Attach a graph file to a Script Machine or State Machine#

To use a Script Graph or State Graph file in your project, you must attach it to a Script Machine or State Machine.

A Script Machine or State Machine is a component. Components attach to GameObjects, and help define their behavior. For more information on components and GameObjects, see Using components or GameObjects in the Unity User Manual.

Add a Script Machine or State Machine component to a GameObject#

1. [!includeopen-hierarchy]

2. In the Hierarchy window, select a GameObject where you'd like to add a Script Machine or State Machine.

3. [!includeopen-inspector-window]

4. In the GameObject's Inspector window, select Add Component.

   The Components menu opens.

5. Do one of the following:

   • To add a Script Machine or State Machine, in the Components menu, go to Visual Scripting and select Script Machine or State Machine.
   • Use the search bar to find the Script Machine or State Machine component.

The new Script Machine or State Machine component appears in the Inspector window for the GameObject:

Attach a graph file to the Script Machine or State Machine#

1. In the Inspector window, locate your Script Machine or State Machine component.

2. Set the Source to Graph.

3. Do one of the following:

   • In the Graph field, select the object picker (circle icon) and choose a compatible graph file from your project.
   • Click and drag a file from your Project window and drop it into the Graph field.

For more information on how to create Script or State Graphs, see Create a new graph file.

Next steps#

After you attach a graph to a Script Machine or State Machine, you can open the graph and edit. For more information, see Open a graph file.