Entity
ClassSource: Entity.h
Description
Abstract base class for all game objects.
Entities are the fundamental building blocks of the scene. They have a position, size, and lifecycle methods (update, draw).
Uses adaptable Scalar type for position to ensure consistent physics across platforms.
Properties
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
position | pixelroot32::math::Vector2 | Position in world space. |
width | int | Width and Height of the entity. |
type | EntityType | The specific type of this entity. |
isVisible | bool | If false, the entity's draw method will not be called. |
isEnabled | bool | If false, the entity's update method will not be called. |
Methods
virtual void setVisible(bool v)
Description:
Sets the visibility of the entity.
Parameters:
v: true to show, false to hide.
virtual void setEnabled(bool e)
Description:
Sets the enabled state of the entity.
Parameters:
e: true to enable, false to disable.
unsigned char getRenderLayer() const
Description:
Gets the current render layer.
Returns: The layer index (0-255).
virtual void setRenderLayer(unsigned char layer)
Description:
Sets the render layer.
Parameters:
layer: The layer index (0 to MaxLayers-1). Clamped if exceeded.
virtual void update(unsigned long deltaTime)
Description:
Updates the entity's logic.
Parameters:
deltaTime: Time elapsed since the last frame in milliseconds.