Guides_Firestore
Before being able to use the Firebase Firestore extension we need to configure a new database to work with in the Firebase Console. Follow the steps below to get your first database set up.
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On your Firebase project's dashboard, click on Firestore Database and then Create Database:
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Select Start in test mode (otherwise you will need add your own rules for production mode) and click on Next .
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Select your database server location and click on Enable .
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You are now ready to start using Firebase Firestore extension.
Firebase Firestore implementation uses both SDK (working on Android, iOS and Web ) and also REST API that allows it to work on any other platform. In this section we will cover the steps necessary to start using the Firebase Firestore extension in your game. Select your target platform below and follow the simple steps to get your project up and running:
- Android Setup (once per project)
- iOS Setup (once per project)
- Web Setup (once per project)
- REST API Setup
Firebase Firestore by default uses SDKs on Android, iOS and Web targets and uses REST API on all other exports, but you can change this behavior (i.e.: forcing REST API to be used even on SDK enabled platforms) by changing the extension options value inside extension window (2).
This setup is necessary for syncing the Firebase console with the REST API implementation of the extension.
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On your Firebase console, click on the Settings icon (next to Project Overview ) and then on Project settings .
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Copy the Project ID .
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In your GameMaker project, open the YYFirebaseFirestore extension window using the asset browser. And fill in the Project ID information (1) also make sure you select the REST API mode (2) to make sure it works on all the available platforms.
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The extension should now work on all your REST API exports!