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API ReferenceGE ExtensionseditordynamicDecals

Dynamic Decals - Export

Export system for the dynamic decals tool. Two export modes: **Export Skin** (generates skin files ready for in-game use) and **Export Textures** (exports raw color, metallic, roughness, and color pal

Export system for the dynamic decals tool. Two export modes: Export Skin (generates skin files ready for in-game use) and Export Textures (exports raw color, metallic, roughness, and color palette maps as PNG/DDS for external editing).


Public API

FunctionSignatureDescription
M.registerEditorPreferences(prefsRegistry)Registers preferences (stub)
M.editorPreferenceValueChanged(path, value)Preference change callback (stub)
M.setup(tool_in)Registers "Export" section (order 25) and docs entry

Export Skin

FieldSourceDescription
Vehicle NamegetPlayerVehicle(0).jbeamAuto-detected, read-only
Skin NameUser inputUsed as export identifier (spaces → underscores)

Calls api.exportSkin(vehicleName, skinName) which generates all needed files (textures, material, JBeam).


Export Textures

FieldDefaultDescription
Export Name"skin"Base filename (spaces → underscores)
Export Directory/art/dynamicDecals/export/texturesOutput path, file dialog available
FormatPNG (hardcoded)DDS support defined but currently disabled

Exported Files

FileContent
<name>_color.pngBase color texture
<name>_metallic.pngMetallic map
<name>_roughness.pngRoughness map
<name>_colorPalette.pngColor palette map

Overwrite warnings shown for existing files.


Usage Example

-- Export skin for current vehicle:
api.exportSkin("vivace", "my_racing_livery")

-- Export raw textures:
api.exportTextures("/art/dynamicDecals/export/textures/", "my_livery", "png")

Dependencies

ModulePurpose
editor_api_dynamicDecalsexportSkin(), exportTextures()
editor_dynamicDecals_docsDocumentation registration
editor_fileDialogDirectory selection dialog

See Also

  • Dynamic Decals - Browser - Related reference
  • Dynamic Decals - Brushes - Related reference
  • Dynamic Decals - Camera - Related reference
  • World Editor Guide - Guide

Dynamic Decals - Documentation System

In-tool documentation system for the dynamic decals tool. Provides a two-column window with a filterable table of contents (left) and content panel (right). Other modules register documentation sectio

Dynamic Decals - Fonts

Font atlas generation and management for the dynamic decals tool. Rasterizes TTF fonts into atlas textures (with optional SDF), provides glyph browser, preview window, and integrates with the decal sy

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