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API ReferenceGE ExtensionseditordynamicDecals

Dynamic Decals Selection

Editor module managing layer selection and gizmo integration for the Dynamic Decals tool. Handles selecting/deselecting layers, configuring the axis gizmo for translate/rotate/scale operations based o

Editor module managing layer selection and gizmo integration for the Dynamic Decals tool. Handles selecting/deselecting layers, configuring the axis gizmo for translate/rotate/scale operations based on layer type.


Module Info

KeyValue
Fileextensions/editor/dynamicDecals/selection.lua
logTageditor_dynamicDecals_selection
Dependencieseditor_api_dynamicDecals, editor_dynamicDecals_gizmo

Public API

FunctionSignatureDescription
M.selectLayer(uid, addToSelection?)Selects a layer by UID. Configures gizmo transform functions based on layer type. Multi-select when addToSelection is true
M.deselectLayer(uid?)Deselects a specific layer by UID, or all layers if uid is nil. Resets gizmo state
M.registerEditorPreferences(prefsRegistry)Stub
M.editorPreferenceValueChanged(path, value)Stub
M.setup(tool_in)Stores references to tool, API, and gizmo

Gizmo Configuration by Layer Type

Layer TypeGizmo SupportOperations
DecalFullTranslate (move local pos), Rotate (delta rotation), Scale (delta scale)
Brush StrokeTranslate onlyMoves first data point position
PathTranslate onlyMoves first data point position
GroupTranslate onlyFinds first draggable child (decal/path/brushStroke) and moves all children
OtherTranslate stubLogs "not yet implemented"

Selection Storage

Selections are stored in editor.selection["dynamicDecalLayer"] as a table keyed by layer UID → deepcopy of layer data. Clearing selection also resets the tool mode to decal.


Usage Example

local selection = extensions.editor_dynamicDecals_selection

-- Select a layer (replaces current selection)
selection.selectLayer("abc-123")

-- Add to selection (Ctrl+click style)
selection.selectLayer("def-456", true)

-- Deselect specific layer
selection.deselectLayer("abc-123")

-- Deselect all
selection.deselectLayer()

See Also

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

Dynamic Decals Notification

Editor module providing an in-tool notification system for the Dynamic Decals tool. Displays categorized notifications with severity levels (log, warning, error) in a dedicated window.

Dynamic Decals Settings

Editor module providing the Settings panel for the Dynamic Decals tool. Manages tool enable state, cursor mode, UV layer, material/mesh selection, texture resolution, and preferences access.

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Module InfoPublic APIGizmo Configuration by Layer TypeSelection StorageUsage ExampleSee Also