Integrating Backtrace with Unity: A Comprehensive Guide

As game development becomes increasingly complex, managing and diagnosing errors efficiently is crucial. Backtrace offers robust error tracking and crash reporting solutions, making it an excellent choice for Unity developers. This guide will walk you through the process of integrating Backtrace with Unity, enabling you to identify and resolve issues swiftly.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure you have:

• A Unity project (Unity 2018.4 or newer recommended)
• A Backtrace account

Step 1: Set Up Your Backtrace Account

1. Sign Up/Login: Go to the Backtrace website and sign up for an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Create a New Project: Once logged in, create a new project in Backtrace. This will provide you with a submission URL and a token that you’ll need to configure in Unity.

Step 2: Install the Backtrace Integration Package

1. Open Unity: Launch your Unity project.
2. Package Manager: Go to Window > Package Manager.
3. Add Backtrace Package: Click on the + button and select Add package from git URL.... Enter the following URL: https://github.com/backtrace-labs/backtrace-unity.git and click Add.

Step 3: Configure Backtrace in Unity

1. Open Backtrace Configuration: After the package is installed, go to Backtrace > Configure from the top menu.
2. Enter Credentials: In the configuration window, enter your Backtrace submission URL and token from your Backtrace project settings.

Step 4: Integrate Backtrace into Your Code

Adding the Backtrace Client Component

1. Create a GameObject: In your Unity scene, create an empty GameObject (e.g., named “BacktraceManager”).
2. Attach Backtrace Client Component: Select the created GameObject, then click Add Component and add the BacktraceClient component.

Step 5: Test Your Integration

1. Simulate an Error: The error message from Debug.LogError should be captured by Backtrace. Run your game in the Unity Editor or build and run it to see the error being reported.
2. Check Backtrace Dashboard: Log into your Backtrace account and navigate to your project dashboard to see the captured error.

Conclusion

Integrating Backtrace with Unity enhances your ability to manage and diagnose errors efficiently, leading to a smoother development process and better user experience. With detailed crash reports and custom error tracking, you can swiftly address issues and optimize your game.

Start leveraging the power of Backtrace in your Unity projects today and elevate your game development workflow!