koobas.hobune.stream
C# Error when trying to load Texture at runtime
I am trying to load a random texture when an event is triggered in my game. In the Resources folder I have a sub folder with three textures: Card1.png Card2.png Card3.png
I have the following script:
int cardId = Random.Range(1, 3);
string assetPath = string.Format("Card{0}.png", cardId);
textureHolder.renderer.material.mainTexture = Resources.Load(assetPath, typeof(Texture));
But this throws the following error:
Cannot implicitly convert type `UnityEngine.Object' to `UnityEngine.Texture'. An explicit conversion exists (are you missing a cast?)
I have looked at the documentation for Resources.Load (http://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Resources.Load.html) but cannot figure out what I am doing wrong??
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! TIA!
Best Answer
Resources.Load returns type of object, you need to type cast what that object is if you are going to use it in such a way that the type matters.
int cardId = Random.Range(1, 3);
string assetPath = string.Format("Card{0}.png", cardId);
textureHolder.renderer.material.mainTexture = (Texture)Resources.Load(assetPath, typeof(Texture));
