I'm using a class with tangents to render on RealityKit for VisionOS but in Vision26 it cause a crash on App and there not documentation how implement cp_drawable_compute_projection I have tried a few options but without success. Could you help me to implement it ?
The part of code is:
return drawable.views.map { view in
let userViewpointMatrix = (simdDeviceAnchor * view.transform).inverse
let projectionMatrix = ProjectiveTransform3D(
leftTangent: Double(view.tangents[0]),
rightTangent: Double(view.tangents[1]),
topTangent: Double(view.tangents[2]),
bottomTangent: Double(view.tangents[3]),
nearZ: Double(drawable.depthRange.y),
farZ: Double(drawable.depthRange.x),
reverseZ: true
)
let screenSize = SIMD2(x: Int(view.textureMap.viewport.width),
y: Int(view.textureMap.viewport.height))
return ModelRendererViewportDescriptor(viewport: view.textureMap.viewport,
projectionMatrix: .init(projectionMatrix),
viewMatrix: userViewpointMatrix * translationMatrix * rotationMatrix * scalingMatrix * commonUpCalibration,
screenSize: screenSize)
}
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TLDR; I can't get QueueName to work with matchmaking a turn-based match in Unity using matchmaking rules.
Long version:
I'm using the apple unity plugin found here: https://github.com/apple/unityplugins/blob/main/plug-ins/Apple.GameKit/Apple.GameKit_Unity/Assets/Apple.GameKit/Documentation~/Apple.GameKit.md
I have created a Queue, RuleSet and a simple Rule to match players by following these docs tightly: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/gamekit/finding-players-using-matchmaking-rules.
Here is the single rule I have that drives matchmaking:
{
"data" : {
"type" : "gameCenterMatchmakingRules",
"id" : "[hiddden-rule-id]",
"attributes" : {
"referenceName" : "ComplimentaryFactionPreference",
"description" : "default desc",
"type" : "MATCH",
"expression" : "requests[0].properties.preference != requests[1].properties.preference",
"weight" : null
},
"links" : {
"self" : "https://api.appstoreconnect.apple.com/v1/gameCenterMatchmakingRules/[hidden-rule-id]"
}
},
"links" : {
"self" : "https://api.appstoreconnect.apple.com/v1/gameCenterMatchmakingRules"
}
}
which belongs to a rule set which belongs to a queue. I have verified these are setup and linked via the App Store Connect API. Additionally, when I tested queue-based matchmaking without a queue established, I got an error in Unity. Now, with this, I do not. However there is a problem when I attempt to use the queue for matchmaking.
I have the basic C# function here:
public override void StartSearch(NSMutableDictionary<NSString, NSObject> properties)
{
if (searching) return;
base.StartSearch(properties);
//Establish matchmaking requests
_matchRequest = GKMatchRequest.Init();
_matchRequest.QueueName = _PreferencesToQueue(GetSerializedPreferences());
_matchRequest.Properties = properties;
_matchRequest.MaxPlayers = PLAYERS_COUNT;
_matchRequest.MinPlayers = PLAYERS_COUNT;
_matchTask = GKTurnBasedMatch.Find(_matchRequest);
}
The
_PreferencesToQueue(GetSerializedPreferences());
returns the exact name of the queue I added my ruleset to.
After this function is called, I poll the task generated from the .Find(...) function. Every time I run this function, a new match is created almost instantly. No two players are ever added to the same match.
Further, I'm running two built game instances, one on a mac and another on an ipad and when I simultaneously test, I am unable to join games this way.
Can someone help me debug why I cannot seem to match make when using a queue based approach?
Hi,
seems MSL is missing support for a clock() shader instruction available in other graphics APIs like Vulkan or OpenGL for example..
useful for counting cost in number of clock cycles of some code insider shader with much finer granularity than launching a micro kernel with same instructions and measuring cycles cost from CPU..
also useful for MoltenVK to support that extensions..
thanks..
Hello, I’m porting my UIKit/SceneKit app to SwiftUI/RealityKit and I’m wondering how to change the camera target programmatically. I created a simple scene in Reality Composer Pro with two spheres. My goal is straightforward: when the user taps a sphere, the camera should look at it as the main target.
Following Apple’s videos, I implemented the .gesture modifier and it is printing the tapped sphere correctly, but updating my targetEntity state doesn’t change anything, so the camera won't update its target. Is there a way to access the scene content at that level? Or what else should I do?
Here’s my current code implementation:
Thanks!
Hi, I uptaded to the 15.2 my system. It was Turkish and I change the English for AI. But Image Playground is not working.
My Playground app has been stuck at Downloading support for Image Playground now for about 4-5 days.
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
I am currently working on a game that involves earning achievements, which I am using the Apple Unity Plug-Ins to display. I have found that occasionally opening the Game Center Dashboard the last achievement earned will not be displayed until the game is closed and reopened. I am using GKAccessPoint.Shared.Trigger to display the Achievements screen, which occasionally seems to open a cached version of the dashboard. I've found that it seems to consistently happen when earning multiple achievements within one minute, but this is not always the case. Does anybody have any experience with something like this in the past?
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with a character animation using RealityKit.
I have a file created in Blender that contains the rigged Character, a sword, and a shield. The sword and the shield have bones connected to the character's hands so they can follow the character's animation. When I run the animation in Blender and preview the exported USDZ file on Mac, I can see the sword and shield attached to the hands and the animation is fine. But when I add the USDZ model in RealityKit and play the animation, only the character is animating, the sword and the shield are not moving at all.
This is the code I use to animate the character:
private func loadAnimations() {
let unifiedAnimations = children[0].availableAnimations.first!.definition
let animationResource = try! AnimationResource.generate(with: unifiedAnimations)
self.children[0].playAnimation(
animationResource.repeat()
)
}
Here is a link with a Demo Xcode project, the Blender file, and a video:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ypq2iwxc5f9dwzjggsvin/AppleTest.zip?rlkey=wiag3rg44urhjdh2wal8cdx2u&st=vbpf7x11&dl=0
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
I have created a demo project that displays the character on a horizontal surface, and the animation starts playing.
Run the App. The ARView will be set up, and a yellow square will appear in the middle of the screen.
When a horizontal surface is detected the yellow Square will change indicating that the surface is found.
Tap on the screen to load the USDZ model and position it in the yellow square's position.
The Animation will start playing and you can see that the character is animating, but the sword and shield remain still.
Thanks
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
RealityKit
I'm trying to build an MDLMesh then add normals
let mdlMesh = MDLMesh.newBox(withDimensions: SIMD3<Float>(1, 1, 1),
segments: SIMD3<UInt32>(2, 2, 2),
geometryType: MDLGeometryType.triangles,
inwardNormals:false,
allocator: allocator)
mdlMesh.addNormals(withAttributeNamed: MDLVertexAttributeNormal, creaseThreshold: 0)
When I render the mesh, some normals are (0,0,0). I don't know if the problem is in the mesh, or in the conversion to MTKMesh. Is there a way to examine an MDLMesh with the geometry viewer?
When I look at the variable values for my mdlMesh I get this:
Not too useful. I don't know how to track down the normals.
What's the best way to find out where the normals getting broken?
In the Creating A 3D Application With Hydra Rendering tutorial on the Apple Developer website, on the last step where I execute this command:
cmake -S ~/Users/macuser/CreatingA3DApplicationWithHydraRendering/ -B ~/Users/macuser/CreatingA3DApplicationWithHydraRendering/
I keep getting an error:
CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:5 (include):
include could not find requested file:
/Users/macuser/USDInstall/bin/pxrConfig.cmake
I've tried to follow the instructions as mentioned in the README.md file included in the project files at least 5 times as well as moving the pxrConfig.cmake file around and copying it in different folders, then executed the command and was still unsuccessful into generating the proper file expected to compile and render the HydraPlayer renderer. How do I get cmake to generate the Xcode file to create the HydraPlayer renderer?
Hello,
I am experiencing an issue with programmatically capturing a GPU trace using MTLCaptureManager. The .gputrace file that is generated appears to be corrupted, and I'm looking for guidance or a solution.
Description of the Problem:
I am using MTLCaptureManager.sharedCaptureManager to capture a Metal frame and save it to disk.
The generated .gputrace file is consistently reported as 0 bytes in size by the file system.
Crucially, when I compress this 0-byte .gputrace file into a .zip archive, the resulting archive contains the full, expected data. After unzipping, the file can be opened and viewed correctly in Xcode.
However,When inspecting the file's contents using NSFileManager in Objective-C (treating it as a directory), the internal structure is different from a .gputrace file captured directly from Xcode's Metal Debugger.
capture in xcode
capture in file
Finally,When capturing multiple frames programmatically, the first captured frame contains valid buffer data. However, for subsequent frames (starting from the second frame), the corresponding buffer contents are all zero-filled.
Frame 1: All MTLBuffer data is correctly captured and populated.
Frame 2 and onward: The same MTLBuffer objects are present in the trace, but their contents are entirely 0 (i.e., the data is not captured or is corrupted).
In this case, the on-screen display is normal, but the captured frame is incorrect. The frame captured directly in Xcode is also correct. Only the frame captured to a file is abnormal.
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
Metal
In the CanyonCrosser example project, some RealityKit systems are implemented as classes while others are structs. What’s the reason for using different types?
Dear Apple Developer Support,
I hope this message finds you well. I am a game developer looking to integrate Game Center into our game. Before proceeding, I would like to understand the analytical capabilities available post-integration. Specifically, I am interested in tracking detailed metrics such as:
The number of new player downloads driven by Game Center features (e.g., friend challenges, leaderboards, or achievements).
Data on user engagement and conversions originating from Game Center interactions.
I have explored App Store Connect’s App Analytics but would appreciate clarification on whether Game Center-specific data (e.g., referrals from challenges or social features) is available to measure growth and optimize our strategies.
If such data is accessible, could you guide me on how to view it? If not, are there alternative methods or plans to incorporate this in the future?
Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Bella
This is the first time I have tried adding achievements to my games. The online documentation says:
"Before you can access achievements in your code, you can configure them in Xcode and sync the configuration updates you make with App Store Connect. Begin configuring achievements by creating a GameKit configuration file. In Xcode, choose File > New > File from Template. Select GameKit File, and click Next. In the sheet that appears, enter a name for the configuration and click Create."
Sounds easy - except Xcode 16.2 does not have a GameKit File as one of the Templates. Please advise on how to proceed and it would be nice if the documentation were updated.
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
GameKit
How many 32-bit variables can I use concurrently in a single thread of a Metal compute kernel without worrying about the variables getting spilled into the device memory? Alternatively: how many 32-bit registers does a single thread have available for itself?
Let's say that each thread of my compute kernel needs to store and work with its own array of N float variables, where N can be 128, 256, 512 or more. To achieve maximum possible performance, I do not want to the local thread variables to get spilled into the slow device memory. I want all N variables to be stored "on-chip", in the thread memory space.
To make my question more concrete, let's say there is an array thread float localArray[N]. Assuming an unrealistic hypothetical scenario where localArray is the only variable in the whole kernel, what is the maximum value of N for which no portion of localArray would get spilled into the device memory?
I searched in the Metal feature set tables, but I could not find any details.
Hello, when I'm looking to customize the icons of my phone, the applications that are in the grouping genres without replacing with all-black images, I don't know what happens by changing the color of the applications in group of change no color throws just listen not the black stuff
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
When generating large arrays of random numbers, NaNs show up. They also show up at the same indices when using the same seed, leading me to believe that this is a bug with MPSMatrixRandom's normally distributed Float32 random number distribution.
Happens with both Philox and MTGP32.
Is this intentional and how do I work around this?
See the original post for a MWE in Swift and Julia: https://github.com/JuliaGPU/Metal.jl/issues/474
I am trying to model something similar to an odometer in RealityKit, where 3D numbers scroll up or down, as they increase or decrease, within a container entity. Is there a way for an Entity to clip its children so that anything that extends beyond its dimensions is not rendered?
Hello,
MacOS 26 Betas are limiting games (noticeably, games that use java) to the native display of the MacBook Pro (120hz). Even connecting an external display this is not changing. I have submitted a bug report, but I have not had any responses to it yet. I am looking to see if anyone may have an answer or fix to this issue.
Thanks!
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
I just got the new iOS 26 beta, and I LOVE the games app, but it show all of my games, even from years back. Is there a way to remove games from your library on the app?
HI all,
I'm in the early stages of testing a game that will have real-time device-to-device communication using GameCenter.
I've read something about setting up GameCenter "sandbox" accounts to test prior to the game's release, but I can't find anything reliable about how to do so.
I've found lots of web pages which purport to describe how to do this task, but what they describe seems to be outdated, as the steps don't appear to be available in modern versions of iOS. I'm testing on iOS 18 and 26.
Document search isn't helping--I mostly find information on how to set up StoreKit sandbox accounts, which I assume are different things altogether--so if you could point me towards an article that allows me to test a new, unreleased GameKit app between devices, I'd appreciate it.
People are developing GameCenter apps, so I know it's possible...
advTHANKSance
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General