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API ReferenceGE ExtensionseditordynamicDecalslayerTypes

Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Group

Editor module for the Group layer type. Groups act as folders in the layer stack, allowing layers to be organized hierarchically. Disabling a group hides all its children.

Editor module for the Group layer type. Groups act as folders in the layer stack, allowing layers to be organized hierarchically. Disabling a group hides all its children.


Module Info

KeyValue
Fileextensions/editor/dynamicDecals/layerTypes/group.lua
logTageditor_dynamicDecals_layerTypes_group
Dependencieseditor_api_dynamicDecals, editor_dynamicDecals_inspector, editor_dynamicDecals_docs

Public API

FunctionSignatureDescription
M.onGui(guiId)Empty section GUI stub
M.registerEditorPreferences(prefsRegistry)Stub
M.editorPreferenceValueChanged(path, value)Stub
M.setup(tool_in)Registers inspector GUI (empty), toolbar item (priority 30), and documentation

Features

  • Empty inspector - group layers have no editable properties beyond name/enabled (handled by the generic inspector)
  • Toolbar button - group_work icon that calls api.addGroup()
  • Groups can contain any other layer type as children
  • Disabling a group effectively hides all nested layers

Usage Example

local api = extensions.editor_api_dynamicDecals

-- Add an empty group to the layer stack
api.addGroup()

See Also

  • Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Brush Stroke - Related reference
  • Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Decal - Related reference
  • Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Fill - Related reference
  • World Editor Guide - Guide

Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Fill

Editor module for the Fill layer type. Fill layers apply a single solid color across the entire vehicle surface. Provides a modal "Add Fill Layer" window, color palette mapping, inspector GUI, and a t

Dynamic Decals Layer Type: Linked Set

Editor module for the Linked Set layer type. Linked Sets function like groups but allow adding arbitrary properties that can be bulk-applied to all child layers recursively via an "Apply" button.

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