Python Scripting

• Introduction to Scripting
  • Why Script When You Can Logic Brick It?
  • Sane Replacement for Large-Scale Logic-Bricked Objects
  • Better Handling of Multiple Objects
  • Access to UPBGE’s Advanced Features
  • Use Features That Are Not Part of UPBGE
  • Keep Track of Your Changes with a Version Control System
  • Debug Your Game While It Runs
  • So What Exactly Is Python?
  • Flexible Data Types
  • OOP - Object-Oriented Programming
  • Where to Learn Python
  • Online Material
  • Offline Material
  • Python Built-in Help
• Python and the Game Engine
  • Integrating Python in the Game Engine
  • Writing Your Python Scripts
  • Reference Material and Documentation
  • Testing Your Scripts
  • 3D World Elements
  • Understanding the Code
  • Global Initialization
  • Event Management
  • Internal Functions
  • Game Interaction
  • More Python
  • Reusing Your Script
  • File Organization - Groups and Layers
  • Tweaks and Adjustments - Getting Your Hands Dirty
  • Using the Game Engine API - Application Programming Interface
  • LibLoad(), LibNew(), LibFree(), LibList() (TODO to be replaced with new ones)
  • globalDict, loadGlobalDict(), saveGlobalDict()
  • bge.types
  • Class KX_GameObject
  • bge.render
  • Window and Mouse
  • World Settings (TODO to be removed/changed)
  • Stereo Settings (TODO to be changed)
  • Material Settings (TODO to be changed)
  • Others
  • bge.events
  • bge.texture
  • bge.constraints
  • Mathutils - Math Types and Utilities
  • Vector
  • Matrix
  • Euler and Quaternion
  • aud - Audio System
  • Example: Basic Audio Playback (TODO to be adapted to new API)
  • bgl - OpenGL Wrapper
  • blf - Font Drawing
• Inheritance And Composition
  • Introduction