How To Install Vuforia In Unity 2020 Or Greater

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Vuforia in Unity 2020 or greater. Vuforia is a powerful augmented reality (AR) development platform that allows you to create immersive experiences. By following these steps, you'll learn how to set up a new Unity project with Vuforia, obtain a developer license, and import essential Vuforia resources.

Step 1: Create a New Unity Project

1. Open Unity Hub.
2. Click on the "New Project" button.
3. Select the 3D template.
4. Name your project (e.g., "VuforiaARProject").
5. Choose a location for your project.
6. Click "Create" to set up your new project.

Step 2: Install Vuforia Engine

1. Open your newly created project in Unity.
2. Go to the Unity Asset Store by clicking on the “Window” menu.
3. Select “Asset Store” and search for "Vuforia Engine."
4. Click “Download” and then “Import” after the download completes.
5. Follow the prompts to import Vuforia Engine into your project.

Step 3: Set Up Vuforia in Unity

1. Go to "Edit" in the menu bar.
2. Select "Project Settings."
3. Click on "Player" in the left sidebar.
4. In the "XR Settings" section, check the box for "Vuforia Augmented Reality."
5. Save your changes.

Step 4: Obtain a Vuforia Developer License

1. Visit the Vuforia Developer Portal at developer.vuforia.com.
2. Sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one.
3. Navigate to the License Manager.
4. Click “Add License Key.”
5. Fill in the required information and generate your license key.
6. Copy the license key for later use.

Step 5: Add the Vuforia License Key to Unity

1. In Unity, go to the "Window" menu.
2. Select "Vuforia Configuration."
3. Paste your copied license key into the "App License Key" field.
4. Save the configuration.

Step 6: Import Vuforia Core Samples

1. Go to the Unity Asset Store again.
2. Search for "Vuforia Core Samples."
3. Click “Download” and then “Import.”
4. Follow the prompts to import Core Samples into your project, which will give you example scenes and assets.

Step 7: Explore Vuforia Features

1. Navigate to the imported Vuforia Core Samples in your project.
2. Open different sample scenes to understand how Vuforia works.
3. Experiment with features like the Vuforia Webcam, Simulator, and Recording options to see how they function.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Vuforia in Unity and set up your project for augmented reality development. Key steps included creating a new project, importing the Vuforia Engine, obtaining and configuring your license, and exploring core samples. You are now ready to dive deeper into AR development using Vuforia. For more advanced features and tutorials, consider checking out additional resources available in the Vuforia Developer Portal.