The Asset Database search provider finds items in the Asset Database, which stores converted files and their data. It’s equivalent to using the AssetDatabase.FindAsset API.
Note: By default, the Asset Database provider is inactive. To enable it, refer to Activate and deactivate search providers.
Tip: You can use the Asset Database provider in the general Search window, or in a specialised window. To open a specialized search window for the Asset Database provider, from the main menu, select Window > Search > Asset Database.
Provider token: adb
Query example: Find all light assets with low in their name.
adb: t:light low
You can include results from the built-in Unity Editor resources.
For more information, refer to Show more results section of the Search for files page.
The Asset Database provider has additional filters in the visual query builder. This table lists the filters and their textual query equivalents.
| Filter | Search token | Query example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | t:<type> |
t:script |
Find all script files. |
| Component | t:<component> |
t:TerrainGroup |
Find all assets that have a component with a TerrainGroup script. |
| Label | l:<label> |
adb: l:monster |
Find all assets with the label monster. |
| Area (All, Assets, Packages) | a:<assets/packages/all> |
adb: a:assets t:Material |
Find all materials in the Assets folder; this excludes assets from packages. Options: All, Assets (exclude packages), Packages (exclude the Assets folder). |
| Glob | glob:<pattern> |
adb: glob:"Assets/**/*.png" |
Runs a glob query, which pattern-matches against file names. In this example, find all png files in the Assets subfolders. For more information, refer to Search files. |
| Referencing Asset (ID, path, or name) | adb:ref:Assets/Trees/Prefab/Pine.prefab |
Find GameObjectsThe fundamental object in Unity scenes, which can represent characters, props, scenery, cameras, waypoints, and more. A GameObject’s functionality is defined by the Components attached to it. More info See in Glossary referencing an asset by its name, exact path, or GlobalObjectId. |
|
| Asset bundle name | b:<assetBundleName> |
adb: b:materialAssetBundle |
Find all assets within the asset bundle materialAssetBundle. |
If you don’t know the asset’s ID, use this filter as part of a visual query, where you’re able to choose the referenced asset from a list. If you need a textual query, you can convert the visual query to a textual one. For more information, refer to Launch and use the search window.
To get an asset’s exact path, right-click the asset in the Project window and select Copy Path.
Another way to find references is with the context (right-click) menu:
Search window tab: Resources.
The context menu for the Asset Database search provider includes the following actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Select | Open the asset in the Inspector and Project windows. This is the default double-click action. To change the default action, refer to Preferences. |
| Open | Open the asset in the Unity Editor or an external editor. |
| Reimport | For imported assets, reimports the asset from the source file. |
| Reveal | Opens the asset in your operating system’s file browser. |
| Delete | Deletes the asset. The Unity Editor requests confirmation before deleting. |
| Copy Path | Copies the asset’s path relative to your project’s root folder to the clipboard. |
| Copy GUID | Copies the asset’s GUID to the clipboard. |
| Properties | Opens a Focused inspector window for the asset. |