ActionGraph: Visual Scripting with Nodes, Links, and Control Flow
ActionGraph is s&box's visual scripting language. Each node describes an action or expression, and links between nodes carry values or signals. No C# coding req…
Tracing: Scene Traces with Ray, Sphere, and Box Shapes
Scenes can be traced against using with a builder pattern. At minimum, traces need a shape, start, and end position. You can filter by tags or use your project'…
Testing Multiplayer: Local Multi-Instance Development Workflow
The best way to test multiplayer is having someone join your game, but s&box provides tools for solo testing. Spawning a New Instance Click the network status i…
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, …
Prefab Templates: Adding Custom Prefabs to the s&box Create Menu
s&box Prefab Templates let you add custom prefabs to the GameObject Create menu in the scene editor. Setup Enable "Show In Menu" on a Prefab File in the inspect…
ComponentFlags: Hidden, NotSaved, NotNetworked, NotCloned — Controlling Component Behavior
ComponentFlags: Controlling Component Serialization, Networking, and Visibility is a flags enum on that controls how a component behaves in the editor, serializ…
Component Lifecycle Methods Reference
Component Lifecycle Methods s&box Components have a well-defined lifecycle with specific methods you can override for different phases of initialization and upd…
Prefabs - s&box Documentation
Prefabs Prefabs are reusable GameObject templates that allow you to create consistent, repeatable objects across your game. You create a prefab asset from a Gam…
Playing Sounds
Playing Sounds in s&box s&box provides both 2D and 3D sound playback through code and components. Quick Sound Playback Sound Handle Store the handle to control …
GameObjectSystem - s&box Scene Documentation
GameObjectSystem GameObjectSystems are global systems that operate on groups of GameObjects. Unlike Components which are attached to single GameObjects, systems…
s&box ThrusterDefinition: Thruster type GameResource
ThrusterDefinition GameResource API Reference ThrusterDefinition is a GameResource that defines a thruster type with a prefab, used by the Thruster tool to spaw…
Particle Effect - s&box Documentation
Official s&box documentation for Particle Effects - visual effects system. Particle Effect creates visual effects using GPU-accelerated particles. The system su…
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…
s&box HoverballDefinition: Hoverball type GameResource
HoverballDefinition GameResource API Reference HoverballDefinition is a GameResource that defines a hoverball type with a prefab, used by the Hoverball tool to …
s&box WheelDefinition: Wheel type GameResource
WheelDefinition GameResource API Reference WheelDefinition is a GameResource that defines a wheel type with a prefab, used by the Wheel tool to spawn wheels. Ty…
s&box ScriptedEmitter: Particle emitter GameResource
ScriptedEmitter GameResource API Reference ScriptedEmitter is a GameResource that defines a particle/VFX emitter with a prefab, used for spawning visual effects…
Movie Maker - s&box Documentation
Official s&box documentation for the Movie Maker - cinematic recording and editing. Movie Maker provides tools for creating cinematic sequences and gameplay rec…
s&box IDefinitionResource: Resource metadata interface
IDefinitionResource API Reference IDefinitionResource is an interface for game resources that have display metadata (title and description). Type Signature Prop…
ActionGraph - Visual Scripting System
ActionGraph - Visual Scripting System Create game logic using node-based visual scripting without writing code. Overview ActionGraph lets you: Build gameplay lo…
Playing Sounds - s&box Sound Documentation
Playing Sounds s&box provides multiple ways to play audio. From simple one-shots to complex 3D spatial audio with full control. SoundEvent Create reusable sound…