Metal shader error when using a StructuredBuffer

Unity: Metal

As Designed

2020.3.X

The error message is correct. The shader in the project declares a StructuredBuffer, but the project does not set a buffer. Use Material.SetBuffer to assign a buffer and the error message will go away.

How to reproduce:
1. Download and open the attached project
2. Open "test scene" scene
3. Observe the console window

Expected outcome: No errors appear in the console window
Actual outcome "Metal: Vertex or Fragment Shader "Unlit/ShaderBug" requires a ComputeBuffer at index 0 to be bound, but none provided. Skipping draw calls to avoid crashing." error appears in the console window

Reproduced with: 2020.3.46f1, 2021.3.21f1, 2022.2.11f1, 2023.1.0b8, 2023.2.0a6

Metal shader error when using a StructuredBuffer

Unity: Metal

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Metal shader error when using a StructuredBuffer

Unity: Metal

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2020.3.XAs DesignedThe error message is correct. The shader in the project declares a StructuredBuffer, but the project does not set a buffer. Use Material.SetBuffer to assign a buffer and the error message will go away.

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