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Supported Versions

This page documents C4G version compatibility with Unity, .NET, and related dependencies.

Unity Compatibility​

Supported Unity Versions​

C4G officially supports:

Unity VersionSupport StatusNotes
2019.4 LTS✅ Full SupportMinimum required version
2020.3 LTS✅ Full SupportRecommended for stability
2021.3 LTS✅ Full SupportRecommended for new projects
2022.3 LTS✅ Full SupportLatest LTS, fully tested
2023.1+✅ Full SupportLatest versions supported
6000.0+⚠️ ExperimentalUnity 6 - testing in progress

Unity Version Selection​

Recommended:

  • New Projects: Unity 2022.3 LTS or later
  • Existing Projects: Stay on your current LTS
  • Production: Use LTS versions for stability

Not Supported:

  • Unity 2018.x and earlier
  • Unity 2019.3 and earlier (non-LTS)

.NET Compatibility​

Target Frameworks​

C4G is built on .NET Standard 2.0, providing broad compatibility:

FrameworkSupport StatusC4G Package
.NET Standard 2.0✅ Full SupportUnity & Standalone
.NET Standard 2.1✅ Full SupportUnity & Standalone
.NET 4.x✅ Full SupportUnity only
.NET 5+✅ Full SupportStandalone only
.NET Core 3.1✅ Full SupportStandalone only
.NET Framework 4.7+✅ Full SupportStandalone only

Unity Scripting Backend​

BackendSupport StatusNotes
Mono✅ Full SupportDefault for Unity Editor
IL2CPP⚠️ LimitedEditor-only tool

Note: C4G is an Editor-only tool. Generated configs work on all backends.

Platform Compatibility​

Unity Editor Platforms​

C4G runs in the Unity Editor on:

PlatformSupport StatusNotes
Windows✅ Full SupportTested on Windows 10/11
macOS✅ Full SupportTested on macOS 12+
Linux✅ Full SupportTested on Ubuntu 20.04+

Runtime Platforms (Generated Configs)​

Generated configs can be used on all Unity platforms:

  • ✅ Windows (Standalone)
  • ✅ macOS (Standalone)
  • ✅ Linux (Standalone)
  • ✅ iOS
  • ✅ Android
  • ✅ WebGL
  • ✅ Console platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch)

C4G itself doesn't run at runtime - only the generated JSON configs are loaded.

Dependency Versions​

Google Sheets API​

C4G bundles specific versions of Google APIs:

DependencyVersionLocation
Google.Apis.dllLatestAssets/C4G/Plugins/
Google.Apis.Core.dllLatestAssets/C4G/Plugins/
Google.Apis.Auth.dllLatestAssets/C4G/Plugins/
Google.Apis.Sheets.v4.dllv4Assets/C4G/Plugins/

Updating Google APIs:

  • Not recommended unless necessary
  • May cause compatibility issues
  • Test thoroughly if updating

Newtonsoft.Json​

VersionSupport StatusNotes
12.0.3+✅ RecommendedBundled with C4G
11.0.0 - 12.x✅ CompatibleWorks but may have minor issues
13.0.0+✅ CompatibleLatest versions work

Conflicts:

  • If your project uses a different Newtonsoft.Json version, you may see warnings
  • Usually safe to ignore or use the latest version
  • Remove duplicate DLLs if issues occur

C4G Version History​

Current Version: 0.0.4​

Release Date: Check GitHub Releases

Features:

  • Google Sheets integration
  • Code generation for C# DTOs
  • JSON serialization
  • Custom type parsers
  • Enum support
  • List/array support

Previous Versions​

VersionRelease DateStatusNotes
0.0.4Latest✅ CurrentStable release
0.0.3Previous⚠️ LegacyUpgrade recommended
0.0.2Older❌ DeprecatedNot supported
0.0.1Initial❌ DeprecatedNot supported

Upgrade Path:

  1. Backup your current project
  2. Delete Assets/C4G folder
  3. Import latest .unitypackage
  4. Reconfigure settings
  5. Test generation

Breaking Changes​

Version 0.0.4​

No breaking changes from 0.0.3.

Version 0.0.3​

  • Introduced modular architecture
  • May require reconfiguration of custom type parsers

Upgrading from 0.0.2 or earlier​

Breaking changes:

  • Settings structure changed
  • Custom parser registration changed
  • File output structure modified

Migration steps:

  1. Note current settings (spreadsheet ID, folders)
  2. Remove old C4G package
  3. Install new version
  4. Reconfigure settings from scratch
  5. Regenerate all configs

Unity Package Versions​

C4G may interact with these common Unity packages:

PackageCompatibilityNotes
TextMesh Pro✅ CompatibleNo conflicts
Unity UI (uGUI)✅ CompatibleNo conflicts
Addressables✅ CompatibleUse for config loading
JSON .NET for Unity⚠️ ConflictRemove if using C4G's version

Checking Your Version​

In Unity​

  1. Select any C4G file in Project window
  2. Check Inspector for package version
  3. Or check Assets/C4G/package.json:
{
  "version": "0.0.4",
  "displayName": "C4G"
}

Via Package Manager​

  1. Window → Package Manager
  2. Select C4G from list
  3. Version shown in details panel

Via Code​

using C4G.Core;

Debug.Log($"C4G Version: {AssemblyReference.Version}");

Version Support Policy​

Long-Term Support (LTS)​

  • Current version (0.0.4+): Full support, active development
  • Previous minor version: Bug fixes only
  • Older versions: No support, upgrade recommended

Security Updates​

  • Critical security issues: Fixed in all supported versions
  • Non-critical issues: Fixed in current version only

Bug Reports​

When reporting bugs, please include:

  • C4G version
  • Unity version
  • Operating system
  • Google Sheets API version
  • Newtonsoft.Json version

Compatibility Testing​

C4G is tested on:

EnvironmentStatus
Windows 11 + Unity 2022.3 LTS✅ Primary test
macOS 14 + Unity 2022.3 LTS✅ Regular test
Ubuntu 22.04 + Unity 2022.3✅ Regular test
Windows 10 + Unity 2021.3 LTS✅ Regular test
Windows 11 + Unity 2020.3 LTS✅ Regular test
Windows 11 + Unity 2019.4 LTS✅ Minimum test

Not tested:

  • Unity versions below 2019.4
  • Deprecated OS versions
  • Mobile OS for editor (not applicable)

Future Compatibility​

Planned Support​

  • Unity 6 LTS (when released)
  • .NET 8+ for standalone package
  • Google Sheets API v5 (when available)

Deprecation Timeline​

No major features planned for deprecation. Any deprecations will be:

  • Announced in release notes
  • Supported for 2+ major versions
  • Provided with migration guides

Getting Help​

Version-Specific Issues​

  • Check GitHub Issues for known problems
  • Include version numbers in bug reports
  • Search for version-specific workarounds

Upgrade Assistance​

Next Steps​