BoxUtil
Made by Shiozakana0.98 Ver Download Linkhttps://github.com/MycophobiaSC/BoxUtill_Temp/releases/tag/0.980.97 Version Download Linkhttps://github.com/MycophobiaSC/BoxUtill_Temp/releases/tag/0.97BoxUtil is developed based on OpenGL 4.2 and uses various core functions of OpenGL 4.2-4.3
Based around Instantiated rendering and GPU calculation, it allows for more efficient rendering option of higher quality, while still being usable on most player's setups.
For Modders - This mod provide various method for static and instance class, and provides parent API class where possible. It provides various simple to use rendering setting and further customization or rewrite methods. Together with several management class to allow for centralized data processing and rendering.
For players- Currently BoxUtil provide two types FXAA anti-aliasing option with different quality and spec requirement, this allows fairly good graphic experience when the base game anti-alising is turned off after using GraphicsLib.
Main Functions
Primary Rendering org.boxutil.units.standard.entityMain function of box util, main rendering methods of the mods. See org.boxutil.base.api.RenderDataAPI
CommomEntity Mostly allow rendering of 3D Object in the WaveFrontOBJ format; have a built in light source but does not include shadow. support texture setting.
SpriteEntity Mostly allow flat texture rendering; similar to Sprite API, support Tiles and Texture settings.
CurveEntity Mostly allows for rendering of curved beam effects; support texture setting.
SegmentEntity Branched version of CurveEntity, with ddifferent render and setting method.
FlareEntity Renders flash effect; similar to MagicLib's MagicLensFlare
TextFieldEntity Rendering textfield, similar to LazyLib's LazyFont, support italic, underline, crossout, inverted setings, and support up two four textfield being rendered together.
DistortionEntity Rendering distorations; similar to GraphicsLib's DistortionAPI
Simple Rendering org.boxutil.units.standard.misc Function similar to base game, the VAO function require OpenGL 3.1, rest require OpenGL 2.0 support; VAO functions under org.boxutil.base.api.SimpleVAOAPI
ArcObject Render curve/fan/elipses shape at any location.
AtlasSprite Sprite that saves on Vram, reproduce vanilla SpriteAPI method. Usually used to replaced default ship sprite.
TexArcObject Render textured curve/fan/elipses shape at any location.
NumberObject Render integer/float number at any location.
UIBorderObject Render vanilla style UI at any location.
PointObject Render a VAO point object
LineObject Render a VAO line object
QuadObject Render a VAO quad object
Resource Manager org.boxutil.managerManage various resource for centralized rendering
CampaignRenderingManager: Manage campaign map rendering
CombatRenderingManager: Manage combat rendering
ModelManager: Load WaveFrontOBJ 3D model and save them
ShaderCore: Save Boxutil shader program and other similar OpenGL objects
Utility Tools org.boxutil.utilProvide easy way to realize select functions
CalculateUtil: easy way to calculate data like vectors
CommonUtil: Commonrendering method and other ungrouped methods
CurveUtil: Method for curve related math, and simple curved beam generation
RenderingUtil: Ways to package main rendering method
ShaderUtil: Ways to create shader program and other OpenGL related operations.
TransformUtil: Matrix creation and clauation, mostly used for position/facing/resizing of main rendering options
TrigUtil: Some trig calculation method.
NotesFor most function of BoxUtil, you must have a graphic card that support OpenGL 4.2 calculating data of Instantiated rendering on GPU will require at least OpenGL 4.3 support.
You can check your graphic cards using softwares like GPU-Z. For MacOS, most likely they would not be able to use OpenGL function of higher version.
If you would need to change game UI zoom, please try to change them in increments of 50%.
SettingsThe mod comes its own config panel on the bottom left, which include two icons, the left one governs basic functions and the right one governs OpenGL4.3 functions.
Normally, if the icon is green, it is usable, if it is red, it is not operational. Clicking them opens a setting panel.
Global setting option requires a full restart of the game to function, rest should work after saving the changes. If a setting is red, it is not functional given your current spec.
TL NoteUnfortunately for a dedicated lib like this, most of the more complex function are too complicated for me to understand, let alone translate, so most detailed function explanation may have some mistakes. I have tried my best to outline the main points of the original post, and an english Java doc is enclosed that could help. However, if anyone can provide a better overview, I'd greatly appreciate it.
