Scale collider in DOTS Physics

SF Games
April 17, 2023

To scale the collider in Unity's DOTS Physics system, you can use the Transform component of the GameObject that the collider is attached to. The Transform component has three scale properties: x, y, and z, which correspond to the scaling of the object along the respective axes.

Here's an example of how you can scale a collider in DOTS Physics:

  1. Select the GameObject with the collider that you want to scale.
  2. In the Inspector window, find the Transform component and expand it.
  3. Adjust the x, y, and/or z scale values as desired.

Keep in mind that scaling a collider may affect the way that it interacts with other colliders in the scene. It's generally a good idea to test your changes to make sure that they produce the desired results.

Certainly! Here are a few more details about scaling colliders in Unity's DOTS Physics system:

  • Scaling a collider does not change its mass or other physical properties. It only changes the size of the collider, which determines the volume of space that it occupies and the way it interacts with other colliders.

  • When scaling a collider, you can either set the scale values directly in the Inspector window, or you can use a script to modify them at runtime.

  • You can scale colliders uniformly by setting the x, y, and z scale values to the same value, or you can scale them non-uniformly by setting different values for each axis.

  • Some colliders, such as BoxCollider and SphereCollider, have additional properties that you can use to fine-tune their shape and behavior. For example, the BoxCollider has a Size property that allows you to set the dimensions of the box directly, rather than scaling it.

  • It's important to choose the appropriate collider type for your needs. Some colliders, such as BoxCollider and SphereCollider, are simple and efficient, but may not accurately represent the shape of your object. Others, such as MeshCollider, can more accurately match the shape of your object, but may be more expensive to compute.

I hope this additional information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.