How to get Mouse Position in 3D and 2D! (Unity Tutorial)

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💬 One of the comments I get a lot is people asking why the code shown in the video isn't working, and usually the reason is because in the video I showcase some system working in 2D and they're trying to get it to work in 3D.
It's pretty simple to get the mouse position in 3D but it is a completely different method compared to 2D.
So here let's see how both methods work and why they need to be different.

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[CodeMonkeyUnity]

💬 One of the common problems people have is using the 2D method in a 3D game, hopefully this video will clear up any confusion!
🌐 Have you found the videos Helpful and Valuable?

[cpu_UP]

"shoot a laser from where the mouse is" excellent metaphor for the Raycast.

[leventebalog]

I really like these short videos because if I don't know something I don't have to watch 20 mins of things i won't even use I get exactly what I need

[rambertoeco]

Brillliant tutorial where everything's explained in a clear and precise way, thank you very much!

[unknownmaterial]

Thanks for the video.Finally you explain actual code with logic rather than show half of code and other parts just "check my utilities" things.This is much better way than that i think.

[stephenperry]

THANK YOU! This helped me wrap my head around 2D > 3D / 3D > 2D conversion so much better. I can't believe I missed this when it dropped. Keep up the incredible work my guy. <3

[shaladddin]

Code Monkey is a good YouTuber, good coder, and pro-unity user, and his ad is all over the internet. he deserves more subscribers

[TwiejkVR]

best video explaining this, finally someone who understands what people go through who dont grasp the logic behind it.

[revengerwizard]

Would be cool a version of this video with the Input System. Nice tutorial as always tho!

[KeinZantezuken]

If you always have the same "level field" then you dont really need collider and raycasting, with axis locking you can do some math to move 3D cursor around with the same result. Things get really wild fast if camera dynamic tho.

[omar-]

Thank you, i can't believe how it is simple ! I took me 5h before to giveup and im glad i did to see this video !

[omarmaaouane]

Thanks. I implemented this method into my unity project and it worked exactly as I needed it to. Very helpful :)

[craftlofer]

thanks, i searched everywhere on the internet and this was the only video of the thing i wanted to do, also if anyone didn't have it work for the 3D you might have forgot to set the camera from the inspector like i did

[nichegames]

This took me so long to figure out like 5 months ago. Glad you made this video.

[ramunator]

Thanks a lot saved me with a problem in grid system with 3D

[dkordy]

hi, this is your first tutorial i figured out, thanks.

[ElSonk]

Just love your videos... if I encounter some problem = you provide the perfect solution, programming technique and explanation. Thank you!!

[julianiano]

I was searching so a long time until I found this. Thank you man!

[arcday]

Useful video ! We are waiting for more courses !

[mch_]

Code Monkey revived me this time or I have been dead to this point!!!
Wonderful video CodeMonkey!!!!
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