Resource Description

A Resource Description is a multi-purpose file that can be used to overwrite the display names and icons of other types of scriptable objects. It can also be used to support different languages.

Creation

To create a resource description, find (or create) the GameName/Resources/GameName/ResourceDescription folder in the project tab and right click. Choose Create > AnyRPG > ResourceDescription.

Properties

Name	Description
Resource Name	This field is generally used as the lookup name (database key) when looking up a resource description.
Display Name	The text in this field will override the Display Name field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.
Icon	The image linked in this field will override the Icon field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.
Icon Background Image	The image linked in this field will override the Icon Background Image field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.
Description	The text in this field will override the Description field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.

Next Steps

• Use a resource description to override settings in Items.

• Use a resource description to override settings in Abilities.

• Use a resource description to override the display name of a scene file.