Pipeline Switcher

Overview

The Pipeline Switcher is a custom tool that allows you to switch from the Built-in Render Pipeline to the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) with a single click.

To open the tool, select Tools -> October -> Pipeline Switcher.

Before performing the switch, we strongly recommend saving your project progress using a version control system (e.g., Git). This will allow you to easily revert any changes if you decide to return to the Built-in Render Pipeline later.

How does it work

When you press the “Switch to URP” button, the tool performs the following steps in sequence:

1

Installs URP

Downloads and installs the Universal RP package from the Package Manager (if not already installed).

2

Recompiles Scripts

Unity recompiles all scripts to ensure compatibility with the new package.

3

Unpacks URP Assets

The tool automatically unpacks the “The Archer URP Assets.unitypackage”, which contains:

• Custom URP shaders

• A preconfigured URP Asset

• Material converters

• An updated version of the Pipeline Switcher Window

4

Recompiles Scripts Again

Another recompile occurs to register the newly unpacked assets.

5

Assigns URP Asset

The tool assigns the new Universal Render Pipeline Asset in Graphics Settings.

6

Converts Materials

All materials using the October and StandardUnlitScrolling shaders are converted to their URP equivalents.

Do not close the Pipeline Switcher window until the entire process is complete.

If the Universal RP package is already installed, the tool will skip step 1 and begin from step 3.

If you’ve manually unpacked the URP Assets package or created new materials using Built-in October shaders after switching, you can use the “Convert Materials” button in the Pipeline Switcher to process them individually.

The Pipeline Switcher only converts materials that use October and StandardUnlitScrolling shaders. Materials using any other shaders will not be affected.