Unity - Scripting API: Animator.StringToHash
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Declaration
public static int StringToHash(string name);
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The string to convert to an id. |
Returns
int The hash of the input string.
Description
Generates a parameter id from a string.
This method uses CRC32 to generate an id from a string. Use a generated id to optimize assigning and retrieving parameters. A generated id is valid as long as the input string doesn't change. This means that a generated id persists between sessions and can be used for networking.