Math types — Vector3, Rotation, Angles, Transform, TimeSince, and BBox
Math Types — Vector3, Rotation, Angles, and Transform s&box uses its own math types. Here's a practical reference for the ones you'll use constantly. Vector3 Ro…
Sandbox: BaseConstraintToolMode — two-stage constraint creation with IToolActionEvents
BaseConstraintToolMode — Two-Stage Constraint Creation Pattern is the base for all two-point constraint tools (Weld, Rope, BallSocket, Elastic, Hydraulic, NoCol…
Sandbox: ThrusterEntity and WheelEntity — contraption propulsion with ClientInput bindings
ThrusterEntity and WheelEntity — Contraption Propulsion Components Both and implement and use properties so players can bind them to keys from a vehicle seat. T…
Input Handling Code Examples
Input Handling Code Examples Comprehensive input examples covering buttons, analog sticks, mouse, controller, and VR input. Default Input Actions
Sandbox: LimitsSystem — server-side per-player spawn and tool limits via ConVars
LimitsSystem — Server-Side Spawn and Tool Limits is a that enforces configurable per-player limits on props, constraints, and tool entities. It listens to and .…
Collider types — Box, Sphere, Capsule, Model, Hull, Plane, and Trigger volumes
Collider Types s&box provides several collider components for physics shapes. All colliders can be set as triggers (no physical response, just overlap detection…
Sandbox: CameraNoiseSystem — screen shake, punch, and recoil with ICameraSetup
CameraNoiseSystem — Screen Shake, Punch, and Recoil Effects is a that implements to apply camera noise effects (shake, punch, recoil) each frame. Effects are in…
Rendering entities — TextRenderer, LineRenderer, SpriteRenderer, TrailRenderer, and ModelRenderer
Rendering Entities — Text, Line, Sprite, and Trail Renderers s&box provides several lightweight renderer components for common visual needs that don't require a…
Post-processing and camera setup — CameraComponent, PostProcessVolume, Bloom, DoF, and Film Grain
Post-Processing and Camera Setup CameraComponent Orthographic Camera Multiple Cameras (Priority) Higher priority renders on top. Use for split-screen, minimaps,…
NavMeshLink custom traversal — parabolic jump, ladder climb, and physics jump
NavMeshLink Custom Traversal connects two NavMesh points for agents to traverse (jumps, ladders, teleports). Default traversal linearly interpolates between sta…
Sandbox: BaseWeapon — ammo system, reload, shoot delay, and IPlayerControllable
BaseWeapon — Ammo, Reloading, and Firing Pattern extends and adds ammo management, reloading, and a shoot delay system. It implements so it can also be used fro…
Slot-based inventory UI with BuildHash optimization
Slot-Based Inventory UI with BuildHash Optimization This example shows a slot-based inventory UI with BuildHash() optimization to prevent unnecessary rebuilds a…
Inventory Hotbar UI Component
Inventory HUD with Hotbar A Razor PanelComponent that displays player inventory slots as a hotbar with mouse wheel and number key support. Implementation Key Fe…
Nameplate Component with Voice Activity
Nameplate with Voice Activity A Razor component that displays player nameplates above characters with voice chat visualization. Implementation SCSS Example Key …
BaseWeapon and BaseCarryable Weapon Framework
BaseWeapon and BaseCarryable - Weapon Framework Base classes for creating weapons in s&box. Provides ammo management, view/world models, and input handling. Bas…
Trigger-Based Background Music Crossfade Framework
This pattern replaces area music with a small local-client music framework. Each zone requests a target , while one controller crossfades the currently playing …
Particle Effect system — emitters, manual emission, and custom controllers
Particle Effect System s&box particles are CPU-simulated and fully programmable. A particle system is built from three component types on the same GameObject: (…
Rigidbody Physics
The component enables physics simulation on GameObjects. Basic Usage Rigidbody Properties Forces Collision Detection Wake/Sleep Spawn with Velocity
CleanupSystem Pattern for Map Reset and Scene Management
CleanupSystem - Scene State Management and Map Cleanup A that captures the baseline scene state and allows resetting the map to its original state. Removes spaw…
Sandbox: BaseBulletWeapon — hitscan shooting with BulletConfiguration, recoil, and IronSightsWeapon
BaseBulletWeapon — Hitscan Shooting with Recoil and Camera Noise extends and implements hitscan bullet firing with configurable aim cone, recoil, and camera noi…