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# Getting Started with Basalt
## Installation
Checkout [download](download) to learn how to get basalt on your CC:Tweaked computer.
## Creating Your First UI
Here's a simple example that creates a window with a button:
```lua
local basalt = require("basalt")
-- Get the main frame (your window)
local main = basalt.getMainFrame()
-- Add a button
main:addButton()
:setText("Click me!")
:setPosition(4, 4)
:onClick(function()
-- Do something when clicked
end)
-- Start Basalt
basalt.run()
```
## Adding More Elements
You can add various UI elements to your frame:
```lua
-- Add a label (text)
main:addLabel()
:setText("Hello World")
:setPosition(4, 2)
-- Add an input field
main:addInput()
:setPosition(4, 6)
:setSize(20, 1)
-- Add a list
main:addList()
:setPosition(4, 8)
:setSize(20, 6)
:addItem("Item 1")
:addItem("Item 2")
```
## Basic Properties
Most elements support these common properties:
```lua
element:setPosition(x, y) -- Set position
element:setSize(width, height) -- Set size
element:setBackground(color) -- Set background color
element:setForeground(color) -- Set text color
```
## Basic Events
Elements can respond to user interaction:
```lua
element:onClick(function()
-- Called when clicked
end)
element:onEnter(function()
-- Called when mouse enters the element (only available on CraftOS-PC)
end)
element:onChange(function(self, value)
-- Called when value changes (inputs, lists, etc)
end)
```
## Next Steps
- Check out the [Examples](https://github.com/Pyroxenium/Basalt2/tree/main/examples) for more complex UIs
- Learn about [Animations](animations) for smooth transitions
- Explore [States](states) for data management
- Read the [API Reference](/references/main) for detailed documentation