GameObject: Transform, Tags, Children, and Components
A represents an object in the scene world. It contains a Transform, Tags, Children, and Components. Transform Represents where the GameObject is in the scene — …
NetworkHelper: Simplified Multiplayer Setup with Player Spawning
The NetworkHelper component simplifies multiplayer setup. It handles server creation, player spawning, and object ownership. Creating a Server Set to true and a…
VR Development: Tracked Objects, Controllers, and Hand Input
s&box supports VR development with built-in components for headset tracking, controller input, and hand animation. Enabling VR Editor: Launch with headset conne…
Component Editor Tools: Selection-Based Scene View UI and Gizmos
Component Editor Tools in s&box are always active when a specific Component is selected. They create UI in the scene view and can override input. An example is …
ToolMode Base Class for Toolgun Modes
ToolMode Base Class Abstract base class for creating toolgun modes in s&box. Handles input registration, action dispatch, and HUD rendering. Class Overview Acti…
Creating Post-Process Effects: BasePostProcess with Volume Blending and Shaders
Create custom post-processing effects in s&box by deriving from . This enables volume-based blending and custom shader rendering. The Component Key Methods GetW…
s&box LineDefinition: Trail line resource
LineDefinition GameResource API Reference LineDefinition is a GameResource for trail line definitions used by the Trail tool. It implements IDefinitionResource …
Sandbox: Weld tool — FixedJoint constraint with EasyMode rotation
Sandbox Weld Tool — Constraint Creation with EasyMode Rotation The Weld tool creates constraints between two GameObjects. It has an EasyMode that lets the playe…
Playing Sounds: SoundEvent, SoundHandle, and GameObject Audio in s&box
s&box provides several ways to play sounds in code: fire-and-forget at a world position, control via SoundHandle, attach to a GameObject, or use scene component…
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…
Sandbox: PlayerInventory — weapon slots, pickup, drop, and loadout persistence
Sandbox PlayerInventory — Weapon Slots, Pickup, Drop, and Loadout Persistence manages up to 6 weapon slots, handles pickup/drop logic, and delegates loadout sav…
Sandbox.Ray
Sandbox.Ray Infinite ray for intersection tests. Overview Ray represents an infinite line starting from a point and extending in a direction. Used for raycastin…
Sandbox: ToolMode system — creating custom Tool Gun modes
ToolMode System — Creating Custom Tool Gun Modes is the base class for all Tool Gun tools in Sandbox. Tools are components on the Toolgun and are enabled/disabl…
WorldPanel and ScreenPanel — HUD overlays and 3D world-space UI with Razor PanelComponent
WorldPanel and ScreenPanel — UI in the World s&box UI uses (Razor) attached to either a (HUD overlay) or (3D world-space UI). The same component works with both…
s&box built-in component quick reference — rendering, physics, navigation, UI, and audio
s&box Component Quick Reference A cheat sheet of the most commonly used built-in components and what they do. Rendering Lighting Physics Navigation UI Audio Gam…
ISceneStartup: Scene Initialization Events for Host and Client Setup
The event interface in s&box allows Components and GameObjectSystems to listen to scene startup events. These run when pressing play in editor, loading a game, …
Input Handling Code Examples
Input Handling Code Examples Comprehensive input examples covering buttons, analog sticks, mouse, controller, and VR input. Default Input Actions
RealTime vs Time: Wall-Clock vs Scene Time — RealTimeSince, RealTimeUntil, GlobalNow, and SmoothDelta
RealTime vs Time: Wall-Clock vs Scene Time — When to Use Each s&box has two time systems. Choosing the wrong one is a common source of bugs. Time (Scene Time) ,…
Connection Class: Local, Host, All, Find, Permissions, Kicking, and Visibility Origins
Connection Class: Local, Host, All, Find, and Permissions represents a network connection to a player. It's the primary way to identify and interact with player…
s&box SpriteRenderer: Billboard Modes, Animation Control, Broadcast Events, and Rendering Options
s&box SpriteRenderer: Animated Sprites, Billboard Modes, and Broadcast Events renders a asset in the s&box world with support for animation, billboarding, and f…