Phase 6 is now complete with all core rendering features implemented:
Completed Features:
- Grid background colors (#50) - customizable backgrounds with animation
- RenderTexture overhaul (#6) - UIFrame clipping with opt-in architecture
- Viewport-based rendering (#8) - three scaling modes with coordinate transform
Strategic Decisions:
- UIGrid already has optimal RenderTexture implementation for its viewport needs
- UICaption/UISprite clipping deemed unnecessary (no children to clip)
- Effects/Shader/Particle systems deferred to post-Phase 7 for focused delivery
The rendering foundation is now solid and ready for Phase 7: Documentation & Distribution.
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Implements a comprehensive viewport system that allows fixed game resolution
with flexible window scaling, addressing the primary wishes for issues #34, #49, and #8.
Key Features:
- Fixed game resolution independent of window size (window.game_resolution property)
- Three scaling modes accessible via window.scaling_mode:
- "center": 1:1 pixels, viewport centered in window
- "stretch": viewport fills window, ignores aspect ratio
- "fit": maintains aspect ratio with black bars
- Automatic window-to-game coordinate transformation for mouse input
- Full Python API integration with PyWindow properties
Technical Implementation:
- GameEngine::ViewportMode enum with Center, Stretch, Fit modes
- SFML View system for efficient GPU-based viewport scaling
- updateViewport() recalculates on window resize or mode change
- windowToGameCoords() transforms mouse coordinates correctly
- PyScene mouse input automatically uses transformed coordinates
Tests:
- test_viewport_simple.py: Basic API functionality
- test_viewport_visual.py: Visual verification with screenshots
- test_viewport_scaling.py: Interactive mode switching and resizing
This completes the viewport-based rendering task and provides the foundation
for resolution-independent game development as requested for Crypt of Sokoban.
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- Add 'name' property to UIDrawable base class
- All UI elements (Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid, Entity) support .name
- Entity delegates name to its sprite member
- Add find(name, scene=None) function for exact match search
- Add findAll(pattern, scene=None) with wildcard support (* matches any sequence)
- Both functions search recursively through Frame children and Grid entities
- Comprehensive test coverage for all functionality
This provides a simple way to find UI elements by name in Python scripts,
supporting both exact matches and wildcard patterns.
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Closes#7 - Make all UI class constructors safe:
- Added safe default constructors for UISprite, UIGrid, UIEntity, UICaption
- Initialize all members to predictable values
- Made Python init functions accept no arguments
- Added x,y properties to UIEntity
Closes#71 - Create _Drawable Python base class:
- Created PyDrawable.h/cpp with base type (not yet inherited by UI types)
- Registered in module initialization
Closes#87 - Add visible property:
- Added bool visible=true to UIDrawable base class
- All render methods check visibility before drawing
Closes#88 - Add opacity property:
- Added float opacity=1.0 to UIDrawable base class
- UICaption and UISprite apply opacity to alpha channel
Closes#89 - Add get_bounds() method:
- Virtual method returns sf::FloatRect(x,y,w,h)
- Implemented in Frame, Caption, Sprite, Grid
Closes#98 - Add move() and resize() methods:
- move(dx,dy) for relative movement
- resize(w,h) for absolute sizing
- Caption resize is no-op (size controlled by font)
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- Add 7-phase development plan for alpha_streamline_2 branch
- Define architectural dependencies and critical path
- Identify new issues needed (Timer objects, event system, etc.)
- Add strategic vision document with 3 transformative directions
- Timeline: 10-12 weeks to solid Beta foundation
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John McCardle