How to add a custom component

shadoh

Hi, I'm just getting started in NeoAxis for the first time tonight.

I have experience with OpenTK and Unity.

So far I've been having fun with the engine, it's quite easy to pick up! I'm just stuck on one thing, as far as I can see there's 3 ways to code.
With the visual studio project, c# script and using the Flow Graph.

I wanted to implement something a bit more complicated so opted to go straight for the Visual Studio file way.

I can see my file there, it shows up a cs file, I inherited the Component class, but it doesn't seem to recognize it.

Is there a resource or something that I've missed where it'll make the editor recognize it as a component?

I've search the docs and examples and they only talk about c# scripts and flowgraphs.

betauser

Welcome!

The most easy way is to make Component based classes in NeoAxis.CoreExtension assembly.
Open NeoAxis.Managed.sln.
Add your component class.
Compile.
Run the editor.
Use context menu to create component in the scene or New Resource button in the ribbon to create as separated file.
Your class in the All types folder, in your namespace.

shadoh

Ohhh, I was putting it in the 'Project' project haha, I'm at my day job at the moment. I'll give it a try in a few hours when I get home 👍

shadoh

Ok, I've got it.

The 'Project' solution did seem to be the correct place after all, I guess I was just tired last night when I couldn't find it.
Best to put it in a namespace that's easy to find, one thing I've noticed is the scene will refuse to load if you've renamed or moved a class, so be careful with that.

Also you can add an attribute to make it easier when you go to add it in as a component.

[AddToResourcesWindow(@"Base\PAE\InClientServer", -9997)]

betauser

Yeah, the Project assembly is also good place for your components. You can edit the code from the editor for Project' files.