If you’re working with Unity and Visual Studio and you’ve noticed that Visual Studio isn’t showing errors or isn’t working with intellisense, you’re not alone. This is a common issue that many people face when they install Unity or a new version of Unity. Fortunately, it’s an easy fix and in this post, we’ll show you how to do it.
Firstly, if you’re experiencing this issue, you’ll notice that your script looks fine, but it’s not showing errors. It’s also not working with intellisense. In the upper left-hand corner, you’ll see “miscellaneous files” instead of “c-sharp script”. This means that Visual Studio isn’t recognizing the script as a c-sharp script.
To fix this issue, you’ll need to go to Unity and select “edit preferences” and then “external tools”. If it says “open by file extension”, this is likely the cause of the problem. Make sure to select the editor you want to use, such as Visual Studio Community. Once you’ve made the change, go back to Visual Studio and close it. Then reopen your script and it should recognize it as a c-sharp script.
If the problem persists, you can try making some errors in your script. For example, try removing semicolons or capitalizing words that shouldn’t be capitalized. This will help you see if Visual Studio is recognizing the errors.
Once you’ve made the errors, go back to Unity and drag your script to a game object. When you run the game, you’ll see that Unity recognizes the errors, but Visual Studio doesn’t. This is because Visual Studio isn’t recognizing that it’s working with Unity.
To fix this issue, go back to Unity and select “edit preferences” and then “external tools” again. Double-check that you’ve selected the correct editor and then save the changes. When you reopen your script in Visual Studio, you’ll notice that it recognizes errors and works with intellisense properly.
In conclusion, if you’re experiencing issues with Visual Studio not showing errors or working with intellisense when working with Unity, it’s likely a simple fix. By following the steps outlined in this post, you can easily resolve this issue and make your life a lot easier.