Universal Render Pipeline support

For projects targeting the Universal Render Pipeline (URP), a support package is provided which includes compatible shaders for rendering the map.

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Compatible Unity and URP versions:

• Unity 2020.3 - URP 10.4
• Unity 2019.4 - URP 7.6

Unsupported versions:

• Unity 2018.x

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The URP support package can be installed via the Git URL.

1. Locate the Unity project's folder. In the Packages directory, open manifest.json.

   Modify the dependencies as follows:

     "dependencies": {
       "com.microsoft.maps.unity.urp": "https://github.com/microsoft/MapsSDK-Unity.git?path=/UPM/com.microsoft.maps.unity.urp",
       "existing dependencies"
     }

2. Apply the custom URP materials to the MapRenderer.

   • Go to MapRenderer component -> Render Settings.
   • Check Use Custom Terrain Material.
   • Check Use Custom Clipping Volume Material.
   • Select the corresponding URP materials, UnlitTerrainMaterial-URP-MapsSDK and ClippingVolumeMaterial-URP-MapsSDK.

   

Note, the URP shaders are not compatible with HDRP.