Interacting with the editor

[guzu]

Is it possible to create a .js script that works with the editor?

For example, I want an attribute that when it changes, an alert appears, or a string attribute is set.

[Leonidas]

Hi @guzu,

That’s possible using an unofficial API available in the editor. Take a look at this thread, it’s quite old but it’s mostly correct:

Scripting the PlayCanvas Editor

Do you have any plans for allowing a user to write logic for the PlayCanvas designer? For example: Creating procedural levels that add entities directly in the Designer Extending its functionality e.g. creating a path tool for navigation (camera, entities etc.) Something like maxscript only you already have javascript and a scripting system in place. Thanks for the great work!

[guzu]

Cool!

Edit:
It is going to be a challenge to find my way through it

[Leonidas]

@guzu

Edit:
It is going to be a challenge to find my way through it

Indeed it can be difficult to start with no docs and the API is prone to changes, but it’s quite powerful. Check this thread for a small how to start guide:

[SOLVED] Tutorial for writing a PlayCanvas Editor Extension

Hi @Patrick_Munster, indeed it is relatively easy to start extending the PlayCanvas editor. Even though there isn’t any documentation right now and as @vaios said the API is prone to change, you can get started now. The PlayCanvas editor source code is not minified on purpose: https://playcanvas.com/editor/scene/js/editor.js You can open up the browser console and type in Javascript that will directly run in the context of the editor. Try this, a simple script that will return a list of all c…

[guzu]

Thanks! I’m going through it