s&box Rigidbody Component: Physics Body Reference
s&box Rigidbody Component: Physics Body Reference adds physics simulation to a . It requires at least one component on the same object. Key Properties Force and…
IsValid: Safe Null and Destroyed Object Checking in s&box
In s&box, destroying a or doesn't erase the C# reference — the variable still holds a non-null but dead object. Use instead of null checks. Common Patterns Guar…
Component Interfaces: ExecuteInEditor, ICollisionListener, IDamageable in s&box
s&box provides several Component interfaces for specific purposes: editor execution, collision handling, triggers, damage, and networking. ExecuteInEditor Compo…
LocalData persistence for server-side data
LocalData Persistence in s&box LocalData provides server-side data persistence that survives server restarts. It's useful for storing configuration, ban lists, …
Component Interfaces: IDamageable, ICollisionListener, ExecuteInEditor
s&box provides several built-in component interfaces for physics, damage, networking, and editor execution. ExecuteInEditor Runs component methods (OnAwake, OnE…
Input System Overview: Button Queries, Analog Input, and Escape Override
The s&box Input class provides button queries, analog input, and escape key handling for gameplay. Button Queries Analog Input Custom Keys Configure input actio…
IsValid Pattern: Safe Null and Destroyed Object Checks
Destroying a or doesn't erase the C# reference — the variable still holds a non-null but dead object. A plain check will pass on destroyed objects, leading to e…
NavMesh Agent: AI Pathfinding with Crowd Avoidance
The component moves a GameObject along the NavMesh automatically with built-in crowd avoidance. Agents try to avoid bumping into each other when multiple agents…
Auth Tokens: Steam Identity Validation for External Services
Auth Tokens validate that HTTP or WebSocket requests originate from a legitimate Steam user in an active s&box game session. Use them to tie data to Steam accou…
Rigidbody Physics
The component enables physics simulation on GameObjects. Basic Usage Rigidbody Properties Forces Collision Detection Wake/Sleep Spawn with Velocity
VirtualGrid: Virtualized Grid Panel for Large Item Collections
is a s&box UI Panel that virtualizes large item collections — only rendering visible cells. If you have thousands of items, it creates only the few on screen an…
s&box ISceneEvent: Scene-Wide and Per-Object Event Broadcasting
s&box ISceneEvent<T>: Scene-Wide and Per-Object Event Broadcasting is the base interface for all scene event systems. It provides static methods for broadcastin…
Input System: Button Queries, AnalogMove, AnalogLook, and Escape Override
Input is accessed using the class in s&box. It provides button state queries, analog stick/mouse values, and escape key handling for game components. Button Que…
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…
VirtualGrid
VirtualGrid Efficient virtualized grid component for large lists in UI. When to Use Use when displaying: Large item lists (100s-1000s) Inventories with many slo…
Sandbox: Hydraulic tool — motorized SliderJoint with LineRenderer shaft
Sandbox Hydraulic Tool — Motorized SliderJoint Constraints The Hydraulic tool creates a between two objects with a component that can extend and retract the joi…
s&box DamageInfo: Extensible Damage Data Class and IDamageable Interface
s&box DamageInfo: Extensible Damage Data Class is a class (not a struct) so it can be subclassed for game-specific damage types. Definition Usage IDamageable In…
Media Support - Video and Audio Codecs
Media Support - Video and Audio Codecs Video and audio codec/format support for playback, streaming, and encoding. Video Codecs Recommendation: Use VP9 or AV1 f…
Physics joints — Fixed, Ball, Hinge, Slider, Spring, and Wheel
Physics Joints Joints connect two physics bodies together with constraints. All joint types are components added to a GameObject positioned at the joint's ancho…