Better than adventure

This mod uses a modified version of Fabric (Babric) and is designed only for Better than Adventure, a heavily modified version of Minecraft b1.7.3! For more information, join the discord server provided on this projects

Post-Mortem of the Mod: BTA-GuiLibrary

:dart: Summary

The BTA-GuiLibrary mod aimed to facilitate the development of graphical interfaces for mods in BattleTech Advanced. Tools for XML and YAML were implemented, along with utilities for modders.

:rocket: Achievements

• Support for XML and YAML with validation.
• Useful tools and examples for modders.
• Optimized code structure and TexturePack support.

:tools: Challenges

• Low adoption by the community.
• Initial issues with documentation.

:mag: Conclusion

Despite technical improvements, the mod did not achieve the expected impact.

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Description

The Deus GUI Library is a flexible and extensible framework designed for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) within the BTA Minecraft environment. This library aims to provide developers with a robust set of tools to manage various GUI components while maintaining the integrity of the original Minecraft code.

Key Features

• Declarative Programming Style: Define interfaces declaratively for easier design.
• Intuitive Interface: User-friendly API for managing GUI elements.
• Few-Argument Constructors: Simplify element creation with fewer parameters.
• Flexible Configuration: Tailor element settings to your needs.
• Auto-Generated Slots: Seamlessly integrate with Container.class.
• Theme System: Apply consistent themes to your interfaces.
• Node Architecture: Manage elements hierarchically.
• Foreground Text: Render clear text for information display.

Current elements

• Button
• ClickableElement
• Column
• DraggableElement
• FreeElement
• Panel
• PlayerInventory
• ProgressBar
• Row
• ScrollBar
• Slot
• Text
• TextArea
• TextField

Philosophy

The philosophy of this framework is to avoid altering the existing code of Minecraft. The design aims to keep the original code intact while providing an extensible and flexible system for managing Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).

How It Works

This framework employs a hierarchy of nodes, where a parent node contains child nodes. It utilizes the following classes:

• PageGui: A Vanilla GUI that has been modified to incorporate a SPA Router for managing different pages. This class is preferred for creating GUIs.
• AdvancedContainer: An extended version of the Container class, adapted to place slots according to the positions of the elements.