Sandbox.Vector3
Sandbox.Vector3 3D vector for positions, directions, and offsets. Overview Vector3 is the primary type for 3D coordinates and directions in s&box. Creation Cons…
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…
s&box EnvironmentShake: Camera shake component
Component that creates camera shake effects based on distance and time curves. Implements ICameraSetup to apply rotation noise during PostSetup. Properties Prop…
Sandbox.Color
Sandbox.Color RGBA color representation. Overview Color stores red, green, blue, and alpha values (0-1 range). Creation Named Colors Components Operations To/Fr…
s&box HydraulicEntity: Hydraulic piston
HydraulicEntity Component API Reference HydraulicEntity is a Component that implements IPlayerControllable for hydraulic pistons. It controls a SliderJoint to e…
s&box Tracer: Projectile trail renderer
Tracer Renderer Component API Reference Tracer is a Renderer component that creates a tracer effect (like bullet trails) that travels from its world position to…
s&box CameraComponent: Screen/World Conversion, RenderToTexture, Priority, Viewport, and Oblique Projection
s&box CameraComponent: Screen/World Conversion, RenderToTexture, and Priority wraps a and provides the main rendering configuration for a s&box scene. Every sce…
s&box LineRenderer and TrailRenderer: Points, Spline Interpolation, Face Modes, Texture Scrolling, and DepthFeather
s&box LineRenderer and TrailRenderer: Procedural Line Rendering renders a line through a list of points with configurable width, color, and spline interpolation…
ClothingContainer: Apply, ApplyAsync, CreateFromConnection, RemoveUnownedItems, and Body Group Masking
ClothingContainer: Avatar Dressing System — Apply, CreateFromConnection, and RemoveUnownedItems manages a player's avatar outfit. It handles clothing compatibil…
s&box Easing Functions: Sandbox.Utility.Easing — Quadratic, Exponential, Bounce, Sine, and CSS-Style Name Lookup
s&box Easing Functions: Sandbox.Utility.Easing for Transitions and Animations provides standard easing functions used throughout s&box's UI system and available…
Input Handling Code Examples
Input Handling Code Examples Comprehensive input examples covering buttons, analog sticks, mouse, controller, and VR input. Default Input Actions
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…
ToolMode SelectionPoint and Trace Helpers
ToolMode.SelectionPoint and Trace Helpers Helper methods and data structures for toolgun selection and placement. SelectionPoint Struct Trace Methods Placement …
CameraNoiseSystem example: Camera effects
CameraNoiseSystem Example: Camera Effects CameraNoiseSystem is a GameObjectSystem that applies temporary camera effects (shake, noise, etc.) by implementing ICa…
Voice Component: Push-to-Talk, Lip Sync Visemes, ExcludeFilter, ShouldHearVoice, and Amplitude
Voice Component: Voice Chat, Lip Sync, and Viseme Morphs The component handles voice chat recording, transmission, and playback with optional lip sync. Basic Se…
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,…
VerletRope — rope physics with attachment, slack, and stiffness
VerletRope simulates rope physics using Verlet integration. The rope hangs from the GameObject's position and optionally attaches its end to another GameObject.…
IPlayerControllable example: ThrusterEntity
IPlayerControllable Example: ThrusterEntity ThrusterEntity demonstrates how to implement IPlayerControllable for a thruster that responds to player input while …
s&box SoundHandle: Full Audio Playback Control API
s&box SoundHandle: Full Audio Playback Control API is returned by and gives full control over a playing sound. Playing Sounds SoundHandle Properties Stopping St…
BasePostProcess: Custom Post-Processing with GetWeighted, BlitMode, and PostProcessVolume Blending
BasePostProcess<T>: Custom Post-Processing Effects with Volume Blending is the current (non-obsolete) base class for post-processing effects in s&box. It replac…