VketStringDownloader

Overview

This Prefab is for downloading and displaying text from a URL, using VRChat’s String Loading(vrchat.com) feature. The loaded text will written on the designated TargetText component. Components applicable for “TargetText” are: Text, TextMeshPro, and TextMeshProUGUI.

*If the target URL domain is not whitelisted in VRChat’s Trusted URLs, the text won’t be loaded unless the booth visitor has enabled Allow Untrusted URLs in the VRChat settings.

*This feature is intended for experienced exhibitors. Setup the prefab's settings in the Inspector.

How to Use

Setup the Prefab

Select the Prefab's "Generate and Configure Prefab" button in the VketTools' VketPrefab list. Follow the instructions in VketTools to setup the Prefab.

Configuring VketStringDownloader

To configure the prefab, select the VketStringDownloader in the Hierarchy, and edit the prefab in the Inspector.

1. Designate a URL Select VketStringDownloader in the Hierarchy, and designate the Image's URL in URL.

*If the URL domain is not one of the below, text will not be displayed unless “Allow Untrusted URLs” is enabled on the VRChat settings.

• DisBridge (*.disbridge.com)
• GitHub (*.github.io)
• GitHub Gist (gist.githubusercontent.com)
• Pastebin (pastebin.com)
• VRCDN (*.vrcdn.cloud)

For details, check the VRChat official document: String Loading(vrchat.com)

2. Designate Target Text
   Open Assets > VketAssets > VketPrefabs > UITemplate, and drag & drop the UI_Text.prefab under the Dynamic object. Then, select the VketStringDownloader in the Hierarchy, and designate the Text object in the UI_Text prefab to the Target Text in Inspector.