two guys made great contributions in the early stage of ublockly.

  liangxie

  dtknowlove

• These guys contributed a detailed guide for ublockly.

  Toamig

  LockDownPT

Many thanks to these cool guys!