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Input

This is the input class. It provides a text input field that can handle user input with various features like cursor movement, text manipulation, placeholder text, and input validation.

Extends: VisualElement

Properties

Property Type Default Description
text string - The current text content of the input
cursorPos number 1 The current cursor position in the text
viewOffset number 0 The horizontal scroll offset for viewing long text
placeholder string ... Text to display when input is empty
placeholderColor color gray Color of the placeholder text
focusedBackground color blue Background color when input is focused
focusedForeground color white Foreground color when input is focused
cursorColor number nil Color of the cursor
replaceChar string nil Character to replace the input with (for password fields)

Functions

Method Returns Description
Input:setCursor - Sets the cursor position and color
Input:updateViewport Input Updates the input's viewport

Sets the cursor position and color

Parameters

  • x number The x position of the cursor
  • y number The y position of the cursor
  • blink boolean Whether the cursor should blink
  • color number The color of the cursor

Input:updateViewport()

Updates the input's viewport

Returns

  • Input self The updated instance