InputField

Description: InputField is an upgraded and highly customizable text input component designed for UI applications and game editors. It allows users to enter text, supports placeholder hints, and offers full control over fonts, colors, and sizing.

Features

Placeholder text support
Custom fonts, sizes, and colors
Configurable width and height
Editor-friendly design
Keyboard input handling

Example: Usage

from VertexEngine import VertexUI

input_field = VertexUI.InputField(
    placeholder="Enter your name...",
    width=300,
    height=40,
    text_color=(255, 255, 255),
    bg_color=(30, 30, 30),
    font_name="Arial",
    font_size=16
)

Parameters

placeholder (str, optional): Grey hint text shown when the field is empty
width (int, optional): Width of the input field
height (int, optional): Height of the input field
text_color (tuple, optional): Color of entered text
bg_color (tuple, optional): Background color
font_name (str, optional): Font family
font_size (int, optional): Font size
parent (UI element, optional): Parent container

Returns

An InputField instance that stores and provides access to the user-entered text.

Notes

Ideal for forms, settings menus, and debug tools
Can be extended with validation or input masks
Works seamlessly with other VertexUI components