MonoGame

MonoGame Tiled – Extract Texture2D

Published by Thomas Christof on 25. August 2019

NEZ, an open source MonoGame framework extension, provides the functionality to import and render a tiled map. (.tmx) If MonoGame and NEZ isn’t a term for you, consider reading an introduction article first. Recap: Following code does allow us to render a tiledmap with the NEZ’s ECS system

            var tmx = Core.Content.Load<TiledMap>("Map");
            Entity mapEntity = new Entity();            
            TiledMapComponent bgComponent = new TiledMapComponent(tmx, "collision", true);
            AddComponent(bgComponent);
            mapEntity.AddComponent(bgComponent);
            Core.Scene.AddEntity(mapEntity);

var tmx = Core.Content.Load<TiledMap>("Map");

Entity mapEntity = new Entity();

TiledMapComponent bgComponent = new TiledMapComponent(tmx, "collision", true);

AddComponent(bgComponent);

mapEntity.AddComponent(bgComponent);

Core.Scene.AddEntity(mapEntity);

But how do we only render …

MonoGame Framework Extension

Published by Thomas Christof on 10. Mai 2019

Found an interesting MonoGame Framework Extension. NEZ

Compile HLSL shaders on Linux and MAC

Published by Thomas Christof on 30. April 2019

Concept and available API http://www.infinitespace-studios.co.uk/general/monogame-building-fx-shaders-on-a-mac-and-linux/

MonoGame in Visual Studio Code

Published by Thomas Christof on 24. Oktober 2018

The application does compile + runs fine, but I can’t guarantee that everything is feature complete. I still have to evaluate the boundaries. Linux Install Visual Studio Code Navigate to Extensions and install OmniSharp Mono Debug NuGet Package Manager (not required, but simplifies to process) Install the latest version of MonoGame for Linux Create a …

MonoGame – User Interface

Published by Thomas Christof on 3. Juni 2016

For MonoGame or XNA games an user interface is most essential. Based on the lacking and obsolete libraries like NeonForceControls, Squid, etc.. I made the effort to create my own one. Functionality The user interface is listening on Keyboard inputs Mouse inputs Touchscreen inputs Compatible with MonoGame and XNA 4.0 Optimized for desktop and mobile applications Running in …

MonoGame – Mouse/Keyboard/Gamepad/Touch-Input Helper

Published by Thomas Christof on 31. Mai 2016

Input kann über verschiedene Eingabegeräte geliefert werden. Für MonoGame (oder XNA) existieren bereits Mouse/Keyboard/Gamepad und Touch-Input. Da das kontinuierliche Abfragen sehr mühsam und zeitaufwendig sein kann, habe ich ein Component erstellt, welches die meisten Aufgaben bereits übernehmen sollte.